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Riley K is a Partner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA), a leading global venture capital firm primarily focused on investments in technology and healthcare sectors. At NEA, Riley is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing venture capital opportunities, leveraging their background in business development and market strategy to support entrepreneurs and drive portfolio growth. NEA invests in early- and growth-stage companies across a broad spectrum of healthcare and technology verticals, including biotechnology, digital health, SaaS, enterprise software, and medical devices.
Prior to joining NEA, Riley held executive roles at Johnson & Johnson, serving as Director of Market Development and Vice President of Business Development from 2018 to 2021. In these positions, Riley led market expansion strategies and managed complex business partnerships in the healthcare industry, gaining deep expertise in biopharma, medical technology, and global healthcare innovation. This experience has informed Riley’s investment approach, with a particular focus on healthcare technology commercialization and scaling.
Riley holds advanced degrees in Business Administration and Management from both Stanford Graduate School of Business and The University of Manchester, providing a strong foundation in strategic leadership, finance, and international business. Riley is recognized for their expertise in healthcare and technology venture capital, contributing significantly to the growth and success of numerous innovative companies in these sectors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Enterprise Associates (NEA) | Partner | Jan 2022 to Present | Focused on funding innovative startups and companies in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and digital health, and helping companies in a wide range of industries, including life science... |
| Johnson & Johnson | Director of Market Development | Jan 2020 to Jan 2021 | Led the strategic development of long-term partnerships with healthcare providers, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations to ensure Johnson & Johnson products were marketed in these h... |
| Johnson & Johnson | Vice President of Business Development | Jan 2018 to Jan 2020 | Overseeing the expansion of innovative healthcare solutions with a particular focus on the integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare data and medical devices. I work closely with R&D and ma... |
| AstraZeneca | Senior Operations Manager | Jan 2017 to Jun 2018 | I led a team that worked to optimize manufacturing and supply chain processes to ensure that new products were brought to market efficiently. In addition, I coordinated the launch of several key drugs... |
| AstraZeneca | Business Development Manager | Jan 2015 to Jan 2017 | I was responsible for identifying business opportunities in key markets and managing relationships with healthcare providers, private organizations and government. My responsibilities include overseei... |
| AstraZeneca | Business Development Assistant | Jan 2013 to Jan 2015 | My key responsibilities include conducting competitive analysis and providing insights into emerging healthcare needs, with a particular focus on oncology and respiratory treatments. I work closely wi... |
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Business Administration and Management, General
2010 — 2012
The University of Manchester
Business Administration and Management, General
2006 — 2010
Others at Nea Management Company, LLC (40)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Miami, FL , United States | |
| Partner | CA , United States | |
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
| Partner | Bethesda, MD , United States | |
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
| Senior Investment Manager | Menlo Park, CA , United States | |
| Partner | New York, NY , United States | |
| General Partner | Jupiter, FL , United States | |
| Chairman, CEO and Chief Investment Officer | United States | |
| Partner | Philadelphia, PA , United States |