Sonia Kartha
InvestorDirector, Corporate Development at RA Capital
Boston, Massachusetts
Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Sonia Kartha is a Director of Corporate Development at Raven, where she focuses on NewCo creation alongside Venture Partners and Entrepreneurs-in-Residence. She previously worked as an Associate on RA Capital's TechAtlas team, analyzing competitive landscapes, evaluating investment opportunities across therapeutic areas and stages, and advising portfolio companies on program and pipeline strategy. She holds a BA in Chemistry and a PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania.
Invests in
Biotech
Experience
- Raven (RA Ventures)Director of Corporate Developmentcurrent2026 — present
- RA Capital Management, L.P.Associate2021 — 2023Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- TerrestrialBoard Observer2022 — 2023
- PetriVenture Fellow2020 — 2021
Education
- University of PennsylvaniaDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Bioengineering2015 — 2021
- University of PennsylvaniaBachelor’s Degree, Chemistry2008 — 2012
- Masterman Julia R Secondary SchoolHigh School Diploma2004 — 2008
Skills & more
BioengineeringMedical ImagingAnimal ModelsMatlabImageJImmunohistochemistry1Cell Culture2Confocal Microscopy2Life Sciences1Microsoft Office1Molecular Biology2Science1
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Fluorescence MicroscopyBiomedical EngineeringMicroscopyMammalian Cell CultureFrom Sonia's professional profile.
Colleagues at RA Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Sonia Kartha work?
- Sonia Kartha is Director, Corporate Development at RA Capital.
- What does Sonia Kartha invest in?
- Sonia Kartha invests in Biotech.
- What check size does Sonia Kartha write?
- Sonia Kartha typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
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Shared employers
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