Arboretum Ventures, a health care venture capital firm based in Ann Arbor, has added Jeff Terrell as an investment partner.
He joins Arboretum after 13 years with Hatteras Venture Partners in Durham, N.C. where he co-led the firm’s medical device investing practice. Terrell’s venture experience spans portfolio company operating roles, fund operations, dealmaking, and managing portfolio investments through exit.
“I am honored to join a team I’ve worked alongside for years and long admired,” Terrell says. “I look forward to contributing to the strong foundation Arboretum has established, partnering with entrepreneurs and building innovative health care companies.”
Terrell has served as a board director for multiple companies including AtaCor Medical, Boomerang Medical, Cardiosense, Endogenex, and 410 Medical. He also was a co-investor and director with Arboretum’s Dan Kidle at Dropworks prior to its acquisition by Bio-Rad Laboratories.
He began his career at Medtronic as a clinical specialist and sales representative focused on spinal implants and image-guided surgical tools. Prior to joining Medtronic, Terrell realized a childhood ambition to become a professional quarterback and spent time in training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys.
“Jeff will add tremendous depth and reach to our investment team,” says Dr. Tom Shehabm managing partner or Arboretum. “Beyond his expertise and reputation as a talented investor, Jeff brings an energy and enthusiasm that will be tremendously additive to our culture.”
Terrell earned his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and an MBA at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, with a focus on health care and finance.
