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Karthik Ardhanareeswaran

Investor

Partner at GV (Google Ventures)

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Writes $250K – $50M checks · typically $25M

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About

An investing partner at GV focused on life sciences. Previously a VP and quant at D.E. Shaw developing algorithmic trading strategies, and earlier a stem cell and bioinformatics researcher at the Yale Child Study Center. Holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Yale in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.

Invests in

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Experience

  1. GVPartnercurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  2. The D. E. Shaw GroupVice President / Quant2020 — 2022
  3. The D. E. Shaw GroupQuant2018 — 2019New York City Metropolitan Area
  4. The D. E. Shaw GroupStrategy2015 — 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
  5. The D. E. Shaw GroupTrader/Analyst, Low Latency Options2016 — 2017New York City Metropolitan Area
  6. Yale School of MedicineResearcher, Stem Cell Bioinformatics and Neurodevelopment2012 — 2015New York City Metropolitan Area
  7. GenentechOncology R&D Intern2014San Francisco Bay Area
  8. Johnson & JohnsonNeuroscience R&D Intern2013San Diego County, California, United States
  9. Duke University School of MedicineResearcher, Stem Cell Bioinformatics2012 — 2013Durham, NC

Colleagues at GV (Google Ventures)

Abi Joyce
Executive Business Partner at GV (Google Ventures)
Amy Anton
Talent Partner at GV (Google Ventures)
Anika Gupta
Investor at GV (Google Ventures)
Anthony Philippakis
Investor at GV (Google Ventures)
Araceli Pacheco
Sr. Financial Analyst at GV (Google Ventures)
Ben Robbins
Investor at GV (Google Ventures)
Brendan Bulik-Sullivan
Investor at GV (Google Ventures)
Caleb Langlinais
Financial Analyst at GV (Google Ventures)

Frequently asked questions

Who is Karthik Ardhanareeswaran?
An investing partner at GV focused on life sciences. Previously a VP and quant at D.E. Shaw developing algorithmic trading strategies, and earlier a stem cell and bioinformatics researcher at the Yale Child Study Center. Holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Yale in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology.
Where does Karthik Ardhanareeswaran work?
Karthik Ardhanareeswaran is Partner at GV (Google Ventures).
What does Karthik Ardhanareeswaran invest in?
Karthik Ardhanareeswaran invests in Biotech, Digital Health, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
What check size does Karthik Ardhanareeswaran write?
Karthik Ardhanareeswaran typically writes checks of $250K – $50M.
Where did Karthik Ardhanareeswaran go to school?
Karthik Ardhanareeswaran studied at Yale University (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology); Yale University (Master of Science (M.S.), Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology).

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