Timothy Springer

Angel Investor

Timothy A. Springer is an immunologist, biochemist, and Latham Family Professor at Harvard Medical School, renowned for discovering the first integrins (LFA-1) and intercellular adhesion molecules. He is a serial biotech entrepreneur and one of the most prolific angel investors in the life sciences, best known as a founding investor of Moderna where his $5M investment in 2010 returned over $400M at IPO in 2018.

Boston, United States · 2+ investments · 1 portfolio companies

Seed
Early Stage
Growth
Biotech
Life Sciences
drug_discovery
Immunology
protein_therapeutics
Headquarters
Boston, United States
Portfolio Company
1
Total Investments
2
Last Investment
Jan 2018
Geographic Focus
United States

Investment Thesis

Invests in early-stage life sciences and biotech companies, translating academic scientific insights into therapeutic ventures. Focuses on immunology, cell adhesion biology, protein engineering, oncology, and rare diseases. Favors companies where deep scientific innovation creates a foundation for multiple FDA-approved drugs. Participates from founding or very early rounds, often in companies he co-founds or where he has a scientific role.

Timothy Springer is an Angel Investor based in Boston, United States. It has made 2 investments in Biotech and Life Sciences, including Scholar Rock.

Portfolio1

Co-investors6

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