Nilay Thakar
Principal at ARCH Venture Partners
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Nilay Thakar, Principal at ARCH Venture Partners is an active investor based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This profile covers what Nilay Thakar backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.
- Investor type
- VCPEInvestor
- Stages
- Early Stage VentureSeries B
- Invests in
- Healthcare & BiotechBiotech & PharmaMedTech & Medical Devices
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Typical check
- $1.8M
- Past investments
- 74
Notable investments
OncoResponse
Remix Therapeutics
LifeMine TherapeuticsThe Australian Academy of Science
Cero Therapeutics
Encoded Therapeutics
Locanabio
Faraday Pharmaceuticals
AgBiome
MetacrineHow to reach Nilay Thakar
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What does Nilay Thakar invest in?
Nilay Thakar invests in Healthcare & Biotech, Biotech & Pharma and MedTech & Medical Devices, typically at Early Stage Venture and Series B. Match your sector and stage, then reach out with a personalized pitch.
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Nilay Thakar typically invests at Early Stage Venture and Series B. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
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Nilay Thakar typically writes checks around $1.8M. Use it as a signal for whether your raise fits their stage.
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