Irina Lanin

Venture Partner at VU Partners - Mentor - Angel Investor

Irina Lanin is a seasoned professional in the venture capital and private equity industry, currently serving as a Venture Partner at VU Venture Partners.

Work Experience

Venture Partner, VU Venture Partners: Since March 2020, Irina has been involved in sourcing investment opportunities, developing investment theses, reviewing pitch decks, and conducting due diligence across various industry verticals. She has built a significant network across accelerators, VC/PE funds, strategics, and startup founders.1 2 4
Assistant Director, Global Market Research and Analytics, Immunology at Sanofi: From October 2013 to October 2017, she led global market research projects, coordinated cross-functional teams, and provided strategic insights for the launch of Sarilumab in the Rheumatoid Arthritis market.1
Assistant Director, Strategic Planning, Global Commercial Assessment at Merck: From October 2018 to January 2020, she was responsible for commercial and revenue assessments for business development deals and pipeline assets across various therapeutic areas.1
Member and Investor, Mid Atlantic Bio Angels: From June 2019 to June 2021, she was involved in investing and advising startups.1
Independent Consultant, GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group): She has also worked as an independent consultant for GLG, although the end date is not specified.1 5
Device Design Engineer, Sanofi: Earlier in her career, from February 2004 to December 2008, she developed mechanical and electronic medical devices, managed external design agencies, and was responsible for technical evaluations and product cost calculations.1

Education

Irina Lanin attended Steinbeis-Hochschule Berlin.1

Industry Focus

At VU Venture Partners, Irina focuses on investments across multiple sectors including Consumer, Enterprise, FinTech, Frontier Tech, Healthcare, and PropTech. Her investment range typically spans from $1 million to $10 million, with a sweet spot at $5 million.2 3

Skills and Expertise

Irina brings extensive experience in market research, strategic planning, commercial assessments, and investment due diligence. Her role at VU Venture Partners involves market sizing, team evaluation, go-to-market strategy analysis, financial modeling, and competitive landscape assessment.1 2