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Jan Garfinkle
InvestorFounder & Managing Partner at Arboretum Ventures
Detroit Metropolitan Area
Writes $10M – $15M checks · typically $10M
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About
Jan Garfinkle built a top-tier healthcare fund from Ann Arbor, proving Midwest firms can generate strong returns; she paired medical-device and large-energy operating experience and testified before the U.S. Senate.
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Invests in
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechImpact & Social GoodMedical Devices
Deals · 6
Reprieve CardiovascularBoard seat
via Arboretum Ventures · filed Jun 2025 · $35.9M raise
RarecyteBoard seat
via Arboretum Ventures · filed Sep 2021 · $24M raise
Koya MedicalBoard seat
via Arboretum Ventures · filed Dec 2020 · $11M raise
Francis MedicalBoard seat
via Arboretum Ventures · filed Nov 2018 · $18.1M raise
Strata OncologyBoard seat
via Arboretum Ventures · filed May 2018 · $25M raise
Nxthera IncBoard seat
via Arboretum Ventures · filed Feb 2015 · $8M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Board seats
CardioMEMS
Investor
AtaCor MedicalBAROnova, Inc.CardioMEMSCardioMEMSEsperionHandyLabUptake Medical
Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources · the firm's website.
Colleagues at Arboretum Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jan Garfinkle?
- Jan Garfinkle built a top-tier healthcare fund from Ann Arbor, proving Midwest firms can generate strong returns; she paired medical-device and large-energy operating experience and testified before the U.S. Senate.
- Where does Jan Garfinkle work?
- Jan Garfinkle is Founder & Managing Partner at Arboretum Ventures.
- What does Jan Garfinkle invest in?
- Jan Garfinkle invests in Biotech, Digital Health, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Medical Devices.
- What check size does Jan Garfinkle write?
- Jan Garfinkle typically writes checks of $10M – $15M.
- What boards does Jan Garfinkle sit on?
- Jan Garfinkle holds tracked board seats at CardioMEMS, Francis Medical, Koya Medical, Nxthera Inc, Rarecyte, Reprieve Cardiovascular, Strata Oncology.
- What companies has Jan Garfinkle invested in?
- Investments tracked here include AtaCor Medical, BAROnova, Inc., CardioMEMS, CardioMEMS, Esperion, Francis Medical, HandyLab, Koya Medical, Nxthera Inc, Rarecyte, Reprieve Cardiovascular, Uptake Medical.
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