Richard Samuelson
Director/Board Member at Kineta, Inc. (Washington)
Profile
Richard is a member of the independent advisory board of Frontier Performance Fund I LLC (the “Frontier”) and advisor to Arch River Capital LLC and Arch River Navigator Fund I LP (collectively “Arch River”) where he contributes his expertise in areas of investment banking, financial structuring, start-up assessment, due diligence and financial analysis of opportunities introduced to Frontier and Arch River.
His career was primarily spent as a Managing Director of UBS Investment Bank where he was responsible for equity and derivatives management for its Asia Pacific region and resided for many years in Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong before returning to the United States.
Mr. Samuelson currently manages his own family investment office and remains one of the most active independent private investors in the Seattle and Pacific North West area.
Richard has invested in over 20 early-stage companies ranging from water purification, software, biomedical technologies to traditional industrial products and manufacturing companies.
Richard holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, and International Law and Economics MA from Yale University.
In addition, Mr. Samuelson holds professional designations as a CFA (Certified Financial Analyst), CAIA (Certified Alternative Investment Analyst), and FRM (Financial Risk Manager).
Richard Samuelson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Keiretsu Capital LLC
 Keiretsu Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Keiretsu Capital LLC (Keiretsu) is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Keiretsu Forum LLC founded in 2013 by Matthew le Merle and Randy Williams. The firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Investment Committee Member | - |
Kineta, Inc. (Washington)
 Kineta, Inc. (Washington) Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Kineta, Inc. engages in the development of novel immuno-therapies. It develops a pipeline of therapies that address critical unmet patient needs in oncology, chronic pain and biodefense. The company was founded by Shawn P. Iadonato and Charles L. Magness in 2008 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Swan Venture Group LLC
 Swan Venture Group LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Swan Venture Group LLC offers funds for investing in early stage Seed and Series A rounds. The company is headquartered in Kirkland, WA. | Private Equity Investor | 2018-12-31 |
Allegory Ventures Management, LLC
 Allegory Ventures Management, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Allegory Ventures Management LLC (Allegory Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Arch River Capital LLC
 Arch River Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Arch River Capital LLC (Arch River Capital) is a private equity/venture capital arm of Liquid River Capital Corp founded in 2017. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Richard Samuelson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BNP PARIBAS | Private Equity Investor | 2008-01-31 |
| UBS | Private Equity Investor | 2005-12-31 |
Training of Richard Samuelson
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
| Tufts University | Graduate Degree |
| Yale University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| BNP PARIBAS | Finance |
| Private companies | 6 |
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Keiretsu Capital LLC
Keiretsu Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Keiretsu Capital LLC (Keiretsu) is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Keiretsu Forum LLC founded in 2013 by Matthew le Merle and Randy Williams. The firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Finance |
Kineta, Inc. (Washington)
Kineta, Inc. (Washington) Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Kineta, Inc. engages in the development of novel immuno-therapies. It develops a pipeline of therapies that address critical unmet patient needs in oncology, chronic pain and biodefense. The company was founded by Shawn P. Iadonato and Charles L. Magness in 2008 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Health Technology |
UBS AG
 UBS AG Investment ManagersFinance UBS AG engages in the provision of financial advisory solutions for private and institutional investors, intermediaries, and wealth management clients. The firm focuses on the areas of wealth and asset management, as well as investment banking. It offers retail investment products, global financing services, investment research, bespoke financing, traditional investments, as well as bonds and equities. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. | Finance |
Swan Venture Group LLC
Swan Venture Group LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Swan Venture Group LLC offers funds for investing in early stage Seed and Series A rounds. The company is headquartered in Kirkland, WA. | Finance |
Allegory Ventures Management, LLC
Allegory Ventures Management, LLC Investment ManagersFinance Allegory Ventures Management LLC (Allegory Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in Portland, Oregon. | Finance |
Arch River Capital LLC
Arch River Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Arch River Capital LLC (Arch River Capital) is a private equity/venture capital arm of Liquid River Capital Corp founded in 2017. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Finance |
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