Fundraising Fox

Dan Phillips

Investor

Managing Director at Cultivian Sandbox Ventures · Managing Director at Sandbox Industries

Austin, Texas

Writes $1M – $20M checks · typically $10.5M

About

Listed on the Sandbox Industries people page; detailed bio not available in the extracted content.

Contact· published on Dan's own website

Invests in

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechDigital HealthDirect to ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechHealthtechInsurTechSaaS

Experience

  1. Sandbox IndustriesPartnercurrent2011 — presentGreater Chicago Area
  2. The Blue Venture FundManaging Directorcurrent2012 — presentGreater Chicago Area
  3. Abacus InsightsBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
  4. Culture BiosciencesBoard Membercurrent2020 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  5. Debut BiotechBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentSan Diego Metropolitan Area
  6. Fort HealthBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  7. Smart Data SolutionsBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentGreater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
  8. Solera HealthBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentGreater Phoenix Area
  9. Care ConnectorsBoard Observercurrent2024 — presentNewport Beach, California, United States
  10. HealthboxDirector2011 — 2012Greater Chicago Area
  11. GE Healthcare Camden GroupSenior Consultant2008 — 2011Greater Chicago Area
  12. Sg2, LLCConsultant2005 — 2007

Skills & more

Project Management7Market AssessmentsHealthcare34Business Development12Financial Modeling8Healthcare Information Technology5Healthcare Consulting21Strategic Planning29Business Strategy15Start-ups27Hospitals7Entrepreneurship Education1
+8 moreEntrepreneurship DevelopmentAnalyticsManagementVenture CapitalPhysiciansLeadershipStrategyEntrepreneurship

From Dan's professional profile.

Investments

Board seats

Abacus InsightsCare ConnectorsCooks VentureCulture BiosciencesDebut BiotechFort HealthFull HarvestGeltorSmart Data SolutionsSolera

Investor

Culture BiosciencesDebut BiotechSupergut

Per the firm's website.

Colleagues at Cultivian Sandbox Ventures

Amanda Donohue-Hansen
Managing Director at Cultivian Sandbox Ventures
Andy Ziolkowski
Managing Director at Cultivian Sandbox Ventures
Bob Shapiro
Managing Director at Cultivian Sandbox Ventures
Luis Garcia
Associate at Cultivian Sandbox Ventures
Nick Rosa
Investor at Sandbox Industries
Ron Meeusen
Managing Director at Cultivian Sandbox Ventures
Steve Engelberg
Managing Director at Cultivian Sandbox Ventures
Taryn Goodman Gallery
Managing Director at Cultivian Sandbox Ventures

Network9

Arvind GuptaScout
Partner at Mayfield Fund
Bryan RosenblattScout
Partner at Craft Ventures
John Melas-KyriaziScout
Angel
Adam Zeplain
Co-Founder & Managing Partner at mark vc
Alex Behar
Partner at Buoyant Ventures Management, Llc
Amanda Donohue-Hansen
Managing Director at Cultivian Sandbox Ventures
Andrew Boyd
Vice President at Sandbox Industries
Binoy Bhansali
Managing Director at Sandbox Industries
Bob Shapiro
Managing Director at Cultivian Sandbox Ventures

Investors connected to Dan in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dan Phillips?
Listed on the Sandbox Industries people page; detailed bio not available in the extracted content.
Where does Dan Phillips work?
Dan Phillips is Managing Director at Cultivian Sandbox Ventures.
What does Dan Phillips invest in?
Dan Phillips invests in AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Climate Tech, Digital Health, Direct to Consumer, Enterprise Software, FoodTech, Healthtech, InsurTech, SaaS.
What check size does Dan Phillips write?
Dan Phillips typically writes checks of $1M – $20M.
What boards does Dan Phillips sit on?
Dan Phillips holds tracked board seats at Abacus Insights, Care Connectors, Cooks Venture, Culture Biosciences, Debut Biotech, Fort Health, Full Harvest, Geltor, Smart Data Solutions, Solera.
What companies has Dan Phillips invested in?
Investments tracked here include Culture Biosciences, Debut Biotech, Supergut.
Where did Dan Phillips go to school?
Dan Phillips studied at University of Michigan (Bachelor of Science, Biology).

Same school

Also attended University of Michigan516

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Shared employers

Also worked at Abacus Insights4

Graham BrooksPartner at .406 VenturesDusty LiebManaging Partner & Head of Investments at Echo Health VenturesJessica A. Zeaske, PhD, MBAManaging Partner, Strategic Investment at Echo Health VenturesMike SpadaforeManaging Director at Sandbox Industries

Also worked at Culture Biosciences5

Amanda Donohue-HansenInvestment Director at dsm-firmenich VenturingAnnie DorisInvestor at E14 FundAmanda Donohue-HansenManaging Director at Cultivian Sandbox VenturesWill PatrickFounder/CEO at Culture BiosciencesMatt BallFounder/CTO at Culture Biosciences

Also worked at Debut Biotech3

Corinna ChenPartner at Material ImpactShyam KamadolliManaging Director at Fine Structures VenturesBrad OttoPartner at SpringTide Ventures

Also worked at Smart Data Solutions1

Mike SpadaforeManaging Director at Sandbox Industries