Karthik Ardhanareeswaran
InvestorPartner at GV (Google Ventures)
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Writes $250K – $50M checks · typically $25M
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
- GVPartnercurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- The D. E. Shaw GroupVice President / Quant2020 — 2022
- The D. E. Shaw GroupQuant2018 — 2019Greater New York City Area
- The D. E. Shaw GroupStrategy2015 — 2018Greater New York City Area
- The D. E. Shaw GroupTrader/Analyst, Low Latency Options2016 — 2017Greater New York City Area
- Yale School of MedicineResearcher, Stem Cell Bioinformatics and Neurodevelopment2012 — 2015Greater New York City Area
- GenentechOncology R&D Intern2014San Francisco Bay Area
- Johnson & JohnsonNeuroscience R&D Intern2013Greater San Diego Area
- Duke University School of MedicineResearcher, Stem Cell Bioinformatics2012 — 2013Durham, NC
Colleagues at GV (Google Ventures)
Andrew Wheeler
General Partner at GV (Google Ventures)
Anika Gupta
Investor at GV (Google Ventures)
Anika Gupta Vatsa
Principal at GV (Google Ventures)
Anthony Philippakis
Investor at GV (Google Ventures)
Ben Robbins
Investor at GV (Google Ventures)
Braden Kowitz
Investor at GV (Google Ventures)
Bradley Horowitz
Investor at Wisdom Ventures
Brendan Bulik-Sullivan
Investor 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); Yale University (Master of Science (M.S.), Molecular).
Same school
Shared employers
Also worked at The D. E. Shaw Group51
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Also worked at Yale School of Medicine38
Brittany de KouchkovskyDirector, University Relations at Osage University PartnersDavid Rosenthal, MDVenture Partner at AlleyCorpSophie RobinsonSenior Associate at Cure VenturesJonathan GertlerManaging Director at Bioventures InvestorsDouglas ReedGeneral Partner at Hatteras Venture PartnersOmair KhanPartner at Artis Ventures
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Also worked at Genentech101
David SchenkeinInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Marco PrunottoInvestor at MedicxiLogan HilleLife Sciences Analyst at CincyTechJosephine ChenInvestor at Sequoia CapitalAbbie CelnikerInvestor at Third Rock VenturesMark LevinRetired Founding Partner at Third Rock Ventures
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Also worked at Johnson & Johnson151
KobeFinance Director at Hummingbird VenturesMickelFinance & Risk Management at Hummingbird VenturesHal PazInvestor at Khosla VenturesNiall O'DonnellManaging Director at RiverVest Venture PartnersBrad H. ValeFounding General Partner at Treo Ventures, LlcAaron PriceCEO, TechUnited at Tech Council Ventures
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