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Karl Handelsman
Managing Partner at Codon Capital
San Francisco, California
Overview
Karl Handelsman is the Founder & Managing Partner of Codon Capital in San Francisco, with a background in biotechnology and venture capital. He has made significant investments in companies like Bonum Therapeutics (Series A) and Clear Labs (Series B), leveraging his expertise in entrepreneurship and strategic partnerships to drive success in the biotech industry.
Work Experience
Catalyst Advisory Panel
2013 - Current
http://ctsi.ucsf.edu/
Lean Launchpad for Therapeutics/Tools Instructor
2013 - 2016
http://ita.ucsf.edu/entrepreneurship-center/education/courses/lean-launchpad-life-science-healthcare
SPARK Selection Committee
2013
Evaluate IP from Stanford College of Medicine program for development and commercialization. http://sparkmed.stanford.edu/
Member
2014
Founder & Investor
2013
Series A investing and building therapeutic and synthetic biology companies with focus on human and planetary health. www.codoncapital.com
Codon Capital brings entrepreneurs and researchers to discover strategies for translating innovation into products and startup companies.
Senior Advisor, Roche Venture Fund
2016 - 2021
Roche Venture Fund is a $500M evergreen fund, I specialize in pre-clinical stage drug discovery.
Genentech specializes in genetic testing and personalized medicine.
Mentor
2013 - 2016
General Partner Emeritus
2013 - 2014
Managing Director/General Partner
1999 - 2013
Director, Business Development
1996 - 1997
Manager, Business Development
1992 - 1996