Megha H. Unhelkar, PhD

Megha H.
Unhelkar, PhD

Investor | Entrepreneur | Scientist Connector

Investor

Entrepreneur

Scientist

Connector

I work across biotech investing, company-building, and portfolio strategy—developing novel assets and scaling transformative ventures in biotech and healthcare that drive meaningful patient impact. 

I work across biotech investing, company-building, and portfolio strategy—developing novel assets and scaling transformative ventures in biotech and healthcare that drive meaningful patient impact. 

I specialize in blending various disciplines to bring solutions to life.

I specialize in blending various disciplines to bring solutions to life.

I specialize in blending various disciplines to bring solutions to life.

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Years of experience

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Years of experience

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Awards & Publications

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Awards & Publications

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Awards & Publications

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National Parks

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National Parks

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National Parks

My focus includes early-stage venture creation, investment management, and board advisory—partnering with founders to bring transformative solutions to market, to maximize long-term value.


From chemistry to biology to biotech investing, I’ve built a track record of turning ambiguity into action—whether leading a program, building from scratch, or advising executive teams. I work fluidly across functions, synthesizing cross functional input into sharp, forward-moving decisions. With a reputation for managing across all levels—guiding senior stakeholders or empowering teams—I deliver strategic clarity and foster strong, collaborative execution.


I am also the founder of The Science of Colors, a nonprofit making science accessible through creative outreach, and co-creator of amplifyHERscience Stories (aHs), a Yale ventures podcast, sharing the journeys of biotech innovators.


Outside of work, I’m an attempting Ashtangi, a weekend baker (on-brand for a chemist), and a traveler with a love for U.S. national parks (42/63).