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Apex Venture Partners

North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago

Description

Apex Venture Partners is a well-established venture capital firm with a significant history in the technology investment landscape, founded in Chicago in 1987. With over three decades of experience, the firm has successfully raised and managed six funds, accumulating more than $600 million in assets under management. Apex primarily focuses on early-stage technology companies, demonstrating a consistent commitment to fostering innovation from its nascent stages.

The firm's investment strategy centers on providing initial capital to promising startups across Seed, Series A, and Series B funding rounds. Apex Venture Partners typically deploys initial investments ranging from $1 million to $5 million, while also reserving capital for subsequent follow-on rounds to support portfolio companies through their growth trajectories. Their sector focus is broad yet targeted, encompassing critical areas such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), FinTech, Healthcare IT, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cybersecurity, and Data Infrastructure.

Over its operational history, Apex Venture Partners has built an extensive portfolio, having invested in more than 100 companies. This deep engagement across various technology verticals underscores their expertise in identifying and nurturing disruptive technologies. The firm's long-standing presence and strategic investments reflect a dedication to partnering with visionary entrepreneurs who are developing solutions poised to reshape their respective industries. Their approach combines financial backing with strategic guidance, aiming to accelerate the development and market penetration of their portfolio companies.

Investor Profile

Apex Venture Partners has backed more than 83 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 21 rounds, about 25% of its total and boasts 30 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series B, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Sweden, Germany.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Enterprise Software, Information Technology.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $5M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (28%)
  • Series B (19%)
  • Series A (19%)
  • Series C (18%)
  • Series D (6%)
  • Series E (4%)
  • Debt Financing (2%)
  • Private Equity (1%)
  • Series G (1%)
  • Seed (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (95%)
  • Sweden (1%)
  • Germany (1%)
  • Canada (1%)
  • Austria (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Enterprise Software
  • Information Technology
  • Internet
  • Saas
  • Analytics
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing
  • Mobile
  • Telecommunications
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Apex Venture Partners frequently co-invest with?

Baird Capital
North America, Wisconsin, United States, Milwaukee
Co-Investments: 5
I2A Fund
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 5
PJC
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 4
BP
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
Origin Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 5
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 12
North Hill Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 6
Pritzker Group Venture Capital
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 5
AE
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 5
ECentury Capital Partners
North America, Virginia, United States, Mclean
Co-Investments: 6

Which angels does Apex Venture Partners often collaborate with?

AL
North America, Maryland, United States, Baltimore
Shared Deals: 1
BS
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 1
IS
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 2
JA
North America, Arizona, United States, Phoenix
Shared Deals: 1
JH
North America, Wisconsin, United States, Milwaukee
Shared Deals: 1
JS
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 1
Dan Clifford
North America, Quintana Roo, Mexico, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Daniel Malven
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
David Rosenblatt
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Apex Venture Partners?

contextflow

Vienna, Wien, Austria

contextflow uses AI imaging technology to support radiologists during their daily clinical routine.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMachine LearningMedicalMedical DeviceSoftwareSoftware Engineering
Series UnknownOct 15, 2019
Illumitex

Austin, Texas, United States

Illumitex is a manufacturer of precision LEDs, LED lights, LED grow lights, and digital horticulture solutions.

AgricultureAgTechArchitectureEnergy EfficiencyHardwareHorticultureManufacturingSoftware
Series CAug 11, 2015
Amount Raised: $16,000,000
Illumitex

Austin, Texas, United States

Illumitex is a manufacturer of precision LEDs, LED lights, LED grow lights, and digital horticulture solutions.

AgricultureAgTechArchitectureEnergy EfficiencyHardwareHorticultureManufacturingSoftware
Debt FinancingOct 14, 2014
Amount Raised: $3,985,866
DialogTech

Chicago, Illinois, United States

DialogTech provides actionable marketing analytics for businesses that value phone calls.

AnalyticsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing AutomationSaaSSoftwareTelecommunications
Series ESep 11, 2014
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
DialogTech

Chicago, Illinois, United States

DialogTech provides actionable marketing analytics for businesses that value phone calls.

AnalyticsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing AutomationSaaSSoftwareTelecommunications
Series DJan 9, 2014
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
Sittercity

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Sittercity's mission is to make child care finally work.

Child CareConsumerInternet
Debt FinancingDec 3, 2013
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Sittercity

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Sittercity's mission is to make child care finally work.

Child CareConsumerInternet
Series CNov 18, 2013
Amount Raised: $13,000,000
Smart Lunches

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Smart Lunches is an online ordering and delivery platform that enables parents to order school lunch for their children.

Delivery ServiceE-CommerceEducationFood and BeverageInternetOnline PortalsSoftware
Series UnknownJun 21, 2013
Amount Raised: $1,600,000
Smart Lunches

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Smart Lunches is an online ordering and delivery platform that enables parents to order school lunch for their children.

Delivery ServiceE-CommerceEducationFood and BeverageInternetOnline PortalsSoftware
Series AAug 23, 2012
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Analyte Health

Houston, Texas, United States

Digital healthcare technology startup providing disruptive innovation to consumer healthcare via Analyte’s diagnostic triage platform.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsInformation TechnologyWellness
Series UnknownJul 25, 2012
Amount Raised: $22,000,000