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Robert Tepper

Unclaimed
Co-Founder and Partner, Third Rock VenturesThird Rock VenturesBoston, MA

Current Firm

Third Rock Ventures

Focus

Biotech, Digital Health

About Robert Tepper

Robert Tepper is a physician-investor who co-founded Third Rock Ventures and developed their distinctive model of identifying transformative scientific platforms, forming companies around them, and installing Third Rock partners as founding executives rather than simply backing existing startups. Harvard Medical School created a formal teaching case around his career for its Physicians as Leaders curriculum, using his path as a structured example of how physicians can move into biotech and venture while staying focused on patient impact.

Focus Areas

Investment Stage

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+

Other Investors at Third Rock Ventures

Mark Levin
Mark Levin

Retired Founding Partner, Third Rock Ventures

Third Rock Ventures

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Investment Profile

Robert Tepper is a Co-Founder and Partner, Third Rock Ventures at Third Rock Ventures, based in Boston, MA.

Robert's investment focus spans Biotech, Digital Health, primarily investing at the Seed, Series A stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Robert Tepper?

Robert Tepper is a Co-Founder and Partner, Third Rock Ventures at Third Rock Ventures, based in Boston, MA. Their investment focus includes Biotech, Digital Health.

What does Robert Tepper invest in?

Robert Tepper focuses on investments in Biotech, Digital Health through Third Rock Ventures. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.

What firm is Robert Tepper at?

Robert Tepper is currently at Third Rock Ventures, headquartered in Boston, MA, serving as Co-Founder and Partner, Third Rock Ventures.

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