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Vilicus Ventures
Micro-fund
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Vilicus Ventures — whose name derives from the Latin word for 'steward' — was founded in 2012 in Minneapolis on the principles of stewardship and trust. The firm acquired two venture funds (Entrepreneurs Capital Fund VIII and IX) and successfully managed their closeouts, then refocused its efforts on making opportunistic investments in the broader Midwest. It specializes in early- to late-stage investments in software, healthcare technology, and information technology (IT) sectors, with a particular emphasis on enterprise and industrial technology companies in manufacturing, logistics, and supply-chain operations.
Notable quotes
“After acquiring 2 venture funds and successfully managing their closeouts, the firm has refocused its efforts on making opportunistic investments in the broader Midwest.”
“As co-founder and managing partner of Vilicus Ventures, LLC, [Jon Otterstatter] has served as a consultant to scores of enterprises throughout the venture-investing life cycle.”
Team
Jon Otterstatter
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClariPhy Communications | Late Stage Venture | $5m | 2014-03-13 |
| FireEye | Series E | — | — |
| Apigee | Venture | — | — |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| Norwest Venture Partners | 2 |
| Sequoia Capital | 1 |
| Silicon Valley Bank | 1 |
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