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Firms, funds, partners, companies and rounds from sworn filings, firm sites and announcements, kept as a graph with a date and a source on every edge. Facts, inferences and estimates are labelled as such. A fund target is never a close, GAV is never dry powder, and a round size is never an investor’s check.
Firms / Arch Venture Partners
Arch Venture Partners
ARCH Venture Partners provides seed / early stage venture capital for technology firms in information technology, life sciences, and physical sciences
venture manager, reported GAV $10,548M across 14 vehicles
Importance
77
high
Active deployment
30
moderate
Emerging
0
low
Completeness
75
high
Freshness
100
high
Research priority
17
moderate
Identity and regulatory footprint
- Headquarters
- Chicago, ILadviserinfo.sec.gov
- Office address
- 8755 WEST HIGGINS ROAD, SUITE 1025, Chicago, IL, 60631-2176adviserinfo.sec.gov
- Business phone
- 773-380-6600adviserinfo.sec.gov
- Website
- HTTP://ARCHVENTURE.COM
- SEC adviser type
- exempt reporting adviseradviserinfo.sec.gov
- SEC exemption claimed
- venture capital fund adviseradviserinfo.sec.govItem 2.B(1): advises solely venture capital funds
- Latest Form ADV
- Mar 30, 2026
- Private funds reported
- 13 (13 venture capital funds)adviserinfo.sec.gov
- Private fund gross assets
- $11Badviserinfo.sec.govreported GAV of the funds, the adviser's own number; not fund size, not dry powder
- business email
- emailinquiries@archventure.comarchventure.compublished by the subject
- business phone
- 773-380-6600adviserinfo.sec.govpublished by the subject
Stated thesis versus observed behaviour
98 observed deals
Stated (the firm’s website)
- Sectors
- not stated or not yet read
- Stages
- not stated or not yet read
- Geography
- chicago, seattle
- Check size
- not stated; DFX does not estimate checks from round sizes
- Self-described
- venture capital
Observed (from deals on record)
Stage at participation
series b 75%series c 25%
Stage at first entry
series b 75%series c 25%
Sectors
unknown 82%Biotechnology 11%Other Health Care 4%Other Technology 2%Other 1%
lead rate 71%follow-on rate 0%new logos, 12 months 98
Funds and vehicles
14 reported, 4 no longer reported
| Vehicle | Type | Vintage | Lifecycle | Reported GAV | Owners | Form D sold | Latest Form D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch Venture Fund Xii, LP | Fund | 2022 form d first sale | Active deployment | $3.0B Sep 14, 2026 | 108 | $2.8B of $2.9B | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Arch Venture Fund Xi, LP | Fund | 2020 form d first sale | Mature | $1.6B Sep 14, 2026 | 98 | $1.9B of $1.9B | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Arch Venture Fund X Overage LP | Continuation vehicle | 2018 form d first sale | Harvest | $530M Sep 14, 2026 | 76 | $636M of $675M | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Arch Venture Fund X LP | Fund | 2018 form d first sale | Harvest | $493M Sep 14, 2026 | 75 | $636M of $675M | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Arch Venture Fund Ix Overage LP | Continuation vehicle | 2017 adv first reported | Harvest | $439M Sep 14, 2026 | 32 | $0 of $450M | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Arch Venture Fund Ix LP | Fund | 2016 form d first sale | Harvest | $486M Sep 14, 2026 | 37 | $408M of $550M | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Arch Venture Fund Viii Overage LP | Continuation vehicle | 2016 adv first reported | Harvest | $156M Sep 14, 2026 | 5 | $0 of $150M | Mar 6, 2015 |
| Arch Venture Fund Viii LP | Fund | 2014 form d first sale | Harvest | $384M Sep 14, 2026 | 22 | $401M of $401M | Aug 27, 2014 |
| ARCH Venture Fund XIII, L.P. | Fund | unknown | Unknown | $3.3B Sep 14, 2026 | 125 | $0 of $3.0B | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Arch Venture Fund VII LP | Fund | unknown | Unknown | $108M Sep 14, 2026 | 42 | unknown | unknown |
| Arch Venture Fund V LP | Fund | unknown | Unknown | $30.6M Mar 28, 2024 | 57 | unknown | unknown |
| Healthcare Focus Fund LP | Fund | unknown | Unknown | $3.9M Mar 28, 2024 | 2 | unknown | unknown |
| Arch Venture Fund VI LP | Fund | unknown | Unknown | $463,484 Mar 28, 2024 | 47 | unknown | unknown |
| Arch V Entrepreneurs Fund LP | Fund | unknown | Unknown | $302,052 Mar 28, 2024 | 30 | unknown | unknown |
| Arch Venture Fund IV LP | Fund | unknown | Wound down | $678,780 Mar 23, 2017 | 55 | unknown | unknown |
| Arch Venture Fund III LP | Fund | unknown | Wound down | $435,516 Mar 23, 2017 | 53 | unknown | unknown |
| Arch Venture Fund Iva LP | Fund | unknown | Wound down | $383,198 Mar 23, 2017 | 32 | unknown | unknown |
| Arch Entrepreneurs Fund LP | Fund | unknown | Wound down | $9,766 Mar 23, 2017 | 78 | unknown | unknown |
GAV is the gross asset value the adviser reported on Form ADV for the vehicle, never the fund’s committed size and never dry powder. Form D sold is the amount sold as of the latest filing, never a final close.
Investment team
46 current, 13 departed
Peter Mintun, Ph.D
AssociateAssociate
Robert Nelsen
Managing partnerManaging Partner
Brian Cuneo
PartnerSenior Partner
Carol Suh
PartnerPartner
Clinton Bybee
PartnerCo-founder & Managing Director, Emeritus
Clinton Whitewood Bybee
PartnerManaging Director · since Sep 1, 2020
Clinton Whitewood Bybee
PartnerManaging Director · since Sep 1, 2020
Corey Ritter
PartnerPartner
David Moore
PartnerSenior Partner
Keith Crandell
PartnerCo-founder & Managing Director
Keith Lawrence Crandell
PartnerManaging Director, President, Secretary And Shareholder · since Jun 1, 2001
Keith Lawrence Crandell
PartnerManaging Director, President, Secretary And Shareholder · since Jun 1, 2001
Kristina Burow
PartnerManaging Director
Kristina Marie Burow
PartnerManaging Director, Vice President, And Shareholder Cao · since Sep 1, 2020
Kristina Marie Burow
PartnerManaging Director, Vice President, And Shareholder · since Sep 1, 2020
Paul Berns
PartnerManaging Director
Paul Louis Berns
PartnerManaging Director · since Jan 1, 2024
Paul Thurk
PartnerManaging Director (1970-2021)
Robert Nelsen
PartnerCo-founder & Managing Director
Robert Taylor Nelsen
PartnerManaging Director, Ceo, And Shareholder · since Jun 1, 2001
Robert Taylor Nelsen
PartnerManaging Director, Ceo, And Shareholder · since Jun 1, 2001
Sean Kendall
PartnerPartner (Europe)
Steve Gillis
PartnerManaging Director
Steve Lazarus
PartnerCo-Founder & Managing Director (1931-2018)
Steven Nmn Gillis
PartnerManaging Director · since Oct 1, 2007
Steven Nmn Gillis
PartnerManaging Director · since Oct 1, 2007
Jason Doren
Platform and operationsGeneral Counsel
Mark Andrew Mcdonnell
Platform and operationsManaging Director, Cfo And Cao · since Nov 1, 2011
Mark McDonnell
Platform and operationsManaging Director, CFO & CAO
Nilay Thakar
PrincipalPrincipal
Axel Bouchon
Venture partnerVenture Partner
George Scangos
Venture partnerVenture Partner
Inca Coman
Venture partnerVenture Partner
Jake Bauer
Venture partnerVenture Partner
Jay Parrish
Venture partnerVenture Partner
John Maraganore
Venture partnerVenture Partner
Jordan Zwick
Venture partnerVenture Partner
Joseph Jeong
Venture partnerVenture Partner
Kevin Hrusovsky
Venture partnerVenture Partner
Luciana Borio
Venture partnerVenture Partner
Mary Chamberlain-Tharp
Venture partnerVenture Partner
Mayu Yoshikawa
Venture partnerVenture Partner
Olivia Zetter
Venture partnerStrategic Advisor & Venture Partner
Patrick Weiss
Venture partnerVenture Partner
Richard Heyman
Venture partnerVenture Partner
Vicki Sato
Venture partnerVenture Partner
13 departed (kept with end dates)
- Paul Steven Thurk · Managing Director · Nov 1, 2011 to Mar 26, 2021 Inference
- Steve Gillis · Managing Director · ? to Sep 16, 2026 Inference
- Steven Nmn Lazarus · Managing Director, President, Treasurer And Shareholder · Jun 1, 2001 to Dec 4, 2018 Inference
- Nilay Thakar · Principal · ? to Sep 16, 2026 Inference
- Axel Bouchon · Venture Partner · ? to Sep 16, 2026 Inference
- George Scangos · Venture Partner · ? to Sep 16, 2026 Inference
- Inca Coman · Venture Partner · ? to Sep 16, 2026 Inference
- Jay Parrish · Venture Partner · ? to Sep 16, 2026 Inference
- John Maraganore · Venture Partner · ? to Sep 16, 2026 Inference
- Joseph Jeong · Venture Partner · ? to Sep 16, 2026 Inference
- Mayu Yoshikawa · Venture Partner · ? to Sep 16, 2026 Inference
- Richard Heyman · Venture Partner · ? to Sep 16, 2026 Inference
- Vicki Sato · Venture Partner · ? to Sep 16, 2026 Inference
Investments on record
98 edges, 95 companies, 2 partner-attributed
“This investor” is the amount disclosed for this investor alone; it is unknown unless a source said it. The round size is the whole round.
Co-investors
40 relationships from shared deals, counted for the whole firm
Omega Fund Management, LLC 5 shared · strongForesite Capital 5 shared · strongDecheng Capital LLC 3 shared · recurringCatalio Capital Management, LP 3 shared · recurringKhosla Ventures, LLC 3 shared · recurringCity Hill Ventures, LLC 3 shared · recurringAvoro Capital Advisors LLC 2 shared · recurringLUX Capital Management, LLC 2 shared · recurring · we led 1RA Capital Management, LP 2 shared · recurring · we led 1Institutional Venture 2 shared · recurringFuture Planet Capital Limited 1 shared · one timeVida Ventures 1 shared · one timeWestlake Biopartners, LLC 1 shared · one timeLifeforce Capital Management, LLC 1 shared · one timeInnovating Capital Management, LLC 1 shared · one timeShine Capital 1 shared · one timeSanofi 1 shared · one timeVenture Investors LLC 1 shared · one timeCity Light Capital Management III, LLC 1 shared · one timeProspect Management Co. II, LLC 1 shared · one timeOMX Ventures, LLC 1 shared · one timeMenlo Ventures 1 shared · one timeVivo Capital, LLC 1 shared · one timeNEW Leaf Venture Partners 1 shared · one timeLongwood Fund 1 shared · one timeAsset Management Ventures, LLC 1 shared · one timeSanofi Ventures 1 shared · one timeForepont Capital LLC 1 shared · one timeCompound Advisors, LLC 1 shared · one timeArtis Capital Management, L.P. 1 shared · one timeMedical Excellence Capital, LLC 1 shared · one timeAlleycorp Advisers, LLC 1 shared · one timeHOF Capital 1 shared · one timeSpringrock Management 1 shared · one timeAmerican Family Ventures 1 shared · one timeHuman Capital 1 shared · one timeArtis Ventures Management, L.P. 1 shared · one timeAperture Management LLC 1 shared · one timeSolas Bioventures Management, LLC 1 shared · one timeRally Ventures Management, LLC 1 shared · one time
Limited partners
10 disclosed
- California State Teachers' Retirement System in Arch Venture Fund VI LP $30.0M calstrs.com
- Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation in Arch Venture Fund Viii Overage LP $100M apfc.org
- Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation in Arch Venture Fund Viii LP $101M apfc.org
- Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation in Arch Venture Fund X LP $25.0M apfc.org
- Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation in Arch Venture Fund X Overage LP $25.0M apfc.org
- Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation in ARCH Venture Fund XIII, L.P. $50.0M apfc.org
- Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation in Arch Venture Fund Xi, LP $25.0M apfc.org
- Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation in Arch Venture Fund Xii, LP $25.0M apfc.org
- Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation in Arch Venture Fund Ix LP $50.0M apfc.org
- Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation in Arch Venture Fund Ix Overage LP $50.0M apfc.org
Timeline
36 dated events
- Sep 16, 2026upgrade your browser no longer listed on Arch Venture Partners's portfolio pageRemoved from portfolio pagePortfolioInferenceupgrade your browserVenture organization websites (about, team, portfolio, thesis, news pages)
- Sep 16, 2026Nilay Thakar (Principal) no longer on the team page of Arch Venture PartnersPerson leftPeopleInferenceNilay ThakarVenture organization websites (about, team, portfolio, thesis, news pages)
- Sep 16, 2026Mayu Yoshikawa (Venture Partner) no longer on the team page of Arch Venture PartnersPerson leftPeopleInferenceMayu YoshikawaVenture organization websites (about, team, portfolio, thesis, news pages)
- Sep 16, 2026Axel Bouchon (Venture Partner) no longer on the team page of Arch Venture PartnersPerson leftPeopleInferenceAxel BouchonVenture organization websites (about, team, portfolio, thesis, news pages)
- Sep 16, 2026Inca Coman (Venture Partner) no longer on the team page of Arch Venture PartnersPerson leftPeopleInferenceInca ComanVenture organization websites (about, team, portfolio, thesis, news pages)
- Sep 16, 2026Jay Parrish (Venture Partner) no longer on the team page of Arch Venture PartnersPerson leftPeopleInferenceJay ParrishVenture organization websites (about, team, portfolio, thesis, news pages)
- Sep 16, 2026Richard Heyman (Venture Partner) no longer on the team page of Arch Venture PartnersPerson leftPeopleInferenceRichard HeymanVenture organization websites (about, team, portfolio, thesis, news pages)
- Sep 16, 2026Vicki Sato (Venture Partner) no longer on the team page of Arch Venture PartnersPerson leftPeopleInferenceVicki SatoVenture organization websites (about, team, portfolio, thesis, news pages)
- Sep 16, 2026Joseph Jeong (Venture Partner) no longer on the team page of Arch Venture PartnersPerson leftPeopleInferenceJoseph JeongVenture organization websites (about, team, portfolio, thesis, news pages)
- Sep 16, 2026George Scangos (Venture Partner) no longer on the team page of Arch Venture PartnersPerson leftPeopleInferenceGeorge ScangosVenture organization websites (about, team, portfolio, thesis, news pages)
- Sep 16, 2026John Maraganore (Venture Partner) no longer on the team page of Arch Venture PartnersPerson leftPeopleInferenceJohn MaraganoreVenture organization websites (about, team, portfolio, thesis, news pages)
- Sep 16, 2026Steve Gillis (Managing Director) no longer on the team page of Arch Venture PartnersPerson leftPeopleInferenceSteve GillisVenture organization websites (about, team, portfolio, thesis, news pages)
- Mar 29, 2023Arch Venture Fund Xii, LP first reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture Partners (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $2,968,529,420Fund first reported on Form ADVFundsFactArch Venture Fund Xii, LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Mar 26, 2021Paul Steven Thurk (Managing Director) no longer on Schedule A of Arch Venture Partners
- Mar 26, 2021Arch Venture Fund Xi, LP first reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture Partners (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $231,850,461Fund first reported on Form ADVFundsFactArch Venture Fund Xi, LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Mar 22, 2019Arch Venture Fund X Overage LP first reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture Partners (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $491,615,238Fund first reported on Form ADVFundsFactArch Venture Fund X Overage LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Mar 22, 2019Arch Venture Fund X LP first reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture Partners (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $491,299,166Fund first reported on Form ADVFundsFactArch Venture Fund X LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Dec 4, 2018Steven Nmn Lazarus (Managing Director, President, Treasurer And Shareholder) no longer on Schedule A of Arch Venture Partners
- Mar 20, 2018Arch Venture Fund Iva LP no longer reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture PartnersFund no longer reportedFundsInferenceArch Venture Fund Iva LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Mar 20, 2018Arch Venture Fund IV LP no longer reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture PartnersFund no longer reportedFundsInferenceArch Venture Fund IV LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Mar 20, 2018Arch Entrepreneurs Fund LP no longer reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture PartnersFund no longer reportedFundsInferenceArch Entrepreneurs Fund LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Mar 20, 2018Arch Venture Fund III LP no longer reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture PartnersFund no longer reportedFundsInferenceArch Venture Fund III LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Mar 23, 2017Arch Venture Fund Ix LP first reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture Partners (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $557,445,298Fund first reported on Form ADVFundsFactArch Venture Fund Ix LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Mar 23, 2017Arch Venture Fund Ix Overage LP first reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture Partners (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $324,199,575Fund first reported on Form ADVFundsFactArch Venture Fund Ix Overage LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Mar 24, 2016Arch Venture Fund Viii Overage LP first reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture Partners (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $160,980,438Fund first reported on Form ADVFundsFactArch Venture Fund Viii Overage LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Mar 26, 2015Arch Venture Fund Viii LP first reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture Partners (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $405,203,120Fund first reported on Form ADVFundsFactArch Venture Fund Viii LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Mar 30, 2012Arch V Entrepreneurs Fund LP first reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture Partners (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $709,650Fund first reported on Form ADVFundsFactArch V Entrepreneurs Fund LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Mar 30, 2012Arch Venture Fund Iva LP first reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture Partners (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $1,627,710Fund first reported on Form ADVFundsFactArch Venture Fund Iva LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Mar 30, 2012Arch Venture Fund VI LP first reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture Partners (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $546,857,486Fund first reported on Form ADVFundsFactArch Venture Fund VI LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Mar 30, 2012Arch Venture Fund VII LP first reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture Partners (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $399,370,847Fund first reported on Form ADVFundsFactArch Venture Fund VII LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Mar 30, 2012Arch Entrepreneurs Fund LP first reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture Partners (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $233,411Fund first reported on Form ADVFundsFactArch Entrepreneurs Fund LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Mar 30, 2012Arch Venture Partners first filed Form ADV (ERA, venture capital fund adviser exemption)First SEC adviser filingOrganizationFactSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Mar 30, 2012Healthcare Focus Fund LP first reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture Partners (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $2,563,221Fund first reported on Form ADVFundsFactHealthcare Focus Fund LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Mar 30, 2012Arch Venture Fund III LP first reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture Partners (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $2,853,717Fund first reported on Form ADVFundsFactArch Venture Fund III LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Mar 30, 2012Arch Venture Fund V LP first reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture Partners (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $100,687,816Fund first reported on Form ADVFundsFactArch Venture Fund V LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
- Mar 30, 2012Arch Venture Fund IV LP first reported on Form ADV by Arch Venture Partners (Venture Capital Fund), GAV $6,371,602Fund first reported on Form ADVFundsFactArch Venture Fund IV LPSEC Form ADV filing data 2011 to 2024 (every filing, Schedule D 7.B.(1) private funds, Schedules A/B)
Classification history
- Sep 15, 2026Institutional venture firm (confirmed, 95%, cls-1)venture manager, reported GAV $10,548M across 14 vehicles
- Sep 14, 2026Institutional venture firm (confirmed, 95%, cls-1)venture manager, reported GAV $10,518M across 12 vehicles
- Sep 12, 2026Institutional venture firm (confirmed, 95%, cls-1)venture manager, reported GAV $10,548M across 11 vehicles
Evidence
61 observations from 4 sources