Robin Praeger
InvestorAdvisor at Versant Ventures
San Francisco, California
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Robin Praeger combined two decades as his firm's CFO (2000–2022) with investment leadership, bringing a CPA and Master of Taxation background that strengthens complex fund structuring and tax strategy.
Invests in
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Experience
- Versant VenturesManaging Director/Advisorcurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- Versant VenturesManaging Director/CFOcurrent2000 — present
- Arthur AndersenTax Partner1989 — 2000
- Arthur YoungTax Senior1987 — 1989
Skills & more
ManagementFinance41Investor Relations19Project Planning8Venture Capital1Private Equity
From Robin's professional profile.
Colleagues at Versant Ventures
Alex Mayweg
Managing Director at Versant Ventures
Alicia Levey
Venture Partner at Versant Ventures
Andrew Jefferson
Operating Partner at Versant Ventures
Ariel Kantor
Principal at Versant Ventures
Barbara Lubash
Managing Director at Versant Ventures
Beckie Robertson
Venture Advisor at Intuitive Ventures
Brad Bolzon
Chairman, Managing Director at Versant Ventures
Brian Atwood
Managing Director at Versant Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Robin Praeger?
- Robin Praeger combined two decades as his firm's CFO (2000–2022) with investment leadership, bringing a CPA and Master of Taxation background that strengthens complex fund structuring and tax strategy.
- Where does Robin Praeger work?
- Robin Praeger is Advisor at Versant Ventures.
- What does Robin Praeger invest in?
- Robin Praeger invests in Biotech, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- What check size does Robin Praeger write?
- Robin Praeger typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
- Where did Robin Praeger go to school?
- Robin Praeger studied at University of California, Berkeley (Political Economies, Accounting Finance); Golden Gate University (Masters of Taxation, Taxes); Saint Ignatius.
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