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About
Bryan Roberts is a Partner at Venrock, based in Palo Alto, California, where he has served since 1997. He leads investments primarily in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, focusing on therapeutics, genomics, health tech, biotech, medical devices, and health IT, with particular emphasis on early-stage (Series A and B) companies.
Roberts has played a significant role in the growth of companies such as 10x Genomics, Devoted Health, Lyra Health, and SmithRx, and has guided successful exits and IPOs for firms including Illumina, Athenahealth, Receptos, and Sirna Therapeutics. He was recognized on the Forbes Midas List multiple times and received the National Venture Capital Association’s Excellence in Healthcare Innovation Award in 2019, reflecting his influence as one of the industry’s leading healthcare investors.
He earned a Ph.D. in Chemistry & Chemical Biology from Harvard University and a B.A. in Chemistry from Dartmouth College, leveraging his scientific background to inform his venture leadership. Roberts is widely acknowledged for his expertise in partnering with entrepreneurs across therapeutics, genomics, digital health, and biotechnology innovations.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venrock | Partner | Jan 1997 to Present | Team up with fantastic entrepreneurs to solve big problems...which creates great companies. |
Education
Harvard University
PhD, Chemistry & Chemical Biology
1992 — 1997
Dartmouth College
BA, Chemistry
1985 — 1989
Skills & Expertise
Others at VR Adviser, LLC (15)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Partner | Palo Alto, CA , United States |
 | Partner | Menlo Park, CA , United States |
 | Partner | CA , United States |
 | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
 | Head Trader | New York, NY , United States |
L Lisa Harris | Partner | Redmond, WA , United States |
 | General Partner | Cambridge, MA , United States |
 | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
| Partner | New York, NY , United States | |
A Anthony Evnin | partner | New York, NY , United States |
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