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TGap Ventures
TGap Ventures, LLC is a venture capital firm headquartered in Western Michigan. It serves entrepreneurs throughout the Midwest by assisting them to define,...
TGap Ventures
TGap Ventures, LLC is a venture capital firm headquartered in Western Michigan. It serves entrepreneurs throughout the Midwest by assisting them to define, develop, grow, and build value in their businesses. The team is a mix of successful venture capitalists, managers and entrepreneurs with the experience and patience required to build great businesses from developing companies.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2002
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Kalamazoo
Corporate office
Kalamazoo, MI, United States
Principals
Jack K. Ahrens
II, Founding General Partner
Peter W. Farner
General Partner
Nancy K. Francis
Administration
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Which geographies does TGap Ventures prioritize?
The firm is headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and concentrates on the Great Lakes region — Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and western Pennsylvania. TGap selectively evaluates opportunities in other US heartland markets when the industrial thesis aligns, but does not appear to invest on the coasts.
How does TGap Ventures source deal flow?
TGap relies on a local-network sourcing model built on relationships with university tech-transfer offices, manufacturing executives, and regional startup accelerators in western Michigan. The firm's geographic concentration gives it early visibility into spinouts from engineering programs and industrial R&D labs before they reach broader investor audiences.
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