Roel Bulthuis

Roel studied biopharmaceutical sciences at Leiden University in the Netherlands; it took him 2 years of research in molecular toxicology to find out that he lacked the talent to become a successful scientist. Later, he did his MBA at the Helsinki School of Economics in Finland. Roel is the proud father of a 12-year-old rugby player and a 14-year-old soccer-playing little girl, both produced in partnership with his wonderful scientist-turned-designer wife. He loves cycling, running, long-distance swimming, and the occasional triathlon.

Roel Bulthuis is a Managing Partner and head of the Healthcare investment team at INKEF. Roel combines more than 15 years of experience across venture capital, pharma business development and investment banking. 

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Prior to joining INKEF he served as an SVP and Managing Director of M-Ventures which he created and developed into a leading CVC fund. Prior to that, he served in senior positions in global business development at Merck Serono and in the investment banking team at Fortis Bank.

A Class 22 Fellow, Roel is passionate about continuously changing the status quo. He served his fellowship at INKEF Capital, and his mentor was Antoine Papiernik of Sofinnova Partners.