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.

Robin Praeger

Investor

Advisor at Versant Ventures

San Francisco, California

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

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

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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.

Same school

Also attended University of California, Berkeley1,612

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Also attended Golden Gate University46

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Shared employers

Also worked at Arthur Young2

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