Nafise Masoumi

Nafise Masoumi is a Principal at RiverVest Venture Partners based in San Diego, California, where she specializes in life sciences venture capital investments. She joined the firm as a Senior Associate in October 2024, taking on core responsibilities that include deal sourcing, comprehensive due diligence, and operational support for portfolio companies. Prior to her tenure at RiverVest, Masoumi evaluated early- and late-stage biotechnology investments at Novo Holdings Venture Investments and gained strategic corporate experience working at Takeda and Boston Consulting Group. She holds a Ph.D. and further developed her expertise in the commercialization of scientific research by completing specialized fellowships at Flagship Pioneering and the Wyss Institute at Harvard University. Her current focus centers on identifying, analyzing, and scaling innovative medical technology and biopharmaceutical startups by bridging the gap between academic research, industry operations, and institutional venture capital.