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Peter Thompson

Investor

General Partner at OrbiMed

Bellevue, Washington

Writes $1M – $75M checks · typically $4M

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

Sam BlackmanunlockedPeter: together at Silverback Therapeutics (2016–2018)
Peter: together at Terremotobio
×2Peter: together at Brown University
Peter: together at Chiron Corporation

About

Peter Thompson is a General Partner at OrbiMed, which he joined in 2010, with over 25 years of industry experience. He previously held executive roles at Becton-Dickinson and Chiron, co-founded and served as CEO of Trubion Pharmaceuticals, co-founded several OrbiMed portfolio companies, and worked at the National Cancer Institute after internal medicine training at Yale. He holds a bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology and Mathematics and a medical degree from Brown University, and is a board-certified internist and oncologist.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Experience

  1. Terremoto BiosciencesChairman, Co-Foundercurrent2024 — present
  2. Terremoto BiosciencesCEO, Co-Founder2021 — 2024
  3. OrbiMed AdvisorsGeneral Partnercurrent2022 — present
  4. OrbiMed AdvisorsPartner2013 — 2021San Francisco, New York
  5. OrbiMed AdvisorsVenture Partner2010 — 2013
  6. Silverback TherapeuticsCo-Founder, Chairmancurrent2016 — present
  7. Silverback TherapeuticsCo-Founder, Chairman, CEO2016 — 2020
  8. Edgewise TherapeuticsChairman, Co-Foundercurrent2017 — presentBoulder, CO
  9. Corvus PharmaceuticalsCo-Founder, Directorcurrent2014 — present
  10. Cleave BioSciencesCo-Founder, Directorcurrent2010 — present
  11. University of WashingtonAffiliate Professor, Neurosurgerycurrent2010 — present
  12. Principia BiopharmaChairman of the Board2013 — 2019
  13. Strategicon PartnersCEO, Managing Director2001 — 2013
  14. Trubion PharmaceuticalsCo-Founder, Chairman, CEO2002 — 2009
  15. ATP CapitalVenture Partner2002 — 2005
  16. Chiron CorporationVP, GM Chiron Informatics1995 — 1999
  17. BDVP, R&D1991 — 1995
  18. National Cancer InstituteLab Head1985 — 1992

Skills & more

Biotechnology43Lifesciences29Venture Capital28Pharmaceutical Industry21Oncology9Private Equity9Technology Transfer7Drug Discovery16Biochemistry3Immunology1Life Sciences15Business Strategy2
+8 moreInvestmentsCommercializationScienceR&DBiopharmaceuticalsDue DiligenceStart-upsClinical Development

From Peter's professional profile.

Deals · 1

Prevail TherapeuticsBoard seat

via OrbiMed · filed Mar 2018 · $65M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Colleagues at OrbiMed

Aldo Brambilla
Associate at Silver Lake Partners
Alexander M. Cooper
Investor at OrbiMed
Anat Naschitz
Executive Officer at OrbiMed
Anat Nursella
Venture Partner at OrbiMed
Andrew P. Kanarek, CFA, CIPM
Investor at OrbiMed
Ankesh Bhansali
Investor at OrbiMed
Arun Sadhanandham
Investor at OrbiMed
Ava Poole
Investor at Insight Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Thompson?
Peter Thompson is a General Partner at OrbiMed, which he joined in 2010, with over 25 years of industry experience. He previously held executive roles at Becton-Dickinson and Chiron, co-founded and served as CEO of Trubion Pharmaceuticals, co-founded several OrbiMed portfolio companies, and worked at the National Cancer Institute after internal medicine training at Yale. He holds a bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology and Mathematics and a medical degree from Brown University, and is a board-certified internist and oncologist.
Where does Peter Thompson work?
Peter Thompson is General Partner at OrbiMed.
What does Peter Thompson invest in?
Peter Thompson invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
What check size does Peter Thompson write?
Peter Thompson typically writes checks of $1M – $75M.
What boards does Peter Thompson sit on?
Peter Thompson holds tracked board seats at Prevail Therapeutics.
Where did Peter Thompson go to school?
Peter Thompson studied at Brown Medical School (M.D., medicine); Brown University (Bachelor's Degree, Molecular Biology, Mathematics).

Founder mafias

Brown University mafia266

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Theresia GouwBachelor of Engineering - BEFounded EarlyJoe GebbiaJoint classesFounded AirbnbDylan FieldScBFounded FigmaPeter Thompson, M.D.Bachelor's DegreeFounded Cleave Biosciences +4Grant VerstandigFounded Zephyr AI +3Sangeeta N. BhatiaBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Port Therapeutics +3

+ 259 more

National Cancer Institute mafia16

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Peter Thompson, M.D.Lab HeadFounded Cleave Biosciences +4Sangeeta N. BhatiaMember, Board of Scientific AdvisorsFounded Port Therapeutics +3Brian GoodmanSummer Research InternFounded Evelo Biosciences +1Jason CuiResearcherFounded JemiFrancis WongInternFounded AuricleJustin NordenClinical ResearcherFounded Qualified Health

+ 9 more

OrbiMed mafia10

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Peter Thompson, M.D.General PartnerFounded Cleave Biosciences +4Matthew R. PattersonEntrepreneur-In-ResidenceFounded Audentes Therapeutics +2Iain DukesVenture PartnerFounded Viriom +1Sheila Gujrathi, MDVenture AdvisorFounded Prana Therapies +1Tadd WesselPartnerFounded PetrichorSteven YeciesVenture PartnerFounded Javelin Oncology

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Brown Medical School mafia8

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Peter Thompson, M.D.M.D.Founded Cleave Biosciences +4Neil ParikhMDFounded Slingshot AI +2Graham GardnerMDFounded KyruusAndy BeckDoctor of Medicine (MD)Founded PathaiJoe Amaral, MDMDFounded LifespanJoshua SchiffmanMDFounded PEEL Therapeutics

+ 1 more

Principia Biopharma mafia4

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Peter Thompson, M.D.Chairman of the BoardFounded Cleave Biosciences +4Richard A. MillerFounder, President, CEO and DirectorFounded CorvuspharmaMartin BablerPresident and CEOFounded Alumis

Same school

Also attended Brown Medical School7

Graham GardnerExecutive Partner at Flare Capital PartnersAndy BeckCEO, PathAI & Founding Pillar at Pillar VCNeil ParikhConsumer Retail at Torch CapitalJoe Amaral, MDChief Medical and Scientific Officer at Clarevia VenturesPeter Thompson, M.D.Investor at OrbiMedJoshua SchiffmanExecutive Officer, Director at PEEL Therapeutics

+ 1 more

Also attended Brown University647

Theresia GouwFounding Partner at Acrew CapitalJoe GebbiaCo-founder of AirbnbDylan FieldCo-founder, CEO & Chair of FigmaAlexis AbramsPartner, General Counsel at Felicis VenturesJohn KimInvestor Relations at General CatalystAli Fisher SweetInvestor at Index Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Silverback Therapeutics2

Sam BlackmanEntrepreneur in Residence at GV (Google Ventures)Peter Thompson, M.D.Investor at OrbiMed

Also worked at Edgewise Therapeutics2

Marc SemigranInvestor at Broadview VenturesPeter Thompson, M.D.Investor at OrbiMed

Also worked at University of Washington170

Mike FridgenVenture Partner at Madrona Venture GroupSid ShenaiVenture partner at Madrona and co-founder and CEO of Proof DiagnosticsPaul JennyBoard Chair at CincyTechJason PrestonInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersElliot HershbergScientist, Writer, and Investor on a mission to accelerate The Century of BiologyLuke RigganAssociate at Amplify Partners

+ 164 more

Also worked at Principia Biopharma5

Chris ChaiOperating Partner - Portfolio Capital Raising at SR One Capital ManagementMike DybbsPartner at Samsara BioCapitalPeter Thompson, M.D.Investor at OrbiMedRichard A. MillerPresident & CEO, Co-Founder at CorvuspharmaMartin BablerPresident, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board at Alumis