About
Nola Masterson is one of the first women in biotech turned life‑sciences investor, Boardwise partner who uses operating experience and Master Results Coach training to mentor CEOs, advancing women's health.
Invests in
Climate TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechImpact & Social Good
Experience
- PortfoliaLead Investor Portfolia’s Femtech Funds 1 ,2,3 and 4current2018 — presentUnited States
- BoardwisePartnercurrent2018 — presentSan Francisco and Europe
- SCIENCE FUTURES MANAGEMENT CO., LLCManaging Director,current1983 — presentWoodside CA
- Astia (formerly the Women's Technology Cluster)Board of Advisorscurrent2004 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Pacylex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Member Board Of Directors2021 — 2025Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- ZIVO Bioscience, Inc.Member of the Board of Directors2014 — 2025Detroit Metropolitan Area
- Lynx Biosciences, Inc.Board Of Directors2018 — 2023San Diego
- Phoenix Venture Partners LLCVC Advisor2022 — 2023United States
- Prime GenomicsChair Of The Board Of Directors2019 — 2022Palo Alto
- University of San FranciscoAdjunct Professor2013 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
- Repros Therapeutics Inc (ZONN)Chair Of The Board Of Directors2004 — 2018Greater Houston
- Repros Therapeutics Inc (ZONN)Member of Board of Directors2004 — 2018The Woodlands TX
- California Life Science InstituteChairwoman Emeretis2005 — 2011San Francisco Bay Area
- Omicia, Inc.Board of Directors2004 — 2009
- TVM Capital Life ScienceVenture Partner2000 — 2006San Francisco Bay Area/Munich Germany
- SequenomFounding CEO, Sequenom1993 — 1998San Diego
- MilliporeSigmaManger Life Sciences1974 — 1982
Skills & more
Successful Visionary4Mergers9CEOs4Growth Capital4Thinking Outside The Box3Venture Capital99Start-ups99Lifesciences16Biotechnology61Corporate Development33Entrepreneurship81Due Diligence11
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Business StrategyInvestmentsMergers & AcquisitionsValuationStrategic PlanningLicensingBusiness PlanningStrategyCorporate FinanceVenture FinancingM&A experienceInvestor Relations- Honored Listee — Marquis Who's Who
- Maximize Your Board’s Potential, Harvard Faculty Club - Personal Invitational Program (TM) — The Decision Institute
- Advanced Professional Director — American College of Corporate Directors
From Nola's professional profile.
Colleagues at Portfolia
Aarti Chandna
SV2 Board Member at Silicon Valley
Alicia Robb
Venture Fund Partner at Portfolia
Amber Caska
Venture Fund Partner at Portfolia
Anastasia Bottos
Investor at Portfolia
Angela Jackson
Venture Fund Partner at Portfolia
Anna Nakayasu
Venture Fund Partner at Portfolia
Anna Nakayasu
Principal at Globis Capital Partners
Barbara Clarke
Venture Fund Partner at Portfolia
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Nola Masterson?
- Nola Masterson is one of the first women in biotech turned life‑sciences investor, Boardwise partner who uses operating experience and Master Results Coach training to mentor CEOs, advancing women's health.
- Where does Nola Masterson work?
- Nola Masterson is Fund Partner at Portfolia.
- What does Nola Masterson invest in?
- Nola Masterson invests in Climate Tech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where did Nola Masterson go to school?
- Nola Masterson studied at The George Washington University (MSc, Biological Sciences); Marymount College at Fordham University (Bachelor of Science (BSc), Biology and chemistry).
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