jVEN Capital

jVen Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 and based in Maryland. The firm specializes in growth equity investments, focusing on companies in the fields of personalized medicine, genetics, and medical devices. By targeting these sectors, jVen Capital aims to support innovative businesses that are advancing healthcare and medical technology.

Evan Jones

Founder and Managing Member

4 past transactions

Kyverna Therapeutics

Series B in 2023
Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc. is a cell therapy company focused on developing innovative treatments and potential cures for serious autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2018 and based in Berkeley, California, Kyverna employs advanced T cell engineering and synthetic biology technologies to target and eliminate autoreactive immune cells, which are responsible for the inflammation associated with these diseases. By addressing the root causes of autoimmune conditions, Kyverna aims to provide more effective and lasting solutions for patients suffering from these challenging health issues.

Kyverna Therapeutics

Series B in 2022
Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc. is a cell therapy company focused on developing innovative treatments and potential cures for serious autoimmune diseases. Founded in 2018 and based in Berkeley, California, Kyverna employs advanced T cell engineering and synthetic biology technologies to target and eliminate autoreactive immune cells, which are responsible for the inflammation associated with these diseases. By addressing the root causes of autoimmune conditions, Kyverna aims to provide more effective and lasting solutions for patients suffering from these challenging health issues.

OpGen

Series C in 2012
OpGen, Inc. is a precision medicine company focused on developing molecular diagnostics and informatics to address infectious diseases. Headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, OpGen offers a range of products designed to provide clinicians with rapid and actionable information regarding life-threatening infections, ultimately aiming to enhance patient outcomes and reduce the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). Its key offerings include the Acuitas AMR Gene Panel, which detects bacterial nucleic acids and genetic markers of antimicrobial resistance, and the QuickFISH and PNA FISH products for pathogen identification in blood cultures. Additionally, OpGen provides the Acuitas Lighthouse informatics system, a cloud-based platform that integrates clinical lab results with patient and hospital data to support the management of antimicrobial-resistant infections. The company collaborates with the New York State Department of Health to develop solutions for detecting and tracking such infections in healthcare settings. Established in 2001, OpGen continues to innovate in addressing the critical challenge of antibiotic resistance through its advanced molecular microbiology solutions.

OpGen

Series B in 2010
OpGen, Inc. is a precision medicine company focused on developing molecular diagnostics and informatics to address infectious diseases. Headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, OpGen offers a range of products designed to provide clinicians with rapid and actionable information regarding life-threatening infections, ultimately aiming to enhance patient outcomes and reduce the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). Its key offerings include the Acuitas AMR Gene Panel, which detects bacterial nucleic acids and genetic markers of antimicrobial resistance, and the QuickFISH and PNA FISH products for pathogen identification in blood cultures. Additionally, OpGen provides the Acuitas Lighthouse informatics system, a cloud-based platform that integrates clinical lab results with patient and hospital data to support the management of antimicrobial-resistant infections. The company collaborates with the New York State Department of Health to develop solutions for detecting and tracking such infections in healthcare settings. Established in 2001, OpGen continues to innovate in addressing the critical challenge of antibiotic resistance through its advanced molecular microbiology solutions.
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