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Dayton Misfeldt

Dayton Misfeldt

Partner atDecheng CapitalCalifornia
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Dayton Misfeldt is a Partner at Decheng Capital since January 2021. He previously held roles at Bay City Capital and Roth Capital Partners, and began his career in consulting.

What Dayton can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series BLead preference not reported
Pitch pageSubmit on their siteThe firm asks founders to apply here.

Career

  1. LifeScience Economics
  2. Roth Capital Partners · Vice President
  3. Bay City Capital · Managing Director
  4. Decheng Capital · Partner
    Now
  5. LifeScience Economics

Investments named in public bios

Cadence PharmaceuticalsCivitas TherapeuticsDermiraExcellergyMAP PharmaceuticalsNextwave PharmaceuticalsOculex PharmaceuticalsPharmion

Focus

biopharmaceuticalslife sciencesbiopharmaceutical

Education

University of California, San Diego, BA in Economics

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Victor Tong Jr.Managing Director
Qiang Xu
Qiang XuPartner
Tony Tong
Tony TongPartner
Wei Xu
Wei XuPartner
Aaron Li
Aaron LiPrincipal
Joan Chen
Joan ChenVice President

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Lou LangePartner, Asset Management Ventures (AMV)

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Who is Dayton Misfeldt?

Dayton Misfeldt is a Partner at Decheng Capital since January 2021. He previously held roles at Bay City Capital and Roth Capital Partners, and began his career in consulting.

How much does Dayton Misfeldt invest?

Decheng Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How do I pitch Dayton Misfeldt?

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What did Dayton Misfeldt do before Decheng Capital?

LifeScience Economics; Vice President at Roth Capital Partners; Managing Director at Bay City Capital; LifeScience Economics.

Last updated 2026-10-15. Is this you? Ask for a correction.