What check size does Gretchen van Steenwyk write?

Gretchen van Steenwyk typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Where did Gretchen van Steenwyk go to school?

Gretchen van Steenwyk studied at ETH Zürich (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Neuroepigenetics); Griffith University (Master of Science - MS, Biomedical Research); NOLS (Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician).

Gretchen van Steenwyk

Former Analyst at Nextech Invest

Zurich, Switzerland

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

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About

Gretchen van Steenwyk is a Principal at Vi Partners focused on health technology investment. She holds a background in molecular biology, neuroscience, and oncology, and serves as a scientific advisor in the healthtech sector.

Experience

Vi PartnersPrincipalcurrent2025 — present
Archer FundInvestment Manager2023 — 2025
Nextech InvestAssociate2023Zurich, Switzerland
Nextech InvestSenior Analyst2021 — 2022Zurich, Switzerland
Archer FoundationScientific Advisor2012 — 2021
ETH ZürichPostdoctoral Researcher2018 — 2020

Skills & more

International TravelAnalytical SkillsTeam LeadershipPublic SpeakingMentoringCreative Problem SolvingTeamworkNegotiationStrategyLeadershipCommunicationDeal Sourcing

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Financial ModelingInvestment StrategiesDue DiligenceVenture CapitalData AnalysisProject ManagementPhilanthropyEntrepreneurshipNeuroscienceResearchScientific WritingMedical Devices

Languages English · German

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Gabor Gyulveszi

Senior Associate at Nextech Invest

Thilo Schroeder

General Partner at Nextech Partners SCSp

Thomas Lips

General Partner at Nextech Invest

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gretchen van Steenwyk?: Gretchen van Steenwyk is a Principal at Vi Partners focused on health technology investment. She holds a background in molecular biology, neuroscience, and oncology, and serves as a scientific advisor in the healthtech sector.
What check size does Gretchen van Steenwyk write?: Gretchen van Steenwyk typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Gretchen van Steenwyk go to school?: Gretchen van Steenwyk studied at ETH Zürich (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Neuroepigenetics); Griffith University (Master of Science - MS, Biomedical Research); NOLS (Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician).

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Also attended ETH Zürich403

Bastian HasslingerInvestor at Index Ventures Cat WuInvestor at Index Ventures Steve VassalloInvestor at Foundation Capital Helge DaebelPartner, Head of Water at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag Maurin DaiInvestment Manager, Physical AI & Robotics at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag Christoph FreiPartner, Head of Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag

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Also attended Griffith University59

Harri PriceExecutive Assistant at Giant Ventures Global Llp Anna TyndalePortfolio Success Lead at AirTree Ventures Jai SheridanClient Services Manager at AirTree Ventures Reuben BramaInvestor at IDEO CoLab Ventures Alessa SängerInvestment Associate at Future Energy Ventures Werner GouwsInvestment Associate at Pipeline Capital

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Also attended NOLS45

Chris SaxmanDigital health entrepreneur, startup mentor, skier, fly fisherman, Steelers fanatic, Co-head of Health 2.0 Denver/Boulder Chapter Luis SpradleyPrincipal at Level Equity Maddy DwyerSenior Associate, Business Development at Cross Creek Advisors Alfred JohnsonCEO Partner at Ardent Venture Jonathan KarlsonSenior Associate - US Team at Founders Future Chris McKayManaging Director at Granite Ventures Llc

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Also attended The University of Queensland230

Giuseppe IademarcoHead of Global Partnership at P101 Ventures Jasmine BettesInvestor at Reinventure Group Esther GilmoreGlobal Head of the Client Team at Generation Investment Management Nilay ThakarPrincipal at ARCH Venture Partners Zenetta BurgerPartner at Giant Ventures Global Llp Thuy-Linh UongStrategy & Corp. Development Manager at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag

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Shared employers

Also worked at Nextech Invest12

Richard HeymanVenture Partner at ARCH Venture Partners Stella PaffenholzSenior Associate at Atlas Venture Melissa McCrackenPartner at Nextech Invest Niresh BerinpanathanPrincipal at Nextech Invest Jakob LovenPartner at Nextech Invest Alexis BorisyOperating Chairman at Curie.Bio

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Also worked at ETH Zürich212

Max HeftiInvestment Director - Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag Alex MercandettiInvestment Manager - Energy at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag Michal NatoraSenior Investment Director - Industrial IT & Robotics at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag Michela PudduSenior Investment Manager - Sustainable Materials and Circularity at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag Annina WinklerSenior Investment Manager - Water & AgriFood at Emerald Technology Ventures Ag Manuel Pantelias GarcesOperating Partner at Valor Equity Partners

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