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Raju Kucherlapati

Investor

Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP · Member, BOD at PureTech Health

Weston, Florida

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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

Anthony PhilippakisunlockedRaju: together at Brigham and Women's Hospital (2009–2015)
×7Raju: together at Harvard Medical School
×4Raju: together at Brigham and Women's Hospital

About

Raju Kucherlapati is a Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School. He earned his PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and completed postdoctoral training at Yale University, following degrees earned in India. He was elected to the National Academy of Medicine and served on the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues from 2009 to 2017.

Invests in

Biotech

Experience

  1. Harvard Medical SchoolProfessorcurrent2001 — present
  2. Harvard Medical SchoolProfessorcurrent2001 — present
  3. KEW GroupFounder and member BODcurrent2010 — presentGreater Boston Area
  4. Brigham and Women's HospitalProfessor of Medicinecurrent2001 — present
  5. PureTech HealthMember, BODcurrent2014 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
  6. PureTech HealthMember, BODcurrent2014 — present
  7. PureTech HealthMember, BODcurrent2014 — present
  8. Metamark GeneticsMember, Board of Directors2009 — 2021Cambridge, MA
  9. AVEO PharmaceuticalsMember, Board of Directors2002 — 2021
  10. AACRmember2008 — 2015
  11. Enlight BiosciencesMember BOD2008 — 2010
  12. Harvard Partners Center for Genetics and GenomicsScientific Director2001 — 2008
  13. Millennium PharmaceuticalsMember, Board of Directors1993 — 2008
  14. AbgenixMember, Board of Directors1996 — 2006
  15. Albert Einstein College of MedicineProfessor1989 — 2001
  16. Albert Einstein College of MedicineSaul and Lola Kramer Professor and University Chairman1989 — 2001
  17. University of Illinois College of MedicineProfessor1982 — 1989
  18. Princeton UniversityAssistant Professor1975 — 1982

Skills & more

Cancer99Lifesciences46Molecular Biology91Drug Discovery56Cell Biology43Biotechnology61Clinical Development15Biochemistry43Oncology30Clinical Trials18Technology Transfer13Pharmaceutical Industry18
+4 moreClinical ResearchBioinformaticsGenomicsFDA

Languages English

From Raju's professional profile.

Investments

Board seats

AbgenixAVEO PharmaceuticalsCell GenesysGelesisKEW, Inc.Millennium PharmaceuticalsPureTech Health

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at Catalio Capital Management, LP

Adam Riess
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Alan Ashworth
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Christine E. 'Kricket' Seidman
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Dan Littman
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
David Sinclair
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Diamantis Xylas
Analyst at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Frances H. Arnold
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP
Freda Lewis-Hall
Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP

Frequently asked questions

Who is Raju Kucherlapati?
Raju Kucherlapati is a Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School. He earned his PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and completed postdoctoral training at Yale University, following degrees earned in India. He was elected to the National Academy of Medicine and served on the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues from 2009 to 2017.
Where does Raju Kucherlapati work?
Raju Kucherlapati is Venture Partner at Catalio Capital Management, LP.
What does Raju Kucherlapati invest in?
Raju Kucherlapati invests in Biotech.
What check size does Raju Kucherlapati write?
Raju Kucherlapati typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What boards does Raju Kucherlapati sit on?
Raju Kucherlapati holds tracked board seats at Abgenix, AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Cell Genesys, Gelesis, KEW, Inc., Millennium Pharmaceuticals, PureTech Health.
Where did Raju Kucherlapati go to school?
Raju Kucherlapati studied at Yale University (Fellow, Genetics); University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (PhD, Genetics).

Founder mafias

Yale University mafia373

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Michael SeibelBAFounded SocialCamBen SilbermannB.A.Founded Audiobeta +2Justin KanPhysics and PhilosophyFounded Stash +6Jonathan RothbergDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Raindance Technologies +4Donald IngberDoctor of Philosophy - PhDFounded Unravel Biosciences +3Kevin RyanBAFounded Transcend Therapeutics +2

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign mafia352

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Max LevchinBSFounded PayPal +2Luke NosekBSFounded PayPalAnsuman SatpathyPhilosophyFounded Santa Ana +4Maria FardisB.S.Founded Iovance +2DeVaris BrownB.S.Founded Super Heroic +2Harish AgarwalB.S.Founded Nori +2

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PureTech Health mafia7

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

David SteinbergCo-Founder and Chief Innovation OfficerFounded Restorbio +3Isaac StonerSenior DirectorFounded Octagon Therapeutics +1Aleks Radovic-MorenoSenior Vice PresidentFounded Vor BiopharmaDaphne ZoharFounder, CEO & Board MemberFounded Seaport TherapeuticsBernat OlleVenture PartnerFounded Vedanta BiosciencesMichael McKeownDirector of Preclinical ResearchFounded Bullseye Biosciences

Catalio Capital Management, LP mafia5

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Sangeeta N. BhatiaVenture PartnerFounded Port Therapeutics +3Frances H. ArnoldVenture PartnerFounded ProviviJim J. CollinsVenture PartnerFounded Sherlock BiosciencesSamir MitragotriVenture PartnerFounded i2O Therapeutics

Same school

Also attended Yale University966

Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateDavid SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockMichael SeibelPartner Emeritus at Y CombinatorBen SilbermannCo-founder of PinterestZheela QaiserInvestor at Index VenturesAnthony PhilippakisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)

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Also attended University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign691

Max LevchinCo-founder of PayPal; founder, chairman & CEO of Affirm; partner at SciFi VCLuke NosekCo-founder of PayPal; co-founder of GigafundSundeep PeechuGeneral Partner at Felicis VenturesDeep NisharInvestment Team at General CatalystPrashant ShahPartner at Monta Vista CapitalNoorPartner at Clear Ventures

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Shared employers

Also worked at Harvard Medical School273

Logan HilleLife Sciences Analyst at CincyTechAnkit GuptaGeneral Partner at Y CombinatorDavid MollerInvestor at Third Rock VenturesSamuel ArbesmanVenture Partner at Lux CapitalZach CollinsPartner at Mission BiocapitalAlexi Nazem, MDGeneral Partner at AlleyCorp

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Also worked at Abgenix1

Chris PeetzEntrepreneur-in-Residence at Frazier Life Sciences

Also worked at Albert Einstein College of Medicine5

Praveena KandulaPartner at Aditum BioCailin BlaneyDirector / CLO Analyst at Brigade Capital ManagementCaitlin SwiftFounder at ClaraHelena EsmondeCo-Founder at Vestibular FirstTalal SharaihaFounder - CEO at Aspisafesolutions

Also worked at University of Illinois College of Medicine11

Gordon RausserAdvisory Board Member at Rembrandt Venture PartnersJohn MathenyVenture Partner at Foothill VenturesMichael BurrowsFinance Advisor at 2Flo VenturesChristopher ValeraOperations Coordinator at Illinois VenturesDr. Susan A. MartinisVice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign at Illinois VenturesDr. Jay WalshVice President for Economic Development and Innovation, University of Illinois at Illinois Ventures

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