Rory Riggs
Chief Executive Officer at CALYXT, INC.
Net worth: 350 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Rory Balfour Riggs is the founder of Cibus Corp.
(founded in 2001), FibroGen, Inc. (founded in 1993), Locus Analytics LLC (founded in 2010), Syntax LLC (founded in 2009), Syntax Analytics LLC (founded in 2010), StageZero Life Sciences Ltd.
(founded in 1998), Scientia Ventures LLC (founded in 2006), Royalty Pharma Plc (founded in 1996), and eReceivables Inc. (founded in 2003).
Mr. Riggs is also the founder of Sugen, Inc., Cibus, Inc., and Syntax Advisors LLC.
Mr. Riggs's current job(s) include Chief Executive Officer & Trustee at Syntax ETF Trust (since 2017), Chairman at Cibus Ltd., Chairman at Nucelis, Inc., Independent Director at Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. (since 2014), Director at ITI, Inc. (New York) (since 2014), Director at Nuredis, Inc., and Managing Member at Balfour Venture Partners.
Mr. Riggs's former job(s) include President & Chief Executive Officer at The RF&P Corp.
(1991-1995), Director at Sparton Corp., President, Chief Financial Officer & Director at Biomatrix, Inc. (1996-2000), Director at Patient Choice Healthcare, Inc., Director at ChondroGene Ltd., Director at Medrium, Inc., Managing Director at PaineWebber, Inc. (1981-1990), Managing Member at Balfour LLC, Managing Member at New Ventures I LLC, Principal at Pacific Media Partners, Inc., and Associate at Strategic Planning Associates.
Mr. Riggs's education history includes an MBA from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York and an undergraduate degree from Middlebury College.
Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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RPI US Partners 2019 LP
3.04% | 2024-02-19 | 6,484,704 ( 3.04% ) | 197 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
CIBUS, INC. CLASS A
14.92% | 2023-12-28 | 3,132,095 ( 14.92% ) | 70 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
CIBUS, INC.
inf% | 2023-12-28 | 1,388,084 ( inf% ) | 31 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
CIBUS, INC.
inf% | 2023-12-28 | 1,382,117 ( inf% ) | 31 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
2024-02-19 | 420,286 ( 0.09% ) | 13 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
2024-03-30 | 99,495 ( 0.10% ) | 7 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
STAGEZERO LIFE SCIENCES LTD
10.19% | 2023-06-07 | 12,522,906 ( 10.19% ) | 438 302 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Rory Riggs active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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STAGEZERO LIFE SCIENCES LTD. | Founder | 1997-12-31 |
INTRA-CELLULAR THERAPIES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2014-01-07 |
CALYXT, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-10-06 |
ROYALTY PHARMA PLC | Founder | 1995-12-31 |
CALYXTPAR | Chief Executive Officer | - |
ITI, Inc. (New York) | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-31 |
Scientia Ventures LLC
Scientia Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Scientia Ventures LLC (Scientia Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Jonathan Finn. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Founder | 2005-12-31 |
Syntax Advisors LLC
Syntax Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Syntax Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Rory B. Riggs in 2009 and is a subsidiary of Syntax LLC. Syntax Advisors provides advisory services to Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), a private investment fund and limited number of Separately Managed Accounts. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Cibus Ltd.
Cibus Ltd. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Cibus Ltd. is a biotechnology company, which engages in the research and development of plant gene editing technology. It focuses on the commercialization of proprietary gene-editing technology, which refer to as the Rapid Trait Development System (RTDS). The RTDS enables to introduce customizable, specific, and predictable value-enhancing traits into plants and microorganisms. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Chairman | - |
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Training of Rory Riggs
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Masters Business Admin |
Middlebury College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 5 |
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FIBROGEN, INC. | Health Technology |
STAGEZERO LIFE SCIENCES LTD. | Health Technology |
CALYXTPAR | Technology Services |
INTRA-CELLULAR THERAPIES, INC. | Health Technology |
ROYALTY PHARMA PLC | Health Technology |
Private companies | 25 |
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Sparton Corp.
Sparton Corp. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Sparton Corp. engages in the design, development, and manufacture of maritime electronic systems. Its products include sonobuoys, undersea warfare solutions, and inertial sensors. The company was founded by W. H. Withington in 1900 and is headquartered in De Leon Springs, FL. | Electronic Technology |
Biomatrix, Inc.
Biomatrix, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Biomatrix, Inc. develops, manufactures, markets and sells a series of proprietary viscoelastic products called 'hylans'. Hylans are the second generation of viscoelastics used in medicine and are characterized by significantly enhanced physical properties such as elasticity, viscosity and pseudoplasticity. These products are used in therapeutic medical applications and skin care. The company was founded by Endre A. Balazs and Janet L. Denlinger in 1981 and is headquartered in Ridgefield, NJ. | Health Technology |
Sugen, Inc.
Sugen, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Sugen, Inc. developed small molecule drugs and related pharmaceutical products. The company was founded on July 1, 1991 and was headquartered in New York, NY. | Health Technology |
Balfour LLC
Balfour LLC Investment ManagersFinance Balfour LLC (Balfour) is an independent venture capital firm founded by Rory Riggs. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Patient Choice Healthcare, Inc.
Patient Choice Healthcare, Inc. Managed Health CareHealth Services Patient Choice Healthcare, Inc. provides medical health care plan and network services. The company was founded by Ann Robinow and Carl J. Schramm on December 20, 2001 and is headquartered in St. Louis Park, MN. | Health Services |
ChondroGene Ltd. | Commercial Services |
Medrium, Inc.
Medrium, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Jobs.com, Inc. provides web-based billing solutions that optimize and expedite reimbursement for hospital-based physician specialists. The company was founded by Prasad Mokkapati on April 7, 1999 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
New Ventures I LLC
New Ventures I LLC Investment ManagersFinance New Ventures I LLC seeks investment opportunities in companies across the globe. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of life sciences, healthcare and agriculture. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Cibus Corp.
Cibus Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Cibus Corp. engages in the development of plant and microbial platforms. Its focuses in inputting traits and agronomic traits in canola, rice, soybean, corn, and wheat crops. The company was founded by Peter Beetham, Greg Gocal, Keith Walker, and Rory Riggs in 2001 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Syntax Analytics LLC
Syntax Analytics LLC Investment ManagersFinance Syntax Analytics LLC provides investment advisory services. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Rory Balfour Riggs. Rory Balfour Riggs has been the CEO since incorporation. | Finance |
Syntax ETF Trust
Syntax ETF Trust Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Syntax ETF Trust engages in the investment and trust fund services. It also handles the purchases and sale of fund shares. The company was founded on June 27, 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous |
PaineWebber, Inc. | Finance |
Pacific Media Partners, Inc. /Old/ | Commercial Services |
The RF&P Corp.
The RF&P Corp. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The RF&P Corp. provides railroad transportation services. The private company is based in Richmond, VA. | Consumer Services |
Cibus Ltd.
Cibus Ltd. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Cibus Ltd. is a biotechnology company, which engages in the research and development of plant gene editing technology. It focuses on the commercialization of proprietary gene-editing technology, which refer to as the Rapid Trait Development System (RTDS). The RTDS enables to introduce customizable, specific, and predictable value-enhancing traits into plants and microorganisms. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Strategic Planning Associates
Strategic Planning Associates Investment ManagersFinance Strategic Planning Associates provides investment advice. | Finance |
Nucelis, Inc.
Nucelis, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Nucelis Inc is a pioneering bio-technology company built on a platform of unique, patented technology for optimizing cell structure and function. Nucelis has licensed exclusive access to Rapid Trait Development System (RTDS™) technology in its' key product areas which enables precise changes in the DNA of virtually any living organism. RTDS takes advantage of the natural gene repair system which exists in all cells and is typically used by a cell to correct naturally occurring DNA mistakes and mutations. RTDS is much more precise compared to the randomness of traditional transgenic technology. | Electronic Technology |
ITI, Inc. (New York) | |
Locus Analytics LLC
Locus Analytics LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Locus Analytics LLC was founded by Rory Riggs. The company engages in the provision of developing a new approach to organizing business and economic data and is headquartered in NY. | Technology Services |
Balfour Venture Partners
Balfour Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Balfour Venture Partners provides investment advisory services. The private company is based in New York, NY. | Finance |
Nuredis, Inc.
Nuredis, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Nuredis, Inc. develops treatments for neurodegenerative and neuromuscular diseases. The private company is based in Menlo Park, CA. The company was founded by Stanley N. Cohen. | Health Technology |
Syntax Advisors LLC
Syntax Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Syntax Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Rory B. Riggs in 2009 and is a subsidiary of Syntax LLC. Syntax Advisors provides advisory services to Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), a private investment fund and limited number of Separately Managed Accounts. | Finance |
Scientia Ventures LLC
Scientia Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Scientia Ventures LLC (Scientia Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Jonathan Finn. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Syntax LLC
Syntax LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Syntax LLC is a financial data and technology company that operates through three segments: Affinity Data™, Syntax Direct™, and Syntax Indices™. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company codifies business models into a relational system and offers the most comprehensive, granular, and accurate product line revenue data available on the market. Syntax Direct™ facilitates the creation and management of direct indexing solutions and rules-based equity portfolios through a fully automated platform. Syntax Indices™ offers customized and proprietary indices, including core benchmarks and micro- and macro-thematic, smart beta, defined outcome, and target volatility indices. The company was founded by Rory Balfour Riggs, and Patrick Shaddow has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Technology Services |
ERECEIVABLES INC.
ERECEIVABLES INC. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services eReceivables Inc. is a specialty servicer that was founded in 1998 by a group of healthcare and insurance experts. The company is based in Coral Springs, FL. The company has experience billing hospitals, physician groups, EMS, durable medical equipment, and laboratories. eReceivables has a unique patent-pending process that combines technology with proprietary databases developed over several years producing a standardized appeal format utilizing the payer's compliance side of their organizations rather than the traditional approach with the claims department who did not pay the claim in the first place. | Technology Services |
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