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John De Koning

Partner at EQT Life Sciences

Amsterdam, North Holland

Overview 

John de Koning is a Partner at EQT Life Sciences (formerly LSP) in Amsterdam, North Holland. With a background in oncology and biotechnology, he has served on the boards of companies such as Visus Therapeutics, VarmX, and eTheRNA Immunotherapies, and has made strategic investments in companies like Tubulis and Merus.

Work Experience 

  • Partner

    2022 - Current

    EQT Life Sciences (formerly LSP), is one of Europe’s largest and most experienced healthcare investment firms, targeting innovative life sciences and health care companies.

  • Board Member

    2021

Visus Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company developing innovative medicines.

Raised $56,000,000.00 from Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC and EQT Life Sciences.

  • Board Observer

    2021

Xilis is an oncology and precision health company that provides technologies to diagnoses cancer.

Raised $92,000,000.00 from FPV Ventures, EQT, Two Sigma Ventures, Mubadala Capital Ventures, Google Ventures, Alix Ventures, Alexandria Venture Investments, Felicis, Duke Angel Network and Catalio Capital Management.

  • Board Member

    2020

  • Board Observer

    2018

XyloCor Therapeutics is a bio-pharmaceutical company intended to develop gene therapy for people with advanced coronary artery disease.

Raised $39,600,000.00 from Longwood Fund, EQT Life Sciences, Sofinnova Investments, Lumira Ventures, Fountain Healthcare Partners, EQT Life Sciences and Sofinnova Investments.

  • Board Member

    2016

  • Board Member

    2017 - 2023

  • General Partner

    2006 - 2022

    LSP acquired by EQT and rebranded into EQT Life Sciences

LSP BioVentures is a venture capital fund focused on opportunities in the life science arena.

  • Board Member

    2010 - 2020

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