Per Samuelsson

Per Samuelsson is a Partner at HealthCap, where he focuses on venture capital investments across the healthcare and life sciences sectors. He joined the firm in 2000, transitioning into venture capital after accumulating more than fifteen years of professional experience in the investment banking industry. In his current capacity, Samuelsson evaluates and funds early-stage medical innovations, leveraging his extensive financial background to structure deals within complex regulatory environments. He collaborates with a multidisciplinary investment team that possesses specialized academic and operational expertise in medicine, pharmacology, and engineering to identify viable commercial opportunities. Samuelsson, who holds a Master of Science degree, utilizes his quantitative training to assess the financial viability of emerging biotechnology and medical device startups. Ultimately, his career centers on bridging traditional investment banking methodologies with specialized venture capital strategies to fund healthcare and life sciences companies.