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Pekka Simula

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Partner, Innovestor Life Science at Innovestor Ventures

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

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151 people in our graph share verified history with Pekka — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Timo AhopeltounlockedPekka: together at Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan (1996–1997)
×6Pekka: together at Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan
×2Pekka: together at Gesynta Pharma AB
Pekka: together at VTT Information Technology

About

Pekka has over 25 years of experience with health and life science startups, including clinical trial data digitalization, cancer radiotherapy, and as a founder/CEO of oncology and CNS drug development companies. He has served as a mentor and board member and taken two companies public.

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Experience

  1. Gesynta Pharma ABBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
  2. Soihtu DTxChairperson of the Boardcurrent2024 — present
  3. Kasvu TherapeuticsChairperson of the Boardcurrent2023 — presentHelsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  4. HVR Cardio OyChairperson of the Boardcurrent2023 — present
  5. InnovestorPartnercurrent2022 — presentHelsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  6. Neurotar Oy LtdBoard Member2021 — 2025Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
  7. WARD 247Board Member2022 — 2024Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark
  8. Bioretec Ltd.Board Member2020 — 2024Finland
  9. MediSapiens LtdBoard Member2020 — 2022Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
  10. FINBBSenior Advisor2021 — 2022
  11. FINBBFinnish Biomedical Ecosystem Director2020 — 2021Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
  12. Sartar TherapeuticsBoard Member2018 — 2022Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
  13. Herantis Pharma Plc.Senior Advisor2020Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
  14. Herantis Pharma Plc.CEO2014 — 2020Helsinki
  15. Herantis Pharma Plc.CEO2013 — 2014Helsinki
  16. Oncos TherapeuticsCEO and co-founder2008 — 2013
  17. Varian Medical SystemsGlobal Program Manager2008 — 2009
  18. Varian Medical SystemsProject Manager2004 — 2008
  19. CRF IncDirector, Project Management2000 — 2004
  20. AccentureConsultant and Project Manager1998 — 2000
  21. VTT Information TechnologyResearch Scientist1996 — 1998

Skills & more

Biotechnology15Lifesciences21Medical Devices39Strategy51R&D37Product Management4Program Management8Project Management13Start-ups10Private Equity FundingRegulatory Affairs3Management10
+8 moreLeadershipClinical DevelopmentCommercializationOncologyBusiness StrategyCancerFDAMobile Devices
  • Elements of AI — University of Helsinki and Reaktor

From Pekka's professional profile.

Colleagues at Innovestor Ventures

Aleksi Huhta
Director, Investor Relations at Innovestor Ventures
Elie Kopaly
Investment Director, Energy Storage at Innovestor Ventures
Emilia Carlqvist
Analyst, Innovestor Life Science at Innovestor Ventures
Essi Hänninen
Office Manager at Innovestor Ventures
Hannu Jungman
Partner, Innovestor Venture Capital at Innovestor Ventures
Heli Mehtätalo-Takala
Head of Investor Relations & Communications at Innovestor Ventures
Henrik Keinonen
Investor Relations at Innovestor Ventures
Janne Juhola
Partner, Innovestor Venture Capital at Innovestor Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Pekka Simula?
Pekka has over 25 years of experience with health and life science startups, including clinical trial data digitalization, cancer radiotherapy, and as a founder/CEO of oncology and CNS drug development companies. He has served as a mentor and board member and taken two companies public.
Where does Pekka Simula work?
Pekka Simula is Partner, Innovestor Life Science at Innovestor Ventures.
Where did Pekka Simula go to school?
Pekka Simula studied at Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan (M.Sc., Physics).

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