Michael Powell
InvestorPartner at Omega Funds
Boston, Massachusetts
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Michael Powell is a venture advisor at Lantana Ranch with over four decades of experience in pharmaceutical development. He has been involved in the development of approximately 50 pharmaceutical products across roles at Syntex, Cytel, Genentech, Sofinnova Ventures, and Omega Funds, and has authored 90 papers and books on topics including vaccine adjuvants. Powell has served as an early investor in multiple biotech companies including Actelion, Seattle Genetics, and Bicara Therapeutics, and holds board positions at Washington University and various pharmaceutical industry organizations.
Experience
- Lantana Ranch, LLCVenture Advisorcurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco, CA
- Omega FundsExecutive Partner / Venture Advisor2021 — 2025Boston, MA
- Sofinnova Ventures / Sofinnova InvestmentsManaging General Partner1997 — 2021Menlo Park, CA
- GenentechGroup Leader, Pharm R&D1990 — 1997South San Francisco, CA
- CytelDirector of Product Development1987 — 1990San Diego, CA
- Syntex (now Roche)Senior Scientist, Formulation Development1984 — 1987Palo Alto, CA
- Atomic Energy of Canada, Chalk River Nuclear LabsScientist1977Deep River, Ontario, Canada
Education
- University of CaliforniaPostdoctoral Studies, Faculty Member1981 — 1984
- University of TorontoPhD, Physical Chemistry1977 — 1981
- Scarborough CollegeBS - Honors, Chemistry1973 — 1977
Skills & more
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Technology TransferProduct DevelopmentDrug DiscoveryCommercializationStart-upsVenture CapitalDue DiligenceFDAPharmaceutical IndustryStrategyVenture FinancingVaccinesFrom Michael's professional profile.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Michael Powell work?
- Michael Powell is Partner at Omega Funds.
- What check size does Michael Powell write?
- Michael Powell typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
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Also worked at Omega Funds15
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Also worked at Genentech95
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