John J. Pacifico
General Partner, COO + CFO·Canaan Partners
Bio
Professional summary
John J. Pacifico is General Partner, COO and CFO at Canaan, bringing experience as a venture capitalist and CEO of two healthcare companies. He initially joined Canaan in 2000 as a healthcare investor, later served in interim roles at portfolio companies and became CEO of Abyrx in 2010. He has helped lead fundraising for multiple Canaan funds and serves on the boards of Abyrx, Aceiss, Axcelius I/II and Transposon Therapeutics.
Notable companies
Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed
Background
Career, education, and skills
Career history
- CanaanGeneral Partner, COO + CFO2018 – Present
- CanaanHealthcare Investor2000
- AbyrxCEO2010
- Kairuku, Inc.Co-Founder and Chairman
Education
- Fairfield UniversityB.S.
- Columbia Business SchoolMBA
- Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow2007 - 2009
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