Christian joined ATV in 2006 and focuses on healthcare investments, specifically in the biotechnology, life science and diagnostic sectors in the firm's Waltham, MA office. He serves as an observer on the board of Apoptos, and is also actively involved with Hydra Biosciences.
His background spans life sciences, biopharmaceuticals, venture capital, business development and consulting services. Prior to ATV, Christian was Senior Director of business development for Gemin X Biotechnologies where he was responsible for partnerships, licensing and M&A activities. During his tenure he completed twelve transactions including the in-licensing of Gemin X’s second clinical-stage program, and the acquisition of a private company. Prior to joining Gemin X, Christian worked for International Real Returns as the member of the VC team focused on healthcare sector investments. He also worked for Booz Allen & Hamilton, advising biotechnology and pharmaceutical clients on a range of strategy projects addressing technology commercialization, global R&D, portfolio optimization and mergers and acquisitions.
Christian was a post-doctoral fellow at Columbia University in the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics. He holds a Ph.D. in theoretical chemistry from Columbia and a B.Sc. from McGill University.
Email: ccortis@atvcapital.com
