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Arboretum Ventures

Arboretum Ventures, based in Michigan, backs healthtech and life sciences startups at Series A and B, can lead rounds, and has a $268M latest fund.

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Entry stageSeries A, Series B
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsYes
FocusHealthtech, Life sciences
Latest fund$268M Fund VI (2023)
Investing team8 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Arboretum Ventures

8 people on the investing team, 5 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Dan KidleManaging PartnerFocus: life science tools.
Jan GarfinkleFounder & Managing PartnerShe has over two decades of experience in the medical device industry and has led investments in medical technologies.
Jeff TerrellManaging PartnerFocus: early-stage medical technology.
Tim PetersenFounder & Managing PartnerHe has invested in companies like Inogen and Accuri Cytometers, and holds degrees from Williams College, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and…
Tom ShehabManaging PartnerHe focuses on medical device and health IT companies, serving on multiple boards.
Charity TarnPrincipalShe previously held roles at Medtronic and Cardinal Health, and serves on the board of SonarMD.
James KimAssociateHe previously worked as a Senior Consultant at Guidehouse.
Sidh ChaudharyAnalystHe previously worked as an investment banking analyst at William Blair, focusing on healthcare and medical technology.

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Before you pitch

Ownership target7-10%
How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

Virtual IncisionStrata OncologyArborMetrixJUMPCODE Genomics

In their words

Midwest Healthcare Venture Capital Firm | Arboretum VenturesFor over 20 years we have been a successful healthcare venture capital firm rooted in the Midwest. Check out our portfolio companies.www.arboretumvc.com
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On these lists

Series A investors in United States1790Series B investors in United States563Series A healthtech investors243Series A life sciences investors167Series B healthtech investors128Series B life sciences investors91Series A investors in Michigan10Series A investors1867

Questions

What stage does Arboretum Ventures invest in?

Arboretum Ventures reports entry at series a, series b.

How much does Arboretum Ventures invest?

Arboretum Ventures has not reported a check size.

Does Arboretum Ventures lead rounds?

Yes. Arboretum Ventures says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Arboretum Ventures?

Dan Kidle (Managing Partner), Jan Garfinkle (Founder & Managing Partner), Jeff Terrell (Managing Partner), Tim Petersen (Founder & Managing Partner), Tom Shehab (Managing Partner).

Is Arboretum Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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