Kurt Emster
Managing Partner, Head of Life Sciences at Abingworth
Menlo Park, California
Kurt Emster, Managing Partner, Head of Life Sciences at Abingworth is an active investor based in Menlo Park, California. This profile covers what Kurt Emster backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
- Investor type
- VCPEInvestor
- Stages
- Series B
- Invests in
- Biotech & PharmaHealthcare & BiotechArtificial Intelligence
- Location
- Menlo Park, California
- Typical check
- $3M
- Past investments
- 78
Notable investments
Kesios Therapeutics
Spruce BiosciencesAmarin
Syntaxin
CRISPR Therapeutics
Attenua
Broncus TechnologiesTrishula Therapeutics, Inc.
Aurinia PharmaceuticalsJasper TherapeuticsSynosia Therapeutics
X4 PharmaceuticalsHow to reach Kurt Emster
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What does Kurt Emster invest in?
Kurt Emster invests in Biotech & Pharma, Healthcare & Biotech and Artificial Intelligence, typically at Series B. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
What stage does Kurt Emster invest at?
Kurt Emster typically invests at Series B. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
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Kurt Emster typically writes checks around $3M. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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