Richard Lau

Richard Lau is a Partner at Foresite Capital based in New York, New York, where he primarily focuses on investment due diligence and financial modeling within the broader life sciences sector. Prior to his current position, he served as an equity research analyst at Wedbush PacGrow Life Sciences, specifically covering the global specialty pharmaceuticals industry. Earlier in his professional career, Lau advanced from an equity research associate to a senior analyst specializing in biotechnology at Pacific Growth Equities. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Molecular and Cell Biology with a concentration in biochemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, and earned his professional designation as a Chartered Financial Analyst. Lau currently leverages his combined background in scientific research and institutional finance to evaluate complex biotechnology and specialty pharmaceutical investment opportunities for the firm.