Steve Haakenson

Executive Director atBiosciences Research and Commercialization Center (BRCC)Kalamazoo

Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center (BRCC) website Firm profile

Steve Haakenson is Executive Director at Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center (BRCC), an early-stage life sciences investment fund in Kalamazoo. He leads investments in Michigan startups and supports statewide partnerships.

What Steve can write

Writes checks of$100K to $250K

Comes in atPre-seed, SeedCan lead the round

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Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center (BRCC) writes $100K to $250K checks, larger than 5% of firms in the atlas.

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Focus

early-stagelife sciencesmedical devicestherapeuticsmichigan startups

Also at Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center (BRCC)

Shruti BaglaVenture Associate

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Questions

Who is Steve Haakenson?

How much does Steve Haakenson invest?

Steve Haakenson invests through Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center (BRCC), which writes checks of $100K to $250K at pre-seed, seed.

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