Apjohn ventures

Apjohn Ventures Fund is a new venture capital firm based in Kalamazoo, Michigan established to invest primarily in early-stage life sciences companies across the Midwest. The goal of the Fund is to provide investors with superior financial returns by making equity investments in innovative life sciences companies with sustainable and outstanding growth potential. Investment Criteria 1) Life Sciences Only Focus Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology (a key area of focus) Medical devices and diagnostics Healthcare services 2) Early Stage Focus Emphasis on early-stage - defined as an emerging technology with proof of concept and patents, a promising market opportunity, and an entrepreneurial team or world-class innovator Balanced with an opportunistic investment philosophy to invest at any stage (Series A, B, C, D, or later) 3) Midwest Geographic Focus Committed to lead and co-invest in Michigan and the Midwest Open to investment opportunities outside the Midwest as syndicate opportunities emerge from our relationships with larger venture capital firms