Jerel Davis

Jerel Davis

Managing Director atVersant VenturesVancouver, Canada

Jerel Davis is a Managing Director at Versant Ventures in Vancouver, Canada, where he has supported over 25 portfolio companies since 2011. He previously worked at McKinsey & Company and holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University.

What Jerel can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeed, Series A, Series BCan lead the round
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. Amgen · scientist
  2. McKinsey & Company
  3. Versant Ventures · Managing Director
    Now
  4. McKinsey & Company

Investments named in public bios

BlueRockCRISPR TherapeuticsInception 4 and 5QuanticelAkero TherapeuticsNorthern BiologicsRepare TherapeuticsChinook TherapeuticsRayzeBioKolmTentarixVentusBorealisSanta AnaFireflyFable

Focus

company creationearly syndicationpharma partnershipsscience-led venture creationpharmaceuticalbiotech

Education

Stanford University, Ph.D.

Also at Versant Ventures

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Who is Jerel Davis?

Jerel Davis is a Managing Director at Versant Ventures in Vancouver, Canada, where he has supported over 25 portfolio companies since 2011. He previously worked at McKinsey & Company and holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University.

How much does Jerel Davis invest?

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

How do I pitch Jerel Davis?

A warm intro from a founder Versant Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Jerel Davis do before Versant Ventures?

scientist at Amgen; McKinsey & Company; McKinsey & Company.

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