Krishna R. Polu
Private Equity Investor at Red Tree Venture Capital
Profile
Krishna R.
Polu was the founder of Expedition Therapeutics, Inc. (2017) where he served as the Chief Executive Officer.
He is also the founder of Lassen Therapeutics LLC.
Currently, he holds the position of Director at Goldilocks Therapeutics, Inc. and Principal at Red Tree Venture Capital.
In the past, he worked as the Chief Executive Officer at Scout Bio, Inc. (2018), Executive Director-Global Development at Amgen, Inc. (2007-2009), Vice President-Clinical Development at Affymax, Inc. (2009-2013), Chief Medical Officer at CytomX Therapeutics Holdings LLC (2013-2014), Chief Medical Officer at Horizon Pharmaceutical LLC (2015-2016), Chief Medical Officer at Raptor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (2015-2016), Chief Medical Officer at CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. (2013-2014), and Chief Medical Officer, EVP-Research & Development at Equillium, Inc. (2018-2020).
Dr. Polu completed his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and his doctorate from Texas University of Health Center at San Antonio.
Krishna R. Polu active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Red Tree Venture Capital
 Red Tree Venture Capital Investment ManagersFinance Red Tree Venture Capital is a venture capital firm founded by Heath Lukatch. The firm is headquartered in portola, California. | Private Equity Investor | 2020-12-31 |
Former positions of Krishna R. Polu
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| EQUILLIUM, INC. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2020-12-30 |
Scout Bio, Inc.
 Scout Bio, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Scout Bio, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company that focuses on the innovation of pet medicine by delivering a pipeline of one-time therapeutics for major chronic pet health conditions. It also specializes in gene therapy, veterinary product development and biotechnology investment. The company was founded by James M. Wilson in 2016 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-07-31 |
Expedition Therapeutics, Inc.
 Expedition Therapeutics, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Expedition Therapeutics, Inc. is an American search company that focuses on identifying and in-licensing assets in the kidney and autoimmune therapeutic areas. The private company is based in Wilmington. The company was founded by Krishna R. Polu. | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-07-31 |
| RAPTOR PHARMACEUTICAL CORP | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2016-11-30 |
Raptor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Raptor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Raptor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company which develops and markets life-altering therapeutics. The company is headquartered in Novato, CA. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2016-11-30 |
Training of Krishna R. Polu
| Stanford University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Texas University of Health Center at San Antonio | Doctorate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| AMGEN INC. | Health Technology |
| AFFYMAX, INC. | Health Technology |
| CYTOMX THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Health Technology |
| EQUILLIUM, INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
CytomX Therapeutics Holdings LLC
 CytomX Therapeutics Holdings LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology CytomX Therapeutics Holdings LLC engaged in the development of new generation targeted antibody therapeutics. The company was founded by Frederick W. Gluck on January 31, 2008 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. | Health Technology |
Horizon Pharmaceutical LLC
 Horizon Pharmaceutical LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Horizon Pharmaceutical LLC engages in the development of transformative treatments for people affected by rare and debilitating diseases. It offers PROCYSBI, a delayed-release capsule, which is used for the management of nephropathic cystinosis in adults and for six years and older children. The company was founded by Christopher M. Starr and Todd C. Zankel on April 29, 2002 and is headquartered in Novato, CA. | Health Technology |
Raptor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Raptor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Raptor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company which develops and markets life-altering therapeutics. The company is headquartered in Novato, CA. | Health Technology |
Scout Bio, Inc.
Scout Bio, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Scout Bio, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company that focuses on the innovation of pet medicine by delivering a pipeline of one-time therapeutics for major chronic pet health conditions. It also specializes in gene therapy, veterinary product development and biotechnology investment. The company was founded by James M. Wilson in 2016 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Health Technology |
Expedition Therapeutics, Inc.
Expedition Therapeutics, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Expedition Therapeutics, Inc. is an American search company that focuses on identifying and in-licensing assets in the kidney and autoimmune therapeutic areas. The private company is based in Wilmington. The company was founded by Krishna R. Polu. | Technology Services |
Lassen Therapeutics LLC
 Lassen Therapeutics LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Lassen Therapeutics LLC operates as a therapeutic antibody company. It discovers and develops novel medicines to treat serious unmet medical needs. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Goldilocks Therapeutics, Inc.
 Goldilocks Therapeutics, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Goldilocks Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the development of drug delivery technology for kidney tubules. It offers treatment for acute kidney injury (AKI), polycystic kidney disease (PKD), and other under-treated kidney conditions by leveraging the Company’s proprietary mesoscale nanoparticles (MNPs). The company was founded by Arthur J. Klausner, Daniel A. Heller, and Edgar A. Jaimes in 2018 and is headquartered in Bedford, NY. | Commercial Services |
Red Tree Venture Capital
Red Tree Venture Capital Investment ManagersFinance Red Tree Venture Capital is a venture capital firm founded by Heath Lukatch. The firm is headquartered in portola, California. | Finance |
Frazier Lifesciences Acquisition Corp.
 Frazier Lifesciences Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Frazier Lifesciences Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. It was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company was founded on October 7, 2020 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Finance |
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