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Jay Schmelter
Founder of RiverVest Venture Partners
United States
Overview
Jay Schmelter is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of RiverVest Venture Partners, a venture capital firm specializing in investments in the healthcare and technology sectors. With a strong background in equity research and corporate finance, Jay has successfully invested in companies like Alleviant Medical and Tryton Medical, contributing to their growth and success. His notable career highlights include founding RiverVest Venture Partners and leading investments in innovative healthcare and biotech companies.
Work Experience
Co-Founder and Managing Director
2000 - Current
RiverVest strives to improve the lives of patients, support entrepreneurs, and earn the trust of investors through science, strategy, and innovation.
Principal
1998 - 2000
Crescendo Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, CA.
Equity Research Analyst
1996 - 1998
Piper Jaffray Merchant Banking (PJMB) is a part of the asset management business of Piper Jaffray Companies
Marketing Manager
1994 - 1996
Medtronic is a healthcare technology company that designs and develops AI-based products and solutions for the medical industry.
Raised $9,105,978,217.00 from NHS England.
Senior Financial Analyst
1987 - 1992
General Mills is a food company that manufactures and markets branded consumer foods.
Raised $2,700,000,000.00.