Dan Kidle

Managing Partner atArboretum VenturesAnn Arbor

Dan Kidle is a Managing Partner at Arboretum Ventures, focusing on life science tools. He has held board roles at several portfolio companies and previously worked in corporate finance at Eli Lilly & Company.

What Dan can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeries A, Series BCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Career

  1. Eli Lilly & Company · corporate finance roles
  2. Arboretum Ventures · Managing Partner
    Now
  3. Eli Lilly & Company
  4. Arboretum Ventures · Analyst
    Now
  5. Arboretum Ventures · Partner
    Now

Investments named in public bios

BrightSpecEnumera MolecularFlosonics MedicalPAK BioSolutionsStrata OncologyIntelliCytSwift BiosciencesDropworksNeuMoDxSI-BONE

Focus

life science toolshealthcare

Education

Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, BBA and MBA

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Who is Dan Kidle?

Dan Kidle is a Managing Partner at Arboretum Ventures, focusing on life science tools. He has held board roles at several portfolio companies and previously worked in corporate finance at Eli Lilly & Company.

How much does Dan Kidle invest?

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

How do I pitch Dan Kidle?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Dan in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Arboretum Ventures backed works better.

What did Dan Kidle do before Arboretum Ventures?

corporate finance roles at Eli Lilly & Company; Eli Lilly & Company.

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