Ralph (Chris) Christoffersen
InvestorPartner & Life Science Team Leader at Morgenthaler · Partner at Lightstone Ventures
Boulder, Colorado
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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85 people in our graph share verified history with Ralph — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Kyle DohertyunlockedRalph: together at Morgenthaler (2010–2012)
×2Ralph: together at Lightstone Ventures
×3Ralph: together at Morgenthaler
×4Ralph: together at Colorado State University
Experience
- Viking Biosciences ConsultingPresidentcurrent2017 — presentBoulder, Colorado, United States
- Lightstone VenturesSpecial Partnercurrent2016 — presentBoulder, Colorado, United States
- Lightstone VenturesFounding Partner2012 — 2016Boulder, Colorado, United States
- MorgenthalerPartner & Life Science Team Leadercurrent2001 — present
- Ribozyme PharmaceuticalsCEO and Chairman of the Board1992 — 2002Boulder, Colorado, United States
- SmithKline Beecham PharmaceuticalsSenior Vice President and Director, US Research1990 — 1992Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- SmithKline Beecham PharmaceuticalsVice President US Research1989 — 1990Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Upjohn Pharmaceuticals LtdWW Vice President Discovery Research1988 — 1989Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
- Upjohn Pharmaceuticals LtdVice President Biotechnology & Basic Research Support1985 — 1988Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
- Upjohn Pharmaceuticals LtdExecutive Director Biotechnology1985Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
- Upjohn Pharmaceuticals LtdDirector Biotecnology1983 — 1985Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
- Colorado State UniversityPresident1981 — 1983Ft. Collins Colorado
- The University of KansasVice Chancellor for Academic Affairs1974 — 1981Lawrence, Kansas, United States
- The University of KansasProfessor of Chemistry1966 — 1981Lawrence, Kansas, United States
- 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
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Colleagues at Morgenthaler
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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).
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Also attended Indiana University Bloomington295
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Also attended Cornell College2
Shared employers
Also worked at Lightstone Ventures19
Adam BrucePartner, Chief Financial and Chief Operating Officer at Flare Capital PartnersMike CarusiManaging Partner at Lightstone VenturesCaroline GaynorPartner at Lightstone VenturesHanson S. Gifford, IIIPartner at Lightstone VenturesMark DeemOperating Partner at Lightstone VenturesOlivia PeterVice President, Finance at Lightstone Ventures
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Also worked at Colorado State University28
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 Kansas15
Erin HolmSenior Associate, Talent at Five Elms CapitalNicole BentzVice President at S3 VenturesDonald Lee-BrownInvestor at Positive Sum CapitalChristian GarrettInvestment Partner at 137 VenturesJohn FeinManaging Partner at Firebrand VenturesAndrew SteinbergManaging Partner and Founder at Phoenix Capital Ventures
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