Roel Bulthuis
InvestorManaging Partner at Syncona
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Roel Bulthuis is a Managing Partner at Syncona, where he leads the investment team and draws on over 20 years of experience in life science venture capital, business development, and investment banking. He previously served as Managing Partner and head of healthcare at Inkef Capital, and before that as SVP and Managing Director of Merck Group's M-Ventures, following senior business development roles at Merck Serono and a position in investment banking at Fortis Bank. He holds an MSc in Biopharmaceutical Sciences from Leiden University and an MBA in Finance from the Helsinki School of Economics, and is a Kauffman fellow and Level20 mentor.
Invests in
Biotech
Experience
- Syncona LimitedManaging Partnercurrent2023 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
- 1 bike, 2 bikes, 3 bikesEnjoying the sun2023
- INKEF CapitalManaging Director2019 — 2023The Randstad, Netherlands
- M VenturesSenior Vice President & Managing Director2015 — 2018The Randstad, Netherlands
- M VenturesSenior Vice President & Managing Director2009 — 2018The Randstad, Netherlands
- Merck SeronoSenior Director, Head of Merck Serono Ventures2009 — 2015
- Merck SeronoDirector, Head of Venture Capital Scouting2007 — 2009
- Serono InternationalAssociate Director, Corporate M&A2006 — 2007
- Fortis BankDirector-Biotechnology Investment Banking2000 — 2005
- DevgenBusiness Development2000
Education
- Helsingin kauppakorkeakouluMBA, Finance2005 — 2006
- Leiden UniversityMsc, Biopharmaceutical Sciences1995 — 2000
Same school
Also attended Helsingin kauppakorkeakoulu15
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Also attended Leiden University72
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Shared employers
Also worked at Syncona Limited4
Also worked at INKEF Capital17
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Also worked at M Ventures23
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Also worked at Merck Serono7
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Deals · 2
Ambagon TherapeuticsBoard seat
via Syncona · filed Jun 2022 · $85M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.





















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