Arcturus Capital | Management

Arcturus Capital is a Southern California based venture capital firm. The Arcturus team combines 170 years of experience in venture capital investing, professional investment management, executive operating experience, and advanced scientific research.

Arcturus is managed by a team of seven principals comprised of four directors, three venture partners and one executive-in-residence. Our primary focus is early-stage technology companies in the Southern California area.

With a collective investment record spanning more than three decades, Arcturus principals have made more than 100 venture investments that have resulted in 22 IPOs and 38 M&A transactions. Arcturus principals have managed more than $2.5 B in investment assets and served as GPs or similar decision-making role in 7 institutional venture funds and 4 family office, or other small, funds. Operationally, they have founded 15 companies and served as directors on more than 50 corporate boards.

Managing Directors:
Stevan Birnbaum, Managing Director
Donald Hall, CFA, Managing Director
Stephen Watkins, Managing Director

Investment Professionals:
John Baldeschwieler, Ph.D., Venture Partner
Henry DeNero, Executive in Residence
Edwin Moss, Venture Partner
Amnon Yariv, Venture Partner

Staff:
Claudia Llanos, Staff Accountant
Lisa Casey, Executive Assistant