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David Walt
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Net worth: 7 M $ as of 2026-03-30
Profile
David R.
Walt was the founder of Illumina, Inc. (founded 1998) where the title held was Independent Director from 2011 to 2016.
Dr. Walt was the founder of Quanterix Corp.
(founded 2007) where the title held was Independent Director from 2007 to 2025.
Dr. Walt is the founder of Ultivue, Inc. (founded 2015) where the title held is Director since 2015.
Dr. Walt is the founder of Arbor Biotechnologies, Inc. (founded 2016) where the title held is Director since 2016.
Dr. Walt is the founder of Protillion Biosciences, Inc. (founded 2019) where the title held is Director.
Dr. Walt was the founder of Torus Biosystems, Inc. (founded 2019) where the title held was Director.
Dr. Walt is also the founder of Affinity Beverage Group, Inc.,Everest Biolabs, Inc.,Sherlock Biosciences, Inc.,Vizgen, Inc...
Dr. Walt is Co-Chairman-Chemical Sciences & Technology at National Academy of Sciences.
Dr. Walt is Director at Tufts Institute For Innovation.
Dr. Walt is Professor-Pathology Department at The Brigham & Women's Hospital, Inc. Dr. Walt is Professor at Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc. since 2006.
Dr. Walt is Member at American Academy of Arts & Sciences.
Dr. Walt is Member at National Academy of Engineering.
Dr. Walt is Member at National Academy of Medicine (United States).
Dr. Walt is Professor-Pathology Department at Harvard Medical School since 2017.
Dr. Walt is Advisor at IIF Management Co. LLC.
Dr. Walt is Member at Wyss Institute.
Dr. Walt is Member at American Philosophical Society.
Dr. Walt was Independent Director at Cerulean Pharma, Inc. from 2015 to 2017.
Dr. Walt was Independent Director at Exicure, Inc. from 2013 to 2021.
Dr. Walt was Director at Exicure Operating Co. Dr. Walt was Professor at Tufts University from 2009 to 2017.
Dr. Walt earned a doctorate degree from Stony Brook University.
Dr. Walt earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | 1,872,890 ( 4.03% ) | 7 M $ | 2026-03-30 |
David Walt active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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National Academy of Engineering
 National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc.
 Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2005-12-31 |
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
 American Academy of Arts & Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as organization which honours excellence and convenes leaders | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Ultivue, Inc.
 Ultivue, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Provides proteomic biomarker detection and spatial tissue profiling solutions | Founder | 2014-12-31 |
Tufts Institute For Innovation | Director/Board Member | - |
National Academy of Sciences
 National Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
National Academy of Medicine (United States)
 National Academy of Medicine (United States) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Arbor Biotechnologies, Inc.
 Arbor Biotechnologies, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company that discovering and developing the next generation of genetic medicines | Founder | 2015-12-31 |
Sherlock Biosciences, Inc.
 Sherlock Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company that develops molecular diagnostics solutions | Founder | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 26 |
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Affinity Beverage Group, Inc.
 Affinity Beverage Group, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures healthy beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
Illumina, Inc.
 Illumina, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company that develops laboratory instruments | Health Technology |
Quanterix Corp.
 Quanterix Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops protein diagnostic platform | Health Technology |
The Brigham & Women's Hospital, Inc.
 The Brigham & Women's Hospital, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides health care services | Health Services |
Stony Brook University
 Stony Brook University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Tufts University
 Tufts University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
University of Michigan
 University of Michigan Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
National Academy of Sciences
National Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology | Commercial Services |
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
American Academy of Arts & Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as organization which honours excellence and convenes leaders | Commercial Services |
National Academy of Engineering
National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Commercial Services |
National Academy of Medicine (United States)
National Academy of Medicine (United States) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Commercial Services |
American Philosophical Society
 American Philosophical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates scholarly organization that promotes knowledge in the sciences and humanities | Commercial Services |
Cerulean Pharma, Inc.
 Cerulean Pharma, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Design and develops nanopharmaceuticals | Health Technology |
Harvard Medical School
 Harvard Medical School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Exicure Operating Co.
 Exicure Operating Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops immunomodulatory and gene regulating drugs | Health Technology |
Ultivue, Inc.
Ultivue, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Provides proteomic biomarker detection and spatial tissue profiling solutions | Health Technology |
Tufts Institute For Innovation | |
IIF Management Co. LLC
 IIF Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Illumina Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of life science tools, diagnostics, therapeutics, digital health and sustainability sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Arbor Biotechnologies, Inc.
Arbor Biotechnologies, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company that discovering and developing the next generation of genetic medicines | Health Technology |
Exicure, Inc.
 Exicure, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company which develops nucleic acid therapies against to neurological disorders and hair loss | Health Technology |
Sherlock Biosciences, Inc.
Sherlock Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company that develops molecular diagnostics solutions | Health Technology |
Vizgen, Inc.
 Vizgen, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a life science company that focuses on visualizing single-cell spatial genomics information | Health Technology |
Wyss Institute
 Wyss Institute The Wyss Institute at Harvard University is a biologically inspired engineering research organization dedicated to addressing challenges in human health, environmental sustainability, and industry through nature-inspired technologies. The private company is based in Boston. It fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across Harvard’s schools and with external partners to translate scientific discoveries into market-ready solutions. The institute operates platforms and initiatives in areas such as bioinspired therapeutics, diagnostics, synthetic biology, molecular robotics, 3D organ engineering, and sustainable futures. Its focus includes developing therapies for cancer, infectious diseases, neurological disorders, women’s health, aging, and brain diseases, as well as creating eco-friendly technologies. Programs include the Nucleic Acid Delivery Consortium for gene-based therapies and the Brain Targeting Program for drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier. The institute collaborates with industry through initiatives like the Scientific Instrumentation @ Wyss Collaboratories Program and has established a laboratory for sustainable materials research and innovation. It generates intellectual property, licensing agreements, and startups, and supports the scientific community through clinical and translational research, open-source software tools, and publications. | |
Torus Biosystems, Inc.
 Torus Biosystems, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a biotechnology company | Commercial Services |
Protillion Biosciences, Inc.
 Protillion Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops protein-based drugs | Health Technology |
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