Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Saint Louis, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Series A
- Series B
Industries
About
Rivervest is a prominent venture capital firm that specializes in creating and funding life science companies, particularly in the biopharma and medical device sectors, to tackle significant unmet medical needs.
Rivervest is a prominent venture capital firm that specializes in creating and funding life science companies, particularly in the biopharma and medical device sectors, to tackle significant unmet medical needs.
Investment Thesis
Improving the lives of patients, supporting entrepreneurs, and earning the trust of investors through science, strategy, and innovation.
Manager's Experience
Backed by extensive experience in venture capital, the fund manager has successfully navigated multiple investment stages, focusing on early to growth-stage opportunities. With a strong emphasis on technology and healthcare sectors across North America and Europe, they have executed over 50 deals, showcasing a data-driven and thematic investment approach. Notable exits underscore their operator-first strategy, demonstrating an ability to leverage deep operational insights to maximize returns. Their track record reflects a commitment to identifying transformative companies poised for significant market impact.
Team
Tom Melzer
Sara Mesiano
Regen Biologics
Niall O芒聙聶Donnell
Marilyn Slavich
John Mckearn
Jay Schmelter
Gordon Foulkes
Derek Rapp
Dennis Wahr