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Pacific Venture Group

North America, California, United States, Encino

Description

Pacific Venture Group (PVG) is an established private equity and venture capital firm based in Encino, California, with a long-standing presence in the investment landscape. Founded in 1996, the firm has accumulated over two and a half decades of experience in backing companies across various growth stages. PVG distinguishes itself by engaging in a broad spectrum of investments, ranging from early and expansion-stage venture capital to later-stage growth equity and traditional private equity transactions. This versatile approach allows them to support businesses from their nascent phases through significant scaling and mature development.

The firm primarily focuses its investment activities within key sectors, including healthcare, technology, and business services. Their strategic emphasis on these industries reflects a deep understanding of market dynamics and a commitment to fostering innovation and growth in critical economic areas. PVG's investment philosophy appears to center on identifying promising companies with strong management teams and significant market potential, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance to help portfolio companies achieve their objectives.

Over its operational history, Pacific Venture Group has built a portfolio that, according to public data, includes approximately 15 reported investments. These investments span a diverse set of companies, some of which have achieved notable milestones, including IPOs and strategic acquisitions. For instance, their portfolio has seen at least 2 reported exits, demonstrating their ability to identify and support ventures through successful liquidity events. While specific typical check sizes are not publicly disclosed, their involvement in both early-stage venture rounds and larger private equity transactions suggests a flexible investment capacity tailored to the specific needs and stage of each portfolio company.

Given the firm's extensive history and broad investment mandate across venture capital and private equity, determining a precise typical first check size range is challenging without direct disclosure. Their long-term perspective and multi-stage investment strategy position them as a flexible partner for companies seeking capital and expertise in their target sectors.

Investor Profile

Pacific Venture Group has backed more than 28 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 5 rounds, about 18% of its total and boasts 11 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series Unknown, Series D rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, China, Taiwan.
  • Strong thematic focus on Medical, Health Care, Software.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (25%)
  • Series Unknown (25%)
  • Series D (21%)
  • Series C (18%)
  • Series E (7%)
  • Series A (4%)

Country Focus

  • United States (93%)
  • China (4%)
  • Taiwan (4%)

Industry Focus

  • Medical
  • Health Care
  • Software
  • Biotechnology
  • Information Technology
  • Hospital
  • Electronics
  • Internet
  • Manufacturing
  • Semiconductor
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Pacific Venture Group frequently co-invest with?

HBM Healthcare Investments
Europe, Zug, Switzerland, Zug
Co-Investments: 3
Sprout Group
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
InterWest Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
J.H. Whitney & Co
North America, Connecticut, United States, New Canaan
Co-Investments: 3
Frazier Healthcare Partners
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 3
Alta Partners
North America, Mississippi, United States, Jackson
Co-Investments: 3
Advent International
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 3
Forward Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Diego
Co-Investments: 4
Mediphase Venture Partners
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Newton
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Pacific Venture Group often collaborate with?

Shared Deals: 1
TF
North America, California, United States, San Jose
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Pacific Venture Group?

Nereus Pharmaceuticals

San Diego, California, United States

Nereus Pharmaceuticals engages in the discovery and development of therapeutics for the treatment of infectious diseases and inflammation.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Series EJun 25, 2010
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Asteres

San Diego, California, United States

Asteres is a biotech company commercializing a system to store and deliver finished prescriptions to consumers in retail pharmacy.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHospitalInformation Technology
Series CNov 1, 2007
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Nereus Pharmaceuticals

San Diego, California, United States

Nereus Pharmaceuticals engages in the discovery and development of therapeutics for the treatment of infectious diseases and inflammation.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Series DAug 9, 2007
Amount Raised: $45,000,000
PatientKeeper

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

PatientKeeper develops apps that help physicians review electronic patient records and prescriptions, and consult with other caregivers.

ElectronicsHealth CareMedicalmHealthSoftware
Series EJun 14, 2006
Amount Raised: $8,000,000
Aethon

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Aethon offers automated hospital delivery and asset management solutions such as TUGA®, its automated robotic delivery (ARD) system.

Health CareHospitalLogisticsMedicalRFID
Series DNov 30, 2005
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
Nereus Pharmaceuticals

San Diego, California, United States

Nereus Pharmaceuticals engages in the discovery and development of therapeutics for the treatment of infectious diseases and inflammation.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Series DOct 19, 2005
Amount Raised: $42,600,000
Centerre Healthcare Corporation

Brentwood, Tennessee, United States

Centerre Healthcare Corporation is a healthcare services company that develops and operates rehabilitation hospitals.

Health CareHospitalMedicalRehabilitation
Series BJul 10, 2005
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Asteres

San Diego, California, United States

Asteres is a biotech company commercializing a system to store and deliver finished prescriptions to consumers in retail pharmacy.

BiotechnologyHealth CareHospitalInformation Technology
Series BNov 12, 2004
UNISOC

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

UNISOC is a semiconductor company committed to the independent research and development of core chipsets in mobile communications and IoT.

Consumer ElectronicsHardwareManufacturingSemiconductorTelecommunications
Series CJun 17, 2004
Amount Raised: $35,200,000
PatientKeeper

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

PatientKeeper develops apps that help physicians review electronic patient records and prescriptions, and consult with other caregivers.

ElectronicsHealth CareMedicalmHealthSoftware
Series DJun 8, 2004
Amount Raised: $7,000,000