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Kirk Nielsen
InvestorGeneral Partner at VMT · Co-founder and Managing Partner at Vensana Capital · General Partner at Versant Venture AIV Holdings
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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About
Co-founder and Managing Partner at Vensana Capital, who co-founded the firm in 2019 while a Managing Director leading the medtech practice at Versant Ventures. He previously worked at Medtronic, Fluidigm, and Bain & Company, and was a professional hockey player earlier in life.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureHealthtechMedical Devices
Deals · 1
Alleviant Medical IncBoard seat
via Vensana Capital · filed Jan 2025 · $91.4M raise
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Other disclosed investments
Board seats
Per SEC Form D filings.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Kirk Nielsen?
- Co-founder and Managing Partner at Vensana Capital, who co-founded the firm in 2019 while a Managing Director leading the medtech practice at Versant Ventures. He previously worked at Medtronic, Fluidigm, and Bain & Company, and was a professional hockey player earlier in life.
- Where does Kirk Nielsen work?
- Kirk Nielsen is General Partner at VMT and Co-founder and Managing Partner at Vensana Capital and General Partner at Versant Venture AIV Holdings.
- What does Kirk Nielsen invest in?
- Kirk Nielsen invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, Healthtech, Medical Devices.
- What boards does Kirk Nielsen sit on?
- Kirk Nielsen holds tracked board seats at Alleviant Medical Inc, Spyglass Pharma.
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