Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center
Overview
The Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center (BRCC) is located at Western Michigan University and provides startup and gap funding to promising Michigan-based life sciences and medical device ventures entering the commercialization phase of development. They consider a wide range of life science technologies across all indications including but not limited to: biotech therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, software, food,environmental and analytical services. BRCC also provides growth capital funding to Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) already servicing and on the market.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder Innovations | May 2017 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Peptinovo Biopharma | Jun 2021 | SAFE | Co-investor |
| ONL Therapeutics | Aug 2023 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Authsnap | Nov 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| GreenMark Biomedical Inc. | Aug 2020 | Convertible Debt | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center based?
Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center is headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States.
When was Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center founded?
Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center was founded in 2003.
How many portfolio companies does Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center have?
Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Shoulder Innovations, Peptinovo Biopharma, ONL Therapeutics, Authsnap, GreenMark Biomedical Inc..
What was Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center's most recent investment shown here?
Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Authsnap in 2025.
What sectors does Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center focus on?
Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center focus on?
Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center's AUM?
Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.