Versant Ventures
Kirk Nielsen is a seasoned professional in the venture capital and healthcare sectors, currently serving as Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Vensana Capital since 2018 and Managing Director at Versant Ventures since 2006. Nielsen is also a Board Member of the National Venture Capital Association from 2020 to 2024. Previous experience includes roles in sales and marketing at Medtronic from 2003 to 2006, consulting at Bain & Company from 1999 to 2002, and a professional hockey player from 1996 to 1999. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Harvard Business School (2002-2004) and a BA in Biology from Harvard University (1992-1996).
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Versant Ventures
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Versant Ventures is a leading healthcare investment firm committed to helping exceptional entrepreneurs build the next generation of great companies. The firm’s emphasis is on biotechnology companies that are discovering and developing novel therapeutics. With $2.4 billion under management and offices in the U.S., Canada and Europe, Versant has built a team with deep investment, operating and clinical expertise that enables a hands-on approach to company building. Since the firm’s founding in 1999, more than 70 Versant companies have achieved successful acquisitions or IPOs.