Tappan Hill Ventures

About The Fund

Tappan Hill Ventures is a private equity firm that specializes in seed, startup, and early-stage investments. They focus their investments in various sectors, including software (from web-based marketplaces to SaaS platforms), IT (including a broader array of TMT technologies), hardware and manufacturing, entertainment and sports, healthcare and wellness, life sciences, and oncology. Founded with a close connection to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Tappan Hill Ventures aims to leverage the expertise and network of investors linked through doctoral and master's programs from the university. With the goal of generating an above-average risk-adjusted rate of return, they cultivate contacts shared by University of Michigan Executive MBA students. Their investment thesis revolves around taking advantage of opportunities presented by ubiquitous network connectivity and the proliferation of computing devices. The firm's managing directors and members bring diverse, domain-specific experiences along with proficiencies in business diligence. The name of the firm itself, Tappan Hill Ventures, is drawn from the cross streets of Tappan Avenue and Hill Street on the campus of the University of Michigan, a location emblematic of the inspiration that drives their collaborative and productive mission beyond the classroom. Their headquarters is located at 185 Dartmouth Street, 6th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116, United States, although there is also an address associated with their founding at 120 E. Liberty, Suite 245, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, United States. They are deeply invested in building a portfolio that reflect their areas of expertise and interests, and their strategy involves active engagement and a hands-on approach to guide their portfolio companies through various stages of growth.