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Ariel Kantor

Ariel Kantor

Principal atVersant VenturesCalifornia
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Ariel Kantor is a scientist and entrepreneur at Versant Ventures. He previously held leadership roles at ReCode Therapeutics and co-founded companies in genetic medicines and RNA biology.

What Ariel can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Best routeA warm introAsk a founder in their portfolio.

Career

  1. Evercore Partners · investment banker
  2. Oxford Science Enterprises · Entrepreneur-in-Residence
  3. ReCode therapeutics · Chief Business Officer
  4. Versant Ventures · Principal
    Now

Focus

genetic medicinesrna biology

Education

Duke University, B.S. in bioengineering and financeUniversity of Oxford, Ph.D. in Clinical Neuroscience

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Jerel Davis
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Tom Woiwode
Tom WoiwodeManaging Director
Markus Enzelberger
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Nigel Sheail
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Manuel Gonzalez
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Joel S. MarcusExecutive Chairman & Founder; founded and leads Alexandria Venture Investments, Alexandria Venture Investments

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Questions

Who is Ariel Kantor?

Ariel Kantor is a scientist and entrepreneur at Versant Ventures. He previously held leadership roles at ReCode Therapeutics and co-founded companies in genetic medicines and RNA biology.

How much does Ariel Kantor invest?

Versant Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Ariel Kantor?

A warm intro from a founder Versant Ventures backed works best.

What did Ariel Kantor do before Versant Ventures?

investment banker at Evercore Partners; Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Oxford Science Enterprises; Chief Business Officer at ReCode therapeutics.

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