RiverVest Venture Partners
Overview
RiverVest Venture Partners is a venture capital firm focused on identifying and shaping early-stage life science companies to create significant shareholder value . With hands-on, high-level expertise and financial resources, RiverVest supports entrepreneurs by helping them achieve near-term objectives that position their companies for exit . RiverVest focuses exclusively on innovations in life sciences, a field in which their team has significant research, clinical, operational, and investment expertise .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalyn Pharma | Jul 2025 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Smart Wires | Jun 2015 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Biolinq | Apr 2025 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Sparrow Pharmaceuticals | Sep 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Alleviant Medical | Jan 2025 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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Key People
Jay Schmelter
Co-Founder And Managing Director
Nafise Masoumi
Principal
Marilyn Slavich
Consultant For Rivervest Venture Capital
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is RiverVest Venture Partners based?
RiverVest Venture Partners is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
When was RiverVest Venture Partners founded?
RiverVest Venture Partners was founded in 2000.
How many portfolio companies does RiverVest Venture Partners have?
RiverVest Venture Partners has 20 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in RiverVest Venture Partners's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Avalyn Pharma, Smart Wires, Biolinq, Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, Alleviant Medical.
What was RiverVest Venture Partners's most recent investment shown here?
RiverVest Venture Partners's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Sparrow Pharmaceuticals in 2025.
What sectors does RiverVest Venture Partners focus on?
RiverVest Venture Partners focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does RiverVest Venture Partners focus on?
RiverVest Venture Partners typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is RiverVest Venture Partners's AUM?
RiverVest Venture Partners's assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.