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Ralph (Chris) Christoffersen

Investor

Partner & Life Science Team Leader at Morgenthaler · Partner at Lightstone Ventures

Boulder, Colorado

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

Experience

  1. Viking Biosciences ConsultingPresidentcurrent2017 — presentBoulder, Colorado, United States
  2. Lightstone VenturesSpecial Partnercurrent2016 — presentBoulder, Colorado, United States
  3. Lightstone VenturesFounding Partner2012 — 2016Boulder, Colorado, United States
  4. MorgenthalerPartner & Life Science Team Leadercurrent2001 — present
  5. Ribozyme PharmaceuticalsCEO and Chairman of the Board1992 — 2002Boulder, Colorado, United States
  6. SmithKline Beecham PharmaceuticalsSenior Vice President and Director, US Research1990 — 1992Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  7. SmithKline Beecham PharmaceuticalsVice President US Research1989 — 1990Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  8. Upjohn Pharmaceuticals LtdWW Vice President Discovery Research1988 — 1989Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
  9. Upjohn Pharmaceuticals LtdVice President Biotechnology & Basic Research Support1985 — 1988Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
  10. Upjohn Pharmaceuticals LtdExecutive Director Biotechnology1985Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
  11. Upjohn Pharmaceuticals LtdDirector Biotecnology1983 — 1985Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
  12. Colorado State UniversityPresident1981 — 1983Ft. Collins Colorado
  13. The University of KansasVice Chancellor for Academic Affairs1974 — 1981Lawrence, Kansas, United States
  14. The University of KansasProfessor of Chemistry1966 — 1981Lawrence, Kansas, United States
  15. The University of KansasProfessor of Chemistry1966 — 1981Lawrence, Kansas, United States

Deals · 1

Catalyst Biosciences Inc.Board seat

via Lightstone Ventures · filed Feb 2015 · $5M raise

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

Colleagues at Morgenthaler

Gary Little
Operating Partner at Canvas Ventures
Gary Little
Investor at Morgenthaler
Hank Plain
Partner at Morgenthaler
Rebecca Lynn
Managing Director at Canvas Ventures
Robin Bellas
Partner at Morgenthaler

Network2

Caroline Gaynor
Partner at Lightstone Ventures
Christina Isacson
Partner at Lightstone Ventures

Investors connected to Ralph in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ralph (Chris) Christoffersen?
Partner at Lightstone Ventures
Where does Ralph (Chris) Christoffersen work?
Ralph (Chris) Christoffersen is Partner & Life Science Team Leader at Morgenthaler.
What check size does Ralph (Chris) Christoffersen write?
Ralph (Chris) Christoffersen typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What boards does Ralph (Chris) Christoffersen sit on?
Ralph (Chris) Christoffersen holds tracked board seats at Catalyst Biosciences Inc..
Where did Ralph (Chris) Christoffersen go to school?
Ralph (Chris) Christoffersen studied at Indiana University Bloomington (Ph.D., Physical Chemistry); Cornell College (BS, Chemistry & Mathematics; Minor in Physics).

Same school

Also attended Indiana University Bloomington218

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Also attended Cornell College1

Harper 🫠 ReedFounder at 2389

Shared employers

Also worked at Lightstone Ventures18

Adam BrucePartner, Chief Financial and Chief Operating Officer at Flare Capital PartnersCaroline GaynorPartner at Lightstone VenturesHanson S. Gifford, IIIPartner at Lightstone VenturesMark DeemOperating Partner at Lightstone VenturesChristina IsacsonPartner at Lightstone VenturesBrendan KellyPrincipal at Lightstone Ventures

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Also worked at Colorado State University14

Peter AdamsFounder and Managing Partner at Rockies Venture Adviser, LlcBraden DeforgeWealth Management Associate at Goalvest VentureSamantha GuinnAnalyst at Novartis Venture FundDuncan CarlsonPrincipal at LowercarbonAaron G.L. FletcherManaging Partner and Co-Founder at Bios PartnersKate DanaherManaging Director at S2G Investments

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Also worked at The University of Kansas13

Erin HolmSenior Associate, Talent at Five Elms CapitalNicole BentzVice President at S3 VenturesDonald Lee-BrownInvestor at Positive Sum CapitalRyder KimballContent Lead at LowercarbonChristian GarrettInvestment Partner at 137 VenturesJohn FeinManaging Partner at Firebrand Ventures

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