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VentureDNA

Private equity

Lake Forest · 16 people tracked

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Investment thesis

VentureDNA targets partnerships with strong management teams seeking growth or long-term strategic partners. The firm creates value through active board involvement, operational guidance, and strategic planning, with particular emphasis on serving repeat entrepreneurs, owner-operators, and family businesses. The firm's approach is grounded in hands-on partnership and leveraging its seasoned partners' extensive industry experience and network.

Invests inMedia & EntertainmentUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.

HQ
Lake Forest, IL, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2004
AUM
$150M
Tracked investments
2

Team · 16 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Joe Brickman· Managing Partnerin
Michelle Moreno· Managing Partner – Investment Banking

Investment banking executive with over 25 years of experience serving public and private companies.

Tom Ramar· Managing Partnerin
Bill McNitt· Senior executive

Senior executive with experience in public and private companies across a variety of industries.

Christopher Morton· Administrative Partner

Administrative Partner at VentureDNA working directly with the firm's Founder.

Dominique Jackson· Strategic Advisor

Strategic advisor recently joined to work alongside the VentureDNA management team.

Gyasi Sutherland· Associate Relationship Manager

Relationship manager with over ten years of experience in marketing, sales, and client engagement.

Jeff Yehle· Human Resources

Senior-level advisory board member with expertise in sales and human resources.

What they invest in

from 1 of 2 portfolio companies

Biotech ×1

HQs:United States×1

Investments · 2 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path
BioMech Healthbiomechhealth.us
Hera Biotechherabiotech.comin

BiotechSan Antonio, US

Somer Baburek(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardPaul Castella(Director)Wendy Smith(Director)Neal Walsdorf, Jr.(Director)

Frequently asked questions

What sectors does VentureDNA focus on?
VentureDNA focuses on Media & Entertainment.
Where is VentureDNA located?
VentureDNA is headquartered in Lake Forest, US.

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