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Sharon Stevenson
InvestorCo-Founder, Managing Director, Venture Partner at Okapi Venture Capital
Laguna Beach, California, United States
Writes $750K – $3M checks · typically $500K
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About
Co-founder of Okapi in 2005, Sharon leads the firm's life science investments and previously was a principal at Domain Associates and an executive at SkinMedica and Volcano Therapeutics. She holds DVM, PhD, and MBA degrees and was formerly a tenured professor at Case Western Reserve.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Deals · 2
BioTrace MedicalBoard seat
via Okapi Venture Capital · filed Mar 2021 · $16.3M raise
Focal TherapeuticsBoard seat
via Okapi Venture Capital · filed Jan 2017 · $48.9K raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Sources: curated public sources · SEC Form D filings.
Colleagues at Okapi Venture Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Sharon Stevenson?
- Co-founder of Okapi in 2005, Sharon leads the firm's life science investments and previously was a principal at Domain Associates and an executive at SkinMedica and Volcano Therapeutics. She holds DVM, PhD, and MBA degrees and was formerly a tenured professor at Case Western Reserve.
- Where does Sharon Stevenson work?
- Sharon Stevenson is Co-Founder, Managing Director, Venture Partner at Okapi Venture Capital.
- What does Sharon Stevenson invest in?
- Sharon Stevenson invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Future of Work, SaaS.
- What check size does Sharon Stevenson write?
- Sharon Stevenson typically writes checks of $750K – $3M.
- What boards does Sharon Stevenson sit on?
- Sharon Stevenson holds tracked board seats at BioTrace Medical, Focal Therapeutics.
- What companies has Sharon Stevenson invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Helixis, PathCentral, BioTrace Medical, BioTrace Medical, Focal Therapeutics, Orthalign, Welltok, WiserCare.
- Does Sharon Stevenson lead rounds?
- Yes — Sharon Stevenson has led 2 tracked investments.
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