Rob Lake

Group Head -- Sr. Managing Director, Life Sciences at Trinity Capital

📍 San Diego, California, United States

Rob Lake is the Sr. Managing Director and Group Head for Life Sciences at Trinity Capital, leveraging over 20 years of experience financing companies in the sector. He has funded over $1. 6 billion in loans throughout his career, previously founding the life sciences practices at both Bridge Bank and Runway Growth Capital. He holds a B. A. from Aurora University.

Rob is deeply committed to philanthropy, serving as a board member and treasurer for Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, a nonprofit providing free reconstructive surgery to disadvantaged children. His community involvement extends to supporting other youth-focused charities.

Unique fact: He was a four-year collegiate football player during his time at Aurora University.

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Experience

10 Years

Current Role

Group Head -- Sr. Managing Director, Life Sciences

Job Level

Senior

Location

San Diego, California, United States

Personality Overview

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Priorities

Topics Rob cares about

Life Sciences Financing

He leads debt financing and growth capital investments for Trinity's life sciences portfolio, with a focus on medical devices, biopharma, and biotechnology.

Medical Device Innovation

His recent activities and posts show a clear focus on funding and partnering with companies developing innovative technologies in neurostimulation and surgical robotics.

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Career

Work history

4-2022

Group Head -- Sr. Managing Director, Life Sciences

Trinity Capital

11-2024

Board Member

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts

6-2015 - 6-2022

Board Member

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts

Managing Director, Head of Life Sciences

Runway Growth Capital

Founder & Group Head, Life Sciences

Bridge Bank

In the press

Media appearances

Robert Lake - Trinity Capital. Featured in Trinity Capital website

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Conversation with Trinity Capital's Life Science Lead Rob Lake #1. Featured in YouTube

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Education

1988 - 1992

B.A.

Aurora University

Social presence

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