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Paul Berns

Paul Berns

Unclaimed
Managing Director, ARCH Venture PartnersARCH Venture PartnersChicago, IL

Current Firm

ARCH Venture Partners

Focus

Biotech, Digital Health

About Paul Berns

Paul Berns is a Managing Director at ARCH Venture Partners, a leading venture capital firm focused on early-stage scientific innovation and deep technology. At ARCH, Paul invests across biotech, digital health, artificial intelligence, and deeptech sectors, leveraging his expertise to identify and support transformative companies at the intersection of science and technology. His investment thesis centers on backing entrepreneurs and scientific founders who are building breakthrough solutions to address significant global challenges. As a Managing Director, Paul plays a key role in ARCH's investment strategy, deal sourcing, and portfolio company support, working closely with founding teams to accelerate their path to impact. His focus on biotech and deeptech reflects a commitment to funding ventures that push the boundaries of what's scientifically possible while creating meaningful commercial value.

Focus Areas

Investment Stage

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+

Other Investors at ARCH Venture Partners

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Clinton Bybee

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Kristina Burow

Managing Director, ARCH Venture Partners

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Mark McDonnell

Managing Director, ARCH Venture Partners

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Robert Nelsen

Co-Founder and Managing Director, ARCH Venture Partners

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Steve Gillis

Managing Director, ARCH Venture Partners

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Investment Profile

Paul Berns is a Managing Director, ARCH Venture Partners at ARCH Venture Partners, based in Chicago, IL.

Paul's investment focus spans Biotech, Digital Health, AI, Deeptech, primarily investing at the Seed, Series A stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Paul Berns?

Paul Berns is a Managing Director, ARCH Venture Partners at ARCH Venture Partners, based in Chicago, IL. Their investment focus includes Biotech, Digital Health, AI.

What does Paul Berns invest in?

Paul Berns focuses on investments in Biotech, Digital Health, AI, Deeptech through ARCH Venture Partners. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.

What firm is Paul Berns at?

Paul Berns is currently at ARCH Venture Partners, headquartered in Chicago, IL, serving as Managing Director, ARCH Venture Partners.

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