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Apjohn Ventures

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Kingmaker Tier: 81 out of 100

Also known as APJOHN VENTURES ANNEX FUND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

  • Biotech & therapeutics
  • Care delivery & digital health
  • Medical devices & diagnostics
  • Multi stage
  • Seed
  • US
  • VC
  • B2B
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-20Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters
Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Latest fund size
$1MSEC amount sold, vintage 2010
Funds
1
Check size
$500,000 to $2,000,000 per dealSource (opens in a new tab)
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Record updated 29 September 2026

About

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.

Investment approach

Thesis
Apjohn Ventures is one of the few venture firms in Michigan and in the Midwest with experience and focus in biotech investing within the life sciences sector. The Midwest region is rich with top tier universities, research centers, and hospitals, developing novel ideas for the next generation of medical solutions. Our team works in partnership with life sciences entrepreneurs to launch and grow successful companies.Source (opens in a new tab)
Leads rounds
Sometimes
Lead policy
Committed to lead and co-invest in Michigan and the Midwest
Takes board seats
Sometimes
Board policy
After a successful close with Apjohn as an investor, we usually participate in the board at some level
Eligibility
Apjohn Ventures is committed to working with scientists and entrepreneurs who are interested in building life sciences companies.
Traction requirement
Initial proof of concept (preclinical data or prototype design)
Investing status notes
We review hundreds of promising business plans each year and are excited about the dealflow in this region.

Funds

APJOHN VENTURES ANNEX FUND, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
$1MVintage 2010, Main fund, SEC amount sold

SEC registration

SEC CIK
1505983

Locations

Headquarters
Kalamazoo, MI
Office
West Bloomfield
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