Poppy Keller
Houston, Texas
Joined in 2005
When I talk about my affiliation with RiverVest, the two things I always find myself mentioning are how incredibly fascinating the medical innovation space is, and the seemingly magical ability of each member of the RiverVest team to maintain a sense of humility and compassion in spite of their combined monumental professional accomplishments. Grounded in purpose, that’s RiverVest.
Poppy initially joined RiverVest as a finance associate in the St. Louis office. Now, a consultant residing in Houston, Poppy conducts financial analysis in connection with portfolio company financings and M&A transactions. She also assists in quarterly valuation analysis, financial reporting, and fundraising efforts.
Prior to joining RiverVest, Poppy spent five years at Gordian Group, a New York City boutique investment bank, focusing on distressed company mergers, acquisitions and recapitalizations.
Poppy earned a B.A. in Economics from Princeton University, and has also earned certificates in Finance and French.
Personal Interests: running and raising 4 young kids
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