Tyler Ridley

With over a decade of experience, Tyler Ridley is a seasoned financial consultant specializing in the life sciences industry. Tyler’s role as a valuation specialist extends beyond traditional advisory services, working with clients to assess the precise value of diverse assets and business interests and offering strategic consulting services based on his team’s assessments. His experience encompasses detailed valuations required for tax and financial reporting, including purchase price allocations (PPAs) after merger & acquisition activity as well as valuations of equity units (IRC 409A & ASC 718), especially in cases of complex capital structures.

Tyler’s career predominantly focused on the development of life science companies and their intersection with private equity sponsors. Before joining Weaver, Tyler commenced his career in the audit and valuation practices of a Boston-based Big Four accounting firm, focused on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Additionally, Tyler contributed to cytology research and development at a publicly traded, medical device company, primarily tasked with the testing of cancerous samples for educational purposes. Notably, Tyler co-founded multiple medical technology companies, where he spearheaded all aspects of fundraising and commercialization strategy.

Tyler is a certified public accountant with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance, accounting, and pre-med from Villanova University (high honors). Tyler also holds a Master of Science degree in Applied Biomedical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University (highest honors), specializing in translational tissue engineering.