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Brian Daniels, MD

Venture Partner at5AM VenturesSan Francisco
5AM Ventures websiteFirm profile

Brian Daniels, M.D. is a Partner at 5AM Ventures, joining as Venture Partner in 2014 and becoming Partner in 2018. He previously led Development and Medical Affairs at Bristol-Myers Squibb and is based in San Francisco.

What Brian can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series ACan lead the round
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Career

  1. Bristol-Myers Squibb · Development and Medical Affairs lead
  2. 5AM Ventures · Venture Partner
    Now
  3. 5AM Ventures · Partner
    Now

Focus

clinical developmentbiotech investingtherapeutic areas

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, B.S.Massachusetts Institute of Technology, M.S.Washington University in St. Louis, M.D.

Also at 5AM Ventures

Andy J. SchwabManaging Partner
John D. Diekman, PhDFounding Partner
Kush M Parmar, MD, PhDManaging Partner
Scott M. Rocklage, PhDFounding Partner
Deborah Palestrant, PhDPartner, Executive Chair, 4:59 Initiative
Katie Bodner Spielberg, PhDPrincipal
Max Farina, MDPrincipal
Anna YaegerChief Investment Officer and Partner

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Who is Brian Daniels, MD?

Brian Daniels, M.D. is a Partner at 5AM Ventures, joining as Venture Partner in 2014 and becoming Partner in 2018. He previously led Development and Medical Affairs at Bristol-Myers Squibb and is based in San Francisco.

How much does Brian Daniels, MD invest?

5AM Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at seed, series a.

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What did Brian Daniels, MD do before 5AM Ventures?

Development and Medical Affairs lead at Bristol-Myers Squibb.

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