Accelerated Technology Partners

Apple Tree Partners (ATP) is a premier life sciences venture capital firm and venture studio that specializes in creating and building companies to develop transformative medicines. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in New York, the firm operates with a unique "company builder" model, providing both significant financial capital and deep operational leadership to its portfolio companies from their inception. ATP focuses on a broad range of therapeutic areas, including oncology, metabolic diseases, neurology, and genetic medicines, utilizing diverse modalities such as small molecules, RNA editing, and advanced delivery systems. The firm is known for internalizing the early stages of drug discovery and development, often spinning out independent entities once they reach key clinical or technical milestones. Notable companies founded or incubated by ATP include Akero Therapeutics, Acrivon Therapeutics, and Aera Therapeutics.