Chris York is currently head of originations for MidCap’s Life Sciences Lending Group. Mr. York brings more than 9 years of experience providing venture debt financing to private and public technology and life science companies. Prior to joining MidCap, Mr. York was responsible for business development activities at BlueCrest Capital Finance. Mr. York was also one of the founding members of the Merrill Lynch Capital Life Sciences Venture Debt team. Prior to Merrill Lynch Capital, Mr. York spent 6 years at Silicon Valley Bank where he was responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with venture capital and private equity firms throughout the East Coast. Prior to joining Silicon Valley Bank, Mr. York was a professional golfer for 2 years, playing on various professional tours throughout the world.

Mr. York graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. with a B.S. in Finance.