Leen Kawas – Startup Investor Profile

General Info

Leen Kawas, Ph.D., co-founder and managing general partner at Propel Bio Partners, specializes in building a biotech focused fund to support life science innovations. She has a track record of co-founding and leading advancements in late-stage clinical programs, with experience in taking companies public and raising over $400 million. Leen’s previous investments include Athira, where she served as CEO. Her investment check size ranges significantly, with a vision to support impactful research and next-gen innovators. Leen is known for her partnership and collaboration styles, supporting scientist entrepreneurs, particularly women, and focuses on promoting diversity and better company performance.
Location: Seattle, Washington
Country: JOR
Industries: life sciences, biotechnology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals
Investment Regions: EU, NA
Investment Stages: pre-seed, seed

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🤖 AI Activity Report

Status: low-active

AI Reasoning: Search found Propel Bio Partners launched March 2022 and related coverage about Leen Kawas; no evidence of investments or portfolio company investments by her or Propel Bio Partners within the past 12 months. The latest public activity linked to an investment (Athira) predates 2024; no investments found from late 2024 through 2025. Therefore the most recent known investment activity is more than 12 months ago. The startup referenced in sources is Athira.

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Low Activity – Only known angel investments more than 12 months ago.
Active – Known angel investments between the last 12 and 6 months.
Very Active – Known angel investments in the last 6 months.

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