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Arboretum Ventures

Arboretum Ventures LLC is a venture capital firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2002. It specializes in making seed-stage, early-stage, mid-stage, and growth capital investments, primarily within the healthcare sector. The firm focuses on various areas, including healthcare services, medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare information technology, therapeutics, technology-based healthcare services, and life science tools. Arboretum Ventures typically invests between $5 million and $15 million in companies, with a notable emphasis on opportunities in the Midwest and Michigan. The firm is dedicated to supporting innovative healthcare companies that are poised for growth and development.

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Amanda Elder

Vice President of Finance

Jan Garfinkle

Founder and Managing Partner

Sarah Jameson

Senior Associate

Dan Kidle

Managing Partner

Marcy Marshall

CFO

Paul McCreadie

Partner and COO

Suraj Mudichintala

Associate

Timothy B. Petersen

Founder and Managing Partner

Jon J. Snyder

Venture Partner

Nicole Walker

Managing Director

Past deals in Laser

ViaLase

Series A in 2021
ViaLase develops an image-guided femtosecond laser surgical system for the treatment of glaucoma. ViaLase is headquartered in Corona Del Mar, California.

Convergent Dental

Series C in 2021
Convergent Dental is a privately owned dental equipment and technology company and developer of Sole, the world’s first computer-aided, CO2 laser system to ever be cleared by the FDA for both hard and soft tissue indications. Solea cuts significantly quieter, finer, and faster than any other laser-based system in dentistry. Solea’s speed and precision are a result of patented technologies and computer system controls that are unique to Convergent Dental, Inc. Convergent Dental unique system, with patented technologies and controls, nearly eliminates the need for the drill. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Needham, Massachusetts, United States.

Francis Medical

Series B in 2021
Francis Medical, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing vapor ablation therapy devices aimed at treating various urological cancers, including prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers. Its innovative treatments utilize water vapor technology, which employs energy from a small amount of water to effectively ablate cancerous tissue. This method not only targets the cancer but also aims to safeguard surrounding healthy structures, thereby minimizing the risk of significant side effects often associated with traditional cancer treatments.

Francis Medical

Series A in 2018
Francis Medical, Inc. is a medical technology company based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, founded in 2018. The company specializes in developing vapor ablation therapy devices aimed at treating various urological cancers, including prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers. Its innovative treatments utilize water vapor technology, which employs energy from a small amount of water to effectively ablate cancerous tissue. This method not only targets the cancer but also aims to safeguard surrounding healthy structures, thereby minimizing the risk of significant side effects often associated with traditional cancer treatments.

Mirabilis Medical

Series A in 2007
Mirabilis Medical, Inc. is a medical device company based in Bothell, Washington, that specializes in the development and manufacture of ultrasound devices aimed at the non-invasive treatment of uterine fibroids, a common condition affecting women. Established in 2004, the company provides innovative solutions for gynecologists, utilizing high-resolution ultrasound imaging to accurately locate and treat fibroid tissue deep within the body without the need for incisions or punctures. This proprietary technology allows for effective ablation of pathological tissue while minimizing damage to surrounding areas, positioning Mirabilis Medical as a key player in the field of gynecological treatments.