
Aphelion Capital
Description
Aphelion Capital is a specialized venture capital firm based in Littleton, Colorado, dedicated to fostering innovation within the medical technology and digital health sectors. Established with a clear vision, the firm focuses on identifying and supporting early-stage companies that are developing groundbreaking solutions to address critical healthcare needs. Their investment thesis centers on technologies that promise to significantly improve patient outcomes, enhance healthcare efficiency, and disrupt traditional medical paradigms.
The firm primarily targets Seed and Series A funding rounds, often taking a lead or co-lead position in these investments. Aphelion Capital's strategic approach involves not just providing capital, but also actively engaging with portfolio companies to guide their growth and development. According to their official statements, initial investments typically range from $1 million to $5 million, reflecting their commitment to providing substantial early-stage capital to promising ventures. They also participate in follow-on rounds, including Series B, to continue supporting their portfolio as companies scale.
Since its inception in 2004, Aphelion Capital has built a focused portfolio of companies at the forefront of medical innovation. Their investment activity demonstrates a consistent commitment to the healthcare sector, with Crunchbase indicating they have made at least 14 investments to date. This long-standing presence and specialized focus allow them to leverage deep industry expertise and networks to benefit their portfolio companies. Aphelion Capital's strategy emphasizes the creation and growth of companies that are poised to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare.
Investor Profile
Aphelion Capital has backed more than 37 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 8 rounds, about 22% of its total and boasts 9 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series C, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom, Canada.
- Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Medical Device, Medical.
- Typical check size: $1M – $5M.
Stage Focus
- Series C (27%)
- Series A (24%)
- Series B (19%)
- Series D (14%)
- Series Unknown (5%)
- Seed (5%)
- Debt Financing (3%)
- Series E (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (95%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
- Canada (3%)
Industry Focus
- Health Care
- Medical Device
- Medical
- Biotechnology
- Wearables
- Software
- Clinical Trials
- Hospital
- Manufacturing
- Health Diagnostics
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