Lukas Guenther

With an international background in clinical medicine and economics, Lukas has an excellent foundation for identifying the most promising investment opportunities. He joined Wellington in 2007 as a Principal in the Life Science team and focuses primarily on deal flow management and due diligence processes.

Prior to joining Wellington, Lukas had worked for six years as a surgeon and clinical researcher specialising in organ transplantation at the department of surgery at the Universities of Heidelberg and Freiburg. From 2000 to 2002, Lukas was a post-doctoral scientist at Harvard University in Boston, where he conducted research in the fields of immunology and protective genes. In 2003/2004, Lukas also completed a fellowship in clinical islet transplantation at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis participating in NIH multi-centre trials.

Lukas studied Medical Sciences in Berlin and Cape Town. He holds a doctorate in Medicine from the Humboldt University Berlin and a Global OneMBA degree from RSM Erasmus University, Rotterdam.

Lukas Guenther is the Venture Partner at Sofinnova Partners, based in Europe. With a background in Financial Services, Lukas Guenther has a rich history of leadership and innovation.Lukas Guenther studied MBA Global Business at Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus University. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.