Beginning May 2, 2022 until July 13, 2022, Lumira Ventures Associate, Suman Rao will act as a business mentor to one of the participating teams at the McGill Engine’s Invention to Impact program. Through the duration of the program, Suman …
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Nikhil Thatte Speaks at the Open for Business Ontario: Life Sciences Innovation Series
Wednesday, April 6th, 2022, Lumira Ventures Principal, Nikhil Thatte speaks on a panel of industry leaders at the Open for Business Ontario: Life Sciences Innovation Series webinar. During the event, Nikhil provides insight into the industry from a venture capital …
Celebrating The Inspirational Women of Lumira Ventures: International Women’s Day 2022
Every year on March 8th, we observe International Women’s Day by honoring the social, political, economic, and cultural achievements of women globally. Additionally, the day marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. This year’s theme is – #BreakTheBias, …
OncoMyx Appoints Robert Williamson Chief Business and Chief Financial Officer
OncoMyx Therapeutics, a privately-held oncolytic virus immunotherapy company, today announced the appointment of Robert Williamson as Chief Business and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Williamson has more than two decades of experience in building, financing, and leading private and public biotechnology …
Rare Disease Day 2022
Today is Rare Disease Day and we at Lumira Ventures are proud of our ongoing commitment to supporting the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative therapeutic products with the potential to materially impact the lives of patients suffering from rare …
Peter van der Velden Talks All Things VC on the McRock Live Podcast
This Friday February 25th, Join Lumira Ventures Managing General Partner, Peter van der Velden for a live podcasting event hosted by McRock Capital. On this episode of McRock LIVE, Peter will be having a discussion with Chris Arsenault, Inovia Capital, …
Peter van der Velden is the Keynote Speaker and Panelist at the 9th Annual Falcons’ Fortunes Pitch Competition
On Friday, February 4th, Lumira Ventures General Partner and Managing Director, Peter van der Velden will be presenting as a keynote speaker and panelist judge for FACIT’s 9th annual Falcons’ Fortunes Pitch Competition. A day showcasing six entrepreneurs working in …
Lumira Ventures Announces Promotion of Lu Han, Ph.D. to Partner and Team Expansion
TORONTO, January 6, 2022 – Lumira Ventures, a leading North American healthcare venture capital firm, today announced the promotion of Dr. Lu Han, Ph.D., to Partner and the appointments of Dr. Suman Rao, Ph.D. as an Associate and Dr. Ai …
Suman Rao Speaks as an Investor Judge at the 2021 Venture Summit Virtual Connect
Join Lumira Ventures, Associate, Suman Rao for the 2021 Venture Summit Virtual Connect. The summit brings together leading innovators and investors across various fields including life science / healthcare to connect and network virtually. Suman has been invited to provide …
Canada’s Health Care Innovation Status and What Must Happen to Boost Our System to the Next Level: Peter van der Velden Shares his Thoughts on the ReBoot Health Podcast
As a seasoned veteran in the Canadian health ecosystem, Lumira Ventures Managing General Partner, Peter van der Velden shares his perspective on the critical aspects that fuel the system in a captivating discussion with Amol Deshpande on the Reboot Health …
Suman Speaks on the Venture Capital and Investment Banking for Life Sciences Panel
Join Lumira Ventures, Associate, Suman Rao for a panel discussion on the role of venture capital groups and investment banks in getting scientific research funded and out to the public. Suman alongside the other panelist speakers will discuss how venture …
Nikhil Thatte Speaks at the BioTEC Biotechnology and Bioengineering Conference
Join Lumira Ventures, Principle, Nikhil Thatte for BioTEC’s Biotechnology and Bioengineering Conference November 13th , 2021 at 11:00 AM EST and November 14th, 2021 at 7:30PM EST. A weekend filled with insightful talks, exciting exhibitions, and innovative ideas as they …
Nikhil Thatte Speaks at the Innovation Economy Council Panel Discussion
Join Lumira Ventures, Principle, Nikhil Thatte for the Innovation Economy Council panel discussion this Wednesday, November 10th, 2021 on the state of Canada’s tech ecosystem and recent examples of how various exit scenarios can be a net benefit for Canada. …
Gerry Brunk Speaking at The Canadian Entrepreneurs in New England: Catalyst Forum 2021
Lumira Ventures Managing Director, Gerry Brunk will be speaking at the Catalyst Forum 2021: The Canadian Biotech Renaissance, at the Mainstage Session: The Financial Landscape Fueling the Growth. The event highlights everything from venture to private equity, as investors are …
Peter van der Velden Speaking at the Life Sciences Ontario 12th Annual Policy Forum
Access to capital has been a perennial challenge for growing Canadian SMEs. The pandemic has raised awareness around many areas of life sciences and its importance to our economic and societal prosperity. Join Lumira Ventures General Partner and Managing Director, …