Kurt DelBene, who has previously held a corporate venturing role at Microsoft, has left his position with the US government's health department to join Madrona Venture Group as a venture partner.

Kurt DelBene, who spent over 20 years at software company Microsoft, has joined venture capital firm Madrona Venture Group as a venture partner. 

In the new role DelBene will help identify new investments with Madrona portfolio companies on strategic and operational initiatives. 

“Washington state is a hub of technology talent and innovation and Madrona is a key player in the ecosystem,” said DelBene. “I’m honoured to work with the team here and with the portfolio companies who are changing how…