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Dan Phillips

Investor

Managing Director at Blue Venture Funds · Managing Director at Cultivian Sandbox Ventures · Managing Director at Sandbox Industries

Austin, Texas

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

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272 people in our graph share verified history with Dan — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Zach PoleyunlockedDan: together at University of Michigan (2000–2003)
×6Dan: together at University of Michigan
Dan: together at Sandbox Industries
×3Dan: together at Abacus Insights

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 — presentPhoenix, Arizona 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

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Investments

Board seats

Abacus InsightsCare ConnectorsCooks VentureCulture BiosciencesDebut BiotechFort HealthFull HarvestGeltorSmart Data SolutionsSolera

Investor

Cooks VentureCulture BiosciencesDebutDebut BiotechFull HarvestGeltorPhylagenSolera HealthSupergut

Sources: the firm's website · curated public sources.

Colleagues at Blue Venture Funds

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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 Blue Venture Funds.
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 Cooks Venture, Culture Biosciences, Debut, Debut Biotech, Full Harvest, Geltor, Phylagen, Solera Health, Supergut.
Where did Dan Phillips go to school?
Dan Phillips studied at University of Michigan (Bachelor of Science, Biology).

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