Pappas Capital

Investor type

VC

Founded

1994

AUM

-

Location

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Asia
Investor profile last updated: 13 August, 2026

Profile

Pappas Capital is a global venture capital and commercial development firm specializing in next-generation life science, agriculture, and technology companies. Based in the United States, the firm was founded over 32 years ago and has invested in more than 100 companies across North America and Asia. The team is comprised of experienced investment professionals who provide insight and guidance across their portfolio, leveraging a deep understanding of the drug development process and a strong industry network.

Pappas Capital operates through three primary initiatives: Pappas Ventures, which focuses on life science ventures; Specialized Fund Management, which manages custom investment vehicles; and Translational Medicine, which partners with research universities to advance scientific discoveries. The firm targets investments in sectors such as Life Sciences, HealthTech, and AgTech, among others, typically focusing on early to late-stage companies. The firm's typical investment size ranges from $1-5 million to $10-50 million.

Notable investments from Pappas Capital include companies like Minoryx Therapeutics, which focuses on rare neurodegenerative diseases. Through strategic partnerships, Pappas Capital supports its portfolio companies in finding talent and crafting regulatory strategies, endeavoring to accelerate their progress with the help of an extensive professional network.

Industry

Technology Pharmaceuticals Medical Devices Healthcare Services Biotechnology Life Sciences HealthTech AgriTech

Contacts

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Art Pappas Managing Partner
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Mike Grey Venture Partner
Venture Partner
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FAQs about Pappas Capital

Pappas Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Pappas Capital is located in Durham, North Carolina, United States.
Pappas Capital was founded in 1994.
Pappas Capital invests in companies and startups in Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Healthcare Services, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, HealthTech, AgriTech.
Pappas Capital invests in companies and startups in North America, Asia.
Pappas Capital invests in companies and startups at Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Pappas Capital usually invests $10-50 m on average.
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