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Steve Gillis

Steve Gillis

Unclaimed
Managing Director, ARCH Venture PartnersARCH Venture PartnersChicago, IL

Current Firm

ARCH Venture Partners

Focus

Biotech, Digital Health

About Steve Gillis

Steve Gillis is a Managing Director at ARCH Venture Partners, a leading venture capital firm focused on early-stage scientific innovation and deep technology development. With a strategic investment focus spanning biotech, digital health, artificial intelligence, and deeptech sectors, Gillis brings significant expertise in identifying and scaling transformative technologies. At ARCH, he works with founding teams to commercialize breakthrough scientific discoveries and build category-defining companies. His investment philosophy emphasizes backing ventures that leverage cutting-edge science and engineering to solve complex problems across healthcare and technology domains. Gillis is actively engaged in the innovation ecosystem, connecting entrepreneurs, researchers, and industry leaders to accelerate the development of next-generation solutions. His career reflects a commitment to advancing scientific progress through venture capital investment and strategic partnership.

Focus Areas

Investment Stage

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+

Other Investors at ARCH Venture Partners

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Clinton Bybee

Co-Founder and Managing Director Emeritus, ARCH Venture Partners

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Kristina Burow

Managing Director, ARCH Venture Partners

ARCH Venture Partners

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Mark McDonnell

Managing Director, ARCH Venture Partners

ARCH Venture Partners

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Paul Berns

Managing Director, ARCH Venture Partners

ARCH Venture Partners

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Robert Nelsen

Co-Founder and Managing Director, ARCH Venture Partners

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Investment Profile

Steve Gillis is a Managing Director, ARCH Venture Partners at ARCH Venture Partners, based in Chicago, IL.

Steve'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 Steve Gillis?

Steve Gillis 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 Steve Gillis invest in?

Steve Gillis 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 Steve Gillis at?

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

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