Red Tree Management, LLC
SEC exempt reporting adviser (venture capital exemption).
- Website
- https://redtreevc.com
- HQ
- CA
Red Tree Management, LLC is home to Red Tree Venture Capital, an early stage-biased life science venture firm. It focuses on therapeutics in oncology, neurology, and immunology, with selective medical device investments. Co-founders Heath Lukatch, Ph.D. and Jennifer Cochran, Ph.D. lead the firm. Portfolio companies include Rondo Therapeutics, Bicara Therapeutics, Magnus Medical, and Ceribell.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | Seed, Series A | Not enough dated deals |
| Sectors | Biotech, Medical devices | Not enough dated deals |
| Regions | CA, OR, WA | Not enough dated deals |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Tree Venture Fund II, L.P. Red Tree Venture Capital is an early stage-biased life science venture firm. It invests in first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics in oncology, neurology, and immunology, and selectively funds medical device companies. It sources deals from West Coast academic and research institutions and often leads or co-leads rounds. Inferred from the firm's website | 2024 | $133.27M to $350M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
| Red Tree Venture Fund, L.P. | 2020 | $176.66M to $274.42M (Form D and SEC adviser filing) | Follow-ons only |
03 · People across funds
- Heath Lukatch, Ph.D., Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Red Tree Venture Fund II, L.P. (Named on Form D); Red Tree Venture Fund, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Deborah Nguyen, Ph.D., Red Tree Venture Labs Operating Partner
Red Tree Venture Fund II, L.P. (Team); Red Tree Venture Fund, L.P. (Team)
- Jennifer Cochran, Ph.D., Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Advisor
Red Tree Venture Fund II, L.P. (Team); Red Tree Venture Fund, L.P. (Team)
- Jeremy Caldwell, Ph.D., Managing Director
Red Tree Venture Fund II, L.P. (Team); Red Tree Venture Fund, L.P. (Team)
- Jodi Yang, Venture Partner and Head of Capital Formation
Red Tree Venture Fund II, L.P. (Team); Red Tree Venture Fund, L.P. (Team)
- Matthew Potter, Chief Financial Officer
Red Tree Venture Fund II, L.P. (Team); Red Tree Venture Fund, L.P. (Team)
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
- https://redtreevc.com
- https://redtreevc.com/team/
- https://redtreevc.com/about-us/
- https://redtreevc.com/news/
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 28, 2026