Derek Abel

Derek Abel is a finance and healthcare management professional with extensive experience in the life sciences sector. Currently serving as a Principal at K2 HealthVentures since August 2019, Derek focuses on providing debt and equity capital to venture and growth stage companies. Prior roles include Senior Associate at Longitude Capital, where investments targeted biotechnology and medical technology companies, and Analyst at HealthCare Royalty Partners, a leading global healthcare private equity firm. Academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with majors in Finance and Healthcare Management from Washington University in St. Louis. Derek also has experience as a Teaching Assistant and various internship positions in finance and investment banking.