Exit Quotient Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingLansing · Pre-Seed–Seed · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Exit Quotient Ventures targets capital-efficient, technology-enabled businesses in the Midwest led by emotionally intelligent founders with proven product-market fit. The firm believes that strong team composition and efficient capital deployment can drive exponential growth regardless of market differentiation. It emphasizes operational excellence, founder-centric support, and the belief that the Midwest will become a major hub for technological innovation.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's websiteManaging Partner and fund leader with investment banking background at major firms including Merrill Lynch and Raymond James, specializing in M&A and capital markets advisory. Currently serves as Founder and CEO of Pronoia, a private equity focused firm.
Managing Partner and fund leader who is a successful serial entrepreneur with an early exit at age 30. Founding Partner of Washington Avenue Advisors and Washington Avenue Ventures, a Michigan-based venture studio, and continues to advise and invest in startup companies.
Successfully exited founder of The Barre Code, a boutique fitness studio that achieved nationwide growth. Provides business coaching and mentorship to startups across the Midwest while holding advanced degrees in engineering and business.
Serial entrepreneur with five successful exits and years of startup experience. Currently serves as Managing Director of Venture Creation at Michigan State University and mentors and advises over 25 startups across the Midwest ecosystem.
Investment professional with over 30 years at Goldman Sachs and extensive exposure to multiple funds as a limited partner and advisor. Also serves as entrepreneur and co-founder of Integrated Service Partners, an IT service provider.
What they invest in
from 2 of 22 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Consumer ×1Digital Health ×1E-commerce ×1Hardware ×1Medical Devices ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 22 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAI-native supply chain marketplace connecting hardware brands with vetted network of operations and service partners.
Fantasy gaming and fan engagement platform for reality television with prediction-based game types.
No-code platform for creating augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality applications.
EdTech platform providing on-demand student counseling and coaching with focus on soft skills development using AI augmentation.
Online book community platform enabling authors and readers to interact, share content, and find inspiration.
JuneBrain develops portable optical coherence tomography devices and AI software for remote monitoring of neurological and retinal diseases in clinical and point-of-care settings. The company serves healthcare providers and researchers seeking accessible retinal imaging solutions.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices
Telehealth devices and AI software solutions company improving health outcomes for eye and brain disease patients globally.
GenAI-enabled platform optimizing residential rental marketplace occupancy for property managers and renters.
All-in-one music platform empowering artists and labels to manage, monetize creative works, and amplify reach using AI tools.
Risk mitigation and performance software for construction industry addressing weather inconsistencies and compliance challenges.
Footwear brand blending technology with fashion design across designer and sports shoe categories.
Workforce management software for restaurant and hospitality industries streamlining scheduling and labor training.
Vehicle technology platform providing real-time data to improve bus driver performance and student safety.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Exit Quotient Ventures invest at?
- Exit Quotient Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Exit Quotient Ventures's typical check size?
- Exit Quotient Ventures typically writes checks of $50K – $250K.
- What sectors does Exit Quotient Ventures focus on?
- Exit Quotient Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Exit Quotient Ventures located?
- Exit Quotient Ventures is headquartered in Lansing, US.
- Does Exit Quotient Ventures lead rounds?
- Exit Quotient Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Similar investors
An early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in Africa-based entrepreneurs building solutions for regional and global markets.
500 Global's Sustainable Growth practice designs and implements sovereign-aligned strategies that unlock resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth across the Global Majority—Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. The practice bridges public priorities and private capital through ecosystem development, blended finance, and localized innovation programs addressing health, agriculture, gender, climate, and education.
8VC is a technology investment firm focused on building and investing in ambitious companies across life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, enterprise, logistics, and defense sectors, with particular emphasis on operational intelligence and data-driven decision-making.
August Capital is a venture capital firm headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area that has invested in early-stage startups across information technology since 1995. The firm manages approximately $2 billion in assets and combines capital deployment with operational support and networking assistance to help entrepreneurs build successful companies.
B Capital is a venture capital firm managing over $12 billion in assets with a stage-based fund approach. The firm invests across early to late-stage companies in technology, healthcare, and energy & resilience sectors, with 200+ portfolio companies and 9 global offices.