David K. Yang

David K. Yang

VC

Partner, Lux Capital

Life sciences and gene therapy investor

San Francisco, CA
Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
BioHealthcareAIData

Background

David Yang focuses on life sciences at Lux Capital, previously co-founding and serving as Head of Strategy & Operations at Latus Bio, a gene therapy company addressing neurological disorders. His academic background began at the Broad Institute developing viral diagnostic tools, with published research in Nature and Cell. He holds a degree from Harvard University.

Investment Thesis

Invest in entrepreneurs across therapeutics, R&D tools, and biopharma infrastructure, bridging computational and experimental biology.

Investment Focus

Stages

Pre-SeedSeedSeries A

Sectors

BioHealthcareAIData

Based in: San Francisco, CA (North America)

Last updated: Jun 11, 2026