John M. Reher, Brain Trust Accelerator

John M. Reher is the founder, managing director, and general partner of the Brain Trust Accelerator Fund. See sector focus and contact routes.

About John M. Reher

John M. Reher is the founder, managing director, and general partner of the Brain Trust Accelerator Fund, a venture capital firm he established in 2006 to invest in early-stage medical companies addressing brain-related diseases. His investment thesis focuses exclusively on the brain disease sector, targeting translational-stage companies developing diagnostics and treatments for neurological disorders across the United States. The fund has executed tracked deals including a $20.0 million Series B investment in Chase Therapeutics, though specific typical check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed. Notable portfolio companies include NeuroTherapia, which received a Series B investment in August 2024, as well as previously acquired firms Amnestix and Chase Pharmaceuticals. Reher brings over 35 years of venture capital experience, having previously co-founded Medicus Venture Partners and served as the founding president of Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure, Inc.. A distinctive aspect of his approach is directing a portion of the fund’s carried interest to brain disease charities that provide deal flow and advisory services, integrating philanth

John M. Reher at a glance

Role
Founder, Managing Director & Partner
Organization
Brain Trust Accelerator Fund
Location
Burlingame, CA
Investor type
Accelerator
Focus areas
Early Stage VC, Later Stage VC, Seed Round

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John M. Reher at Brain Trust Accelerator Fund (Burlingame, CA) — sector focus: Early Stage VC, Later Stage VC, Seed Round.
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John M. Reher is based in Burlingame, CA.

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