Union Grove Venture Partners

Union Grove Venture Partners functions as a venture capital fund-of-funds manager, employing a hybrid investment model. The firm invests in both established and emerging US venture capital funds, strategically complementing these with direct co-investments alongside its fund managers. They focus on diversified technology and healthcare, applying a high-conviction strategy to identify promising opportunities.

Greg Bohlen and Patrick Cairns co-founded Union Grove Venture Partners in 2014, spinning off from Morgan Creek Capital Management. Bohlen initiated that venture arm in 2010, joined by Cairns in 2012. Bohlen’s background includes Wasatch Advisors; Cairns brings over two decades of direct and fund investing experience.

The firm serves a curated investor base, offering commingled funds and tailored portfolio solutions. Union Grove Venture Partners cultivates strong General Partner relationships, ensuring advantaged access to unique opportunities. Their vision is to foster the innovation economy, generating significant financial and societal returns through trust-based investment.