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Dan Kidle

InvestorFounder

Managing Partner at Arboretum Ventures · Board director at Enumera Molecular · Board director at Akadeum Life Sciences · Board director at BrightSpec

Ann Arbor, MI

FoundedAkadeum Life SciencesBrightSpecCardioMEMSEnumera Molecular

About

Dan Kidle, a 2020 NVCA Rising Star and UC Berkeley VC University guest instructor, focuses on healthcare and life-science tools that cut costs and improve care in talent-rich local ecosystems.

Invests in

BiotechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodMedical Devices

Board director at Enumera Molecular

Intro paths

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In turn, Dan can intro founders to Enumera Molecular's investors below.

Enumera Molecular's investors · 1

Arboretum VenturesAnn Arbor · $5M – $15M checks · since 2026

Co-founders at Enumera Molecular

MC
Matthew CooperCEO & Co-founder
EH
Elaine HeronDirector

Board director at Akadeum Life Sciences

Intro paths

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In turn, Dan can intro founders to Akadeum Life Sciences's investors below.

Akadeum Life Sciences's investors · 12

Arboretum VenturesAnn Arbor · $5M – $15M checksBeringeaLondon · $3M – $10M checksBerkeley CatalystBerkeleyBlueStone Venture PartnersTucson · $250K – $1M checkseLab VenturesAnn Arbor · $25K – $100K checksID VenturesDetroit · $50K – $250K checksInvest MichiganNorthville · $100K – $250K checksKern Venture GroupBakersfieldMichigan Capital NetworkGrand Rapids · since 2026Michigan RiseEast Lansing · $50K – $150K checksNYBC VenturesNew YorkWestern Technology InvestmentPortola Valley · $250K – $30M checks

Co-founders at Akadeum Life Sciences

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Kalyan HandiqueExecutive Officer, Director
JY
John YoungerExecutive Officer, Director
JM
James MilitelloExecutive Officer

Board director at BrightSpec

Intro paths

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In turn, Dan can intro founders to BrightSpec's investors below.

BrightSpec's investors · 6

Arboretum VenturesAnn Arbor · $5M – $15M checksGenoa VenturesSan Francisco · since 2025Medvest CapitalPalm Beach Gardens · $1M – $3M checksNational Institutes of Health (NIH)since 2020National Science FoundationAlexandria · since 2015U.S. Armysince 2013

Co-founders at BrightSpec

RGRick Gordon
Rick GordonCEO
WC
Walter ColsmanExecutive Officer, Director
JW
JAFFRAY WOODRIFFDirector
RL
ROBERT LLOYDExecutive Officer, Director
TJ
THOMAS JONESDirector
DM
DAVID MCDANIELExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. Arboretum VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2021 — present
  2. Arboretum VenturesPartner2020 — 2021
  3. Arboretum VenturesPrincipal2017 — 2019
  4. Arboretum VenturesSenior Associate2015 — 2016
  5. Arboretum VenturesAssociate2013 — 2014
  6. Arboretum VenturesAnalyst2011 — 2012
  7. Strata OncologyBoard Membercurrent2026 — present
  8. Strata OncologyBoard Observer2016 — 2026
  9. Flosonics MedicalBoard Membercurrent2021 — present
  10. Akadeum Life Sciences, Inc.Board Membercurrent2021 — present
  11. Enumera MolecularBoard Membercurrent2022 — present
  12. BrightSpec, Inc.Board Membercurrent2022 — present
  13. PAK BioSolutionsBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
  14. Jumpcode GenomicsBoard Member2020 — 2024
  15. DropWorks, Inc.Chairman Of The Board2018 — 2021
  16. Swift Biosciences, IncChairman Of The Board2017 — 2021
  17. IntellicytBoard Member2014 — 2016
  18. Eli LillyFinancial Analyst2009 — 2011

Education

  1. University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration (MBA)2013 — 2015
  2. University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of BusinessBBA, Business Administration

Skills & more

Venture CapitalDue Diligence3Business PlanningFinancial Modeling6ResearchForecasting1Financial Analysis1Valuation3Cross-functional Team Leadership1

From Dan's professional profile.

Investments

Led

IntelliCyt

Sources: the firm's website · SEC Form D filings.

Colleagues at Arboretum Ventures

Amanda Elder
Vice President of Finance at Arboretum Ventures
Amanda Goldstein
Senior Executive Assistant at Arboretum Ventures
Andrew Cleeland
Investor at Arboretum Ventures
Charity Tarn
Principal at Arboretum Ventures
Chris Eso
Investor at Arboretum Ventures
Cynthia Jones
Executive Assistant at Arboretum Ventures
E. Selemon Asfaw
Investor at Arboretum Ventures
Evan McClelland
Controller at Arboretum Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Where does Dan Kidle work?
Dan Kidle is Managing Partner at Arboretum Ventures and Founder at Enumera Molecular and Founder at Akadeum Life Sciences and Founder at BrightSpec.
What does Dan Kidle invest in?
Dan Kidle invests in Biotech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Medical Devices.
What companies did Dan Kidle found?
Dan Kidle founded Akadeum Life Sciences, BrightSpec, CardioMEMS, Enumera Molecular.
Does Dan Kidle lead rounds?
Yes — Dan Kidle has led 1 tracked investment.

Same school

Also attended University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business268

Alexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaTige SavageCo-founder at RevolutionWendy XiaoPartner at NorthzoneRob LawrenceSenior Finance Associate at GreycroftHyun KooPartner at March Capital PartnersRichard GuVice President at March Capital Partners

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Shared employers

Also worked at Strata Oncology5

Nicole VitulloInvestor at Arboretum VenturesJan GarfinkleFounder and Managing Partner at Arboretum VenturesNicole WalkerSenior Advisor at 2Flo VenturesDavid GregorkaVenture Partner at Baird CapitalChristopher O'DonnellPartner at Pfizer Venture Investments

Also worked at Akadeum Life Sciences, Inc.3

Doug NealManaging Director at eLab VenturesJohn BonhardVice President at Blueprint EquityBill HyunVenture Partner at Genoa Ventures

Also worked at DropWorks, Inc.1

Jeff TerrellPartner at Arboretum Ventures

Also worked at Eli Lilly79

David MollerInvestor at Third Rock VenturesJesper GromadaInvestor at Third Rock VenturesMark LevinRetired Founding Partner at Third Rock VenturesRhonda PachecoPresident, U.S. Business Unit and U.S. Country Head at Takeda VenturesCarlos PayaVenture Partner at Ysios CapitalKjersti FrognerInvestor at Almi Invest

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