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William Rutter is an angel investor and the co-founder of the biotech company Chiron. He has a track record in the academic and biotechnology fields, having played a crucial role in the development of UCSF and Chiron Corporation. His academic career includes key contributions to biotechnology, such as the first cloning of the insulin gene and the development of a vaccine against the hepatitis B virus. William Rutter’s investments are industry agnostic, and he has made significant contributions to the biotech industry. His previous investments include Kainomyx with an investment of $7.5M. William Rutter’s investment check size can vary, and his partnership and collaboration styles involve financial support, shared facilities, and a collaborative environment among member companies within his consortium, Synergenics, LLC.
Location: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States of America
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Investment Stages: pre-seed, seed
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Status: not-found
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