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TGap Ventures is a Western Michigan-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments across the Midwest. It provides capital and strategic guidance to developing businesses in sectors like medical devices, healthcare, and specialized manufacturing. The firm assists entrepreneurs in defining, developing, and growing their companies, building significant value within its portfolio.
Jack Ahrens and Peter Farner co-founded TGap Ventures in 2002. Their insight recognized a critical need for comprehensive support for Midwest entrepreneurs, guiding ventures from ideation to market presence. The founders combined venture capital and entrepreneurial acumen, establishing a firm dedicated to fostering growth and bridging the early-stage development gap.
The firm primarily serves early-stage entrepreneurs and developing companies throughout the Midwest. TGap Ventures commits to cultivating robust businesses by offering guidance to commercialize innovations and enhance enterprise value. Its long-term vision positions the firm as a pivotal partner, transforming promising concepts into thriving ventures that contribute to regional economic vitality.
TGap Ventures has 4 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $3.0M Other Equity in HistoSonics in September 2015.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2015 | HistoSonics | $3.0M Other Equity | — | Early Stage Partners, Fletcher Spaght Ventures, Grand Angels, Hatteras Venture Partners, Venture Investors |
| Jun 1, 2015 | NeoChord | $20.0M Series C | AVI Kometz | Arboretum Ventures, Baird Capital, Endeavor Venture Funds, CHV Capital, Heron Capital, Michael Fulton |
| May 1, 2014 | Inspire Medical Systems | $40.0M Series E | OrbiMed | Cincy Tech, U.S. Venture Partners, Aperture Venture Partners, GDN Holdings, Johnson & Johnson Innovation, Kleiner Perkins, Medtronic, Synergy Life Science Partners |
| May 1, 2012 | Inspire Medical Systems | $15.0M Series C | — | U.S. Venture Partners, GDN Holdings, Kleiner Perkins, Medtronic, Synergy Life Science Partners |