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Andrew Brackin

Investor

Partner at Gradient Ventures

San Francisco

Thiel Fellow 2013

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About

Andrew Brackin is a Partner at Gradient, where he invests in vertical AI, healthcare, and application-layer companies. Before moving into investing, he co-founded Vial, a tech-enabled clinical trial platform that raised more than $100M, and served as the founding Head of Growth at Newfront, a commercial insurance brokerage acquired by WTW for $1.3B in 2025. He started his career at Jobr, a mobile job search app acquired by Monster in 2016. He was selected as a 2013 Thiel Fellow, one of 20 people worldwide awarded $100,000 to pursue entrepreneurship instead of attending college. Originally from London, he now lives in San Francisco.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Beyond investing

Founded
Co-founded Vial, a tech-enabled clinical trial platform that has raised over $100M.
Awards
Was named a 2013 Thiel Fellow, one of 20 recipients worldwide selected to receive $100,000 to pursue entrepreneurship instead of college.
Hobbies
Loves politics and live music.
More
Originally from London.

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Deals · 2

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Other disclosed investments

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Andrew Brackin?
Andrew Brackin is a Partner at Gradient, where he invests in vertical AI, healthcare, and application-layer companies. Before moving into investing, he co-founded Vial, a tech-enabled clinical trial platform that raised more than $100M, and served as the founding Head of Growth at Newfront, a commercial insurance brokerage acquired by WTW for $1.3B in 2025. He started his career at Jobr, a mobile job search app acquired by Monster in 2016. He was selected as a 2013 Thiel Fellow, one of 20 people worldwide awarded $100,000 to pursue entrepreneurship instead of attending college. Originally from London, he now lives in San Francisco.
Where does Andrew Brackin work?
Andrew Brackin is Partner at Gradient Ventures.
What does Andrew Brackin invest in?
Andrew Brackin invests in AI & Machine Learning, Digital Health, Healthtech.
What companies has Andrew Brackin invested in?
Investments tracked here include Enzo Health, Forge, Paladin, Vera Health, Enzo Health, Forge, FormlyAI, Hostie, Paladin, Vera Health.
What awards has Andrew Brackin received?
Was named a 2013 Thiel Fellow, one of 20 recipients worldwide selected to receive $100,000 to pursue entrepreneurship instead of college.
Does Andrew Brackin lead rounds?
Yes — Andrew Brackin has led 4 tracked investments.

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