David Kho
Chief Operating Officer at KL ACQUISITION CORP
Profile
David Kho joined Kennedy Lewis in 2019 and is a Managing Director focused on investments in the Life Sciences sector.
Mr. Kho was formerly a Vice President at Bridge Bank, responsible for originating and managing credits in the life sciences industry, from 2018 to 2019.
Before joining Bridge Bank, he was a Vice President with Life Sciences Alternative Funding (“LSAF”), a joint venture with Perella Weinberg Partners’ Asset Based Value Strategy, focused on providing structured growth capital to medical device and diagnostics companies, from 2014 to 2018.
Prior to Life Sciences Alternative Funding, Mr. Kho was a Vice President in Square 1 Bank’s life sciences group, from 2008 to 2014.
Mr. Kho began his career as a Performance Analyst at Hatteras Investment Partners.
Mr. Kho received a BS in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2007.
David Kho active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| KL ACQUISITION CORP | Chief Operating Officer | - |
CardioFocus, Inc.
 CardioFocus, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology CardioFocus, Inc. engages in the development and market of catheter-based approach to treating atrial fibrillation. The company was founded by Edward Sinofsky in 1990 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA. | Director/Board Member | 2022-02-28 |
Kennedy Lewis Investment Management LLC
 Kennedy Lewis Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kennedy Lewis Investment Management LLC (Kennedy Lewis) is a private equity firm founded in 2017 by David K. Chene and Darren L. Richman. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Director/Board Member | 2019-03-31 |
Former positions of David Kho
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Bridge Bank, NA (San Jose, California)
 Bridge Bank, NA (San Jose, California) Major BanksFinance Bridge Bank, NA provides business banking and financial services to small, middle market, and emerging technology businesses. Its products include growth capital, equipment and working capital credit facilities and treasury management solutions, along with international products and services and financing secured by domestic, government, and foreign receivables. The company was founded on May 14, 2001 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2019-03-31 |
| Yaras Group | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2018-06-30 |
| SAMSARA VISION, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2018-02-28 |
Life Sciences Alternative Funding LLC
 Life Sciences Alternative Funding LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Life Sciences Alternative Funding LLC provides capital to commercial-stage life sciences firms. The company was founded by Steve J. DeNelsky and Rich A. Gumer and is headquartered in White Plains, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2017-12-31 |
Square 1 Bank
 Square 1 Bank Regional BanksFinance Square 1 Bank is a state chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Durham, NC. The company was founded by Christopher J. Woolley, James B. Rutter, Richard J. Casey, Robert Orr. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2014-11-30 |
Training of David Kho
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Undergraduate Degree |
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Samsara Vision, Inc.
 Samsara Vision, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Samsara Vision, Inc. engages in the business of research, development, manufacturing, and marketing proprietary implantable ophthalmic devices and technologies that are intended to significantly improve vision and quality of life for individuals with untreatable retinal disorders. It operates under the United States and Other geographical segments. The company was founded by Isaac Lipshitz, David Lifschitz, Yossi Gross, Boaz Lifschitz, and Eyal Lifschitz in 1997 and is headquartered in Far Hills, NJ. | Health Technology |
Bridge Bank, NA (San Jose, California)
Bridge Bank, NA (San Jose, California) Major BanksFinance Bridge Bank, NA provides business banking and financial services to small, middle market, and emerging technology businesses. Its products include growth capital, equipment and working capital credit facilities and treasury management solutions, along with international products and services and financing secured by domestic, government, and foreign receivables. The company was founded on May 14, 2001 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Finance |
CardioFocus, Inc.
CardioFocus, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology CardioFocus, Inc. engages in the development and market of catheter-based approach to treating atrial fibrillation. The company was founded by Edward Sinofsky in 1990 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA. | Health Technology |
Hatteras Investment Partners LLC
 Hatteras Investment Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Hatteras Investment Partners LLC provides investment advisory services to financial professionals. It specializes in alternative investment asset management. The company was founded by David B. Perkins and Mark W. Yusko in 2003 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. | Finance |
Square 1 Bank
Square 1 Bank Regional BanksFinance Square 1 Bank is a state chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Durham, NC. The company was founded by Christopher J. Woolley, James B. Rutter, Richard J. Casey, Robert Orr. | Finance |
Life Sciences Alternative Funding LLC
Life Sciences Alternative Funding LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Life Sciences Alternative Funding LLC provides capital to commercial-stage life sciences firms. The company was founded by Steve J. DeNelsky and Rich A. Gumer and is headquartered in White Plains, NY. | Finance |
Kennedy Lewis Investment Management LLC
Kennedy Lewis Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kennedy Lewis Investment Management LLC (Kennedy Lewis) is a private equity firm founded in 2017 by David K. Chene and Darren L. Richman. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
KL Acquisition Corp.
 KL Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance KL Acquisition Corp. operates as a development stage company. It was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on August 26, 2020 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
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