Ken Newport
Angel Investor
Ken Newport is a angel investor focused on Life Science and Biotechnology. Ken Newport was appointed to Jennerex's board in 2007. A chartered accountant, entrepreneur and life sciences business executive, Mr. Newport served as senior vice president and executive committee member at PRA International Inc. for three years until his retirement in 2005. In the mid-nineties he was co-founder and president of CroMedicaInc., a clinical trials contract research organization which was sold to PRA International in 2002. Mr. Newport was also a founding member of Global Biomedical Capital Corporation, Zelos Therapeutics Inc., Prime Trials Inc. and other life science organizations. He is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors and also serves on the corporate boards of The Opmedic Group and Medgenesis Therapeutics Inc. Mr. Newport earned Honours B.A. and Masters of Accounting degrees from the University of Waterloo.
- Total investments:
- 1
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 100%
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Life Science 1 (100%)
- Biotechnology 1 (100%)
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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| Rhythm Biotherapeutics is a preclinical-stage firm that aims to solve a key unmet need by preventing and treating atrial fibrillation, a chronic, progressive, debilitating, and life-threatening condition. Our initial focus is on a preventative solution for postoperative atrial fibrillation. RBex is a preventive exosome treatment that has shown an87% reduction in postoperative atrial fibrillation in comprehensive and published preclinical trials. We are now soliciting funds to conduct a first-in-human phase 1 clinical trial. | $235K / Angel / Jan 01, 2023 |
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What does Ken Newport invest in?
Ken Newport invests primarily in Life Science and Biotechnology startups, most often at Angel stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Canada. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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