Kalamazoo Forward Ventures
Overview
Kalamazoo Forward Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, that invests in early-stage companies in the life sciences and technology sectors. The firm is focused on supporting entrepreneurs and innovation within the Kalamazoo region.
Portfolio Companies
11
Website
kzfv.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meknology | Jan 2025 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| PatenSee | Feb 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Novarna | Feb 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Glidance Inc | Jul 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| CircNova | Feb 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Kalamazoo Forward Ventures based?
Kalamazoo Forward Ventures is headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States.
When was Kalamazoo Forward Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Kalamazoo Forward Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Kalamazoo Forward Ventures have?
Kalamazoo Forward Ventures has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Kalamazoo Forward Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Meknology, PatenSee, Novarna, Glidance Inc, CircNova.
What was Kalamazoo Forward Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Kalamazoo Forward Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Novarna in 2025.
What sectors does Kalamazoo Forward Ventures focus on?
Kalamazoo Forward Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Kalamazoo Forward Ventures focus on?
Kalamazoo Forward Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.