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ID Ventures
Venture capitalDetroit · Pre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
Not to be confused with ID Ventures (Venture capital · Seoul, KR)
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Investment thesis
ID Ventures focuses on scaling promising early-stage Michigan-based, high-tech startups into thriving companies that support the state's economy, create local jobs, and strengthen Michigan's startup community. Beyond capital, the firm's team works with ecosystem partners across its network to help portfolio companies prepare for follow-on funding, scale their teams, and build out their boards and advisors. Entrepreneurs join a community of early-stage companies to share, learn, and grow together. Since 2009 the firm has invested in over 244 companies with 30 exits, deploying more than $42 million through multiple funds and leveraging over $3 billion in additional investment.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
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Martin Dober is Senior Vice President at Invest Detroit and Managing Director of ID Ventures, the organization's venture capital arm. He brings more than 20 years of experience in early-stage technology ventures, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and investment roles.
Patti Glaza is EVP & Managing Director at Invest Detroit Ventures, where she oversees multiple venture funds and a portfolio of over 200 companies across healthcare, IT, materials, mobility, and B2C sectors. With more than 20 years of experience in high-tech investment and operations, she has invested in pre-seed and seed-stage technology startups throughout the Great Lakes region. Glaza holds an MBA and serves on the boards of several startups and industry associations.
Evan Ufer backs founders who've scaled with minimal outside capital, prioritizes capital-efficient models, and leads growth deals pairing strategic acquisitions with disciplined deployment, as in the $8M Montage Talent deal.
What they invest in
from 141 of 187 portfolio companiesSaaS ×40AI & Machine Learning ×35Healthtech ×27Hardware ×26Consumer ×21Deep Tech ×21Biotech ×18Digital Health ×18
HQs:United States×100Congo - Kinshasa×1India×1South Korea×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 90 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×602 founders×243 founders×54+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 69 founders with education data
University of Michigan ×12Michigan State University ×6Eastern Michigan University ×5Grand Valley State University ×3University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ×3University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business ×3University of Michigan College of Engineering ×3Western Michigan University ×3
What their founders studiedfrom 75 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×23Business & Management ×16Computer Science ×16Economics ×8Finance & Accounting ×7Design & Architecture ×4Humanities ×4Politics & Policy ×4
Where their founders worked beforefrom 74 founders with career history
University of Michigan ×9Google ×3LinkedIn ×3Michigan Technological University ×3Barracuda ×2Bioastronautics and Life Support Systems (BLiSS) ×2First Independence Bank ×2Ford Motor ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
14 founders hold a PhD · 10 hold an MBA (of 76 with degree data)
Investments · 187 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 32023 · 12022 · 12021 · 12020 · 42019 · 22018 · 12015 · 12014 · 115 dated
Alerje develops FAIT, a mobile app and clinical platform for food allergy oral immunotherapy (OIT), offering dose tracking, HIPAA-compliant clinic messaging, and predictive insights.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesDetroit, US
Javier Evelyn(Founder & CEO)in
Board seatPatti Glaza· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsBackstage CapitalChloe CapitalJumpstart NovaMichigan RiseSeae VenturesBlue Victor Capital+1 more
86 Repairs provides a platform to help restaurants manage repairs and maintenance, removing the burden of equipment R&M so operators can focus on their core business.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Daniel Estrada(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Cleveland AvenueConnetic VenturesLightbankLofty VenturesM25+8 more
Acelfil develops industrial filtration systems designed to handle variable and spiking suspended-solids loads without manual operator intervention, aiming to reduce equipment shutdowns and downstream membrane damage.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechHardware
Co-investorsMichigan Capital NetworkMichigan RiseAnthropocene VenturesClosed Loop Partners
AdAdapted is a commerce media platform for CPG brands and agencies that targets high-intent shoppers and converts digital discovery into retail purchases through its patented one-click "Add-It" technology, including one-click carting, recipes, and retailer integrations.
AdTechConsumerMarketing TechRetail TechAnn Arbor, US
Molly McFarland(Executive Officer)inMichael Pedersen(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardRobert Cell(Director, Promoter)Terese Hunwick(Director)
Co-investorsBelle Impact FundCapital Midwest FundInvest MichiganTappan Hill VenturesWakestream Ventures
Aerogen Systems develops point-of-use contamination control for semiconductor manufacturing, using a modular reactor that chemically destroys airborne molecular contamination where wafers sit exposed.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsAnn Arbor, US
Colin Lavery(CTO)inNoah Vogel(CEO)in
Co-investorsRedbud Trail GroupY Combinator57O InvestmentsCaffeinated CapitalInvest DetroitMaC Venture Capital+3 more
Airspace Link provides a unified platform (AirHub Portal) for airspace security, drone operations management, and air traffic coordination, serving government agencies, defense organizations, and commercial enterprises operating unmanned aircraft systems.
Defense TechGovTechIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRoboticsNorthville, US
Michael Healander(Executive Officer, Director)inDaniel Bradshaw(Executive Officer, Director)inDillon Krasnigor(Director)
BoardJonathan Struhl(Director)in
Co-investors2048 VenturesAssembly VenturesAvanta VenturesLudlow VenturesMatchstick VenturesMichigan Rise+7 more
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Akadeum manufactures GMP-compliant ancillary materials for cell and gene therapy applications, specializing in microbubble-based negative selection products.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesAnn Arbor, US
Kalyan Handique(Executive Officer, Director)John Younger(Executive Officer, Director)inJames Militello(Executive Officer)
BoardJeffrey S. Williams(Director)Paul D'Amato(Director)inDan Kidle(Director)in
Co-investorsArboretum VenturesBeringeaBerkeley CatalystBlueStone Venture PartnersCANTILEVER INVESTORSeLab Ventures+7 more
AKTV8 develops automotive solutions and works with clients to create products for vehicles across different markets.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & TransportationBrighton, US
Joshua Coombs(Chief Technology Officer and Manager)inGary Meyers(Chief Executive Officer and Manager)inJohn Sztykiel(Chief Marketing Officer)Tom Zagotta(Vice President of Controls and Manager)
BoardPatrick Laphen(Manager)David Bovenizer(Manager)
AVS develops the Pulse IVL system, a medical device for treating calcified arterial disease using a unique mechanism of action for improved deliverability in peripheral and coronary applications.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesAnn Arbor, US
Robert Chisena, Ph.D.(Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer)Andrew Casey(Executive Officer)inSean Gilligan(Executive Officer)inMark Toland(Executive Officer, Director)Hitinder Gurm, M.D.(Chief Clinical Officer)Robert Chisena(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBioStar CapitalCorewell Health Ventures
ArborMetrix provides a software platform for healthcare quality improvement that aggregates and analyzes patient data to help providers, payers, and health systems optimize clinical and financial performance, reduce adverse events, and improve outcomes.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechAnn Arbor, US
John Birkmeyer, M.D.(Director)Brett Furst(Executive Officer, Director)inChristian Birkmeyer(Executive Officer)Steven Richvalsky(Executive Officer)Jeff Pagniniin
BoardPaul McCreadie(Director)in
Co-investorsArboretum VenturesWestern Technology Investment
Arborsense develops transdermal wearable sensors that monitor biomarkers in sweat, including the SCANar wrist-worn sweat collection device, providing non-invasive alcohol and substance monitoring.
Digital HealthHardwareMedical Devices
Aries offers a trading platform where users can trade individual stocks, ETFs, options, and index options in a single application.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFintechSaaS
RedaPash
Co-investorsMichigan RiseShenzhen Capital GroupVision Plus CapitalWu CapitalYunqi Partners
Ash & Erie designs and sells clothing made specifically for shorter men, offering up to 55 sizes across categories like jeans, chinos, shirts, and sweaters.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceDetroit, US
Steven Mazur(Executive Officer, Director)inEric 48266 Huang(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardC.J. Ritterbusch(Director)
Co-investorsAssembled BrandsIrishAngelsEarly Light Ventures
Athlytic connects brands with athlete influencers and creators to build experiential marketing campaigns targeting sports enthusiasts and Gen Z audiences.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMarketing TechDetroit, US
Co-investors100Km Ventures LlcGaingelsLighthouse Network Ventures LlcTechstarsVisible HandsBlack Operator+1 more
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Atlas is a membership card and app that provides access to reservations at high-end restaurants, luxury hotels, sold-out concerts, and sporting events for members.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFintechSan Francisco, US
Patrick Mrozowski(Founder)inSid Parihar(Founder)Kenan Pulak(Founder)inClio Harper(Backend engineer intern)Andrew Harrington(Head of Operations)Sophie Jasinski(Senior Technical Recruiter)
Co-investors01 AdvisorsAccelARA NEA Ventures (Brand: Dmz.Xyz)Chapter OneEvolution VC PartnersFinancial Venture Studio+42 more
Avegant develops LED light engine technology, including the AG-30L2, for lightweight augmented reality glasses.
Deep TechHardwareMedia & EntertainmentSemiconductorsSan Mateo, US
Edward Tang(Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder)inAllan Evans(Executive Officer)inAnnie Rogaski(Executive Officer)inJoerg Tewes(Executive Officer, Director)inNeil Welch(Executive Officer)inYobie Benjamin(Executive Officer)
Co-investors500 GlobalLG Technology VenturesApplied VenturesChina Walden Venture InvestmentsDN CapitalIntel Capital+2 more
Avidhrt makes the Avidhrt Sense, a portable device that combines a clinical-quality ECG, pulse oximeter, and infrared temperature sensor for at-home heart and vital-sign monitoring.
Digital HealthHardwareMedical Devices
Prabode Weebadde(Founder)in
Banza makes chickpea-based versions of comfort foods including pasta, mac & cheese, pizza, waffles, and rice, offered as higher-protein, higher-fiber alternatives to refined-grain products.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechDetroit, US
Brian Rudolph(Co-founder)inScott Rudolph(Co-founder)
Co-investorsBeechwood CapitalInvest MichiganRosecliff VenturesRSE VenturesSWAT Equity Partners
Bedestrian designs and manufactures autonomous robots for healthcare and service-focused industries, built vertically integrated in the U.S. to combine mechanical systems, hardware, and software for applications like last-mile delivery and urban mobility.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRoboticsAnn Arbor, US
A. Cofield(Lead Robotics Systems)R. Sirini(Lead Software Services)
Bio-Rad Laboratories is a medical device and laboratory equipment manufacturer that integrates cybersecurity measures into product design and offers security oversight services including anti-malware solutions and monitoring tools for connected medical instruments.
BiotechCybersecurityHealthtechMedical DevicesHercules, US
Co-investorsVital Venture Capital
Bloom is an investment advisory and brokerage platform that helps individuals build wealth through stock investing, including fractional shares.
ConsumerEdTechFintechSan Francisco, US
Sam Yang(Founder)inAbdigani Diriye(Founder)Ahmed Ismail(Founder)Allan Maman(CEO)Ben McCabe(Founder)David Oort Alonso(Founder)in
Co-investorsContraryDraper Goren BlockchainPosition VenturesRocketship.vcSamsung NextSoma Capital+8 more
Bloomscape delivers healthy houseplants directly from its greenhouse to customers' homes with expert care during transit.
AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Justin Mastin
Co-investorsGeneral CatalystGood FriendsInvest MichiganRevolution
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BlueConduit develops AI and machine learning analytics to predict lead in water service lines and risk of water main breaks for municipal water utilities.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechData & InfrastructureGovTechIoT
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
ChurchSpace operates a platform for browsing and booking available church spaces, letting users review sites by market, operating space, loading, parking, and access.
MarketplacesPropTech
Co-investorsMichigan RiseBlack Operator
BRCĒ Sports manufactures engineered shoelaces designed for athletic performance, with sport-specific tension and width calibration to improve ankle lockdown and stability during physical activity.
HardwareHealthtechSports TechDetroit, US
Madhav Aggarwal(Founder)in
Co-investorsBoot64 VenturesTechstars
Breadless makes bread-free sandwiches, bowls, and salads wrapped in greens like swiss chard and romaine, with menu items such as jerk chicken, falafel, and braised beef.
ConsumerFoodTechDetroit, US
LC Howland(Founder)
Co-investorsMichigan RiseRareBreed VenturesBrainchild HoldingsDetroit Venture Partners
Build Additive develops automated masonry technology for residential home construction, aiming to improve housing accessibility and affordability through wall system automation.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechDeep TechHardwareTroy, US
Carvis provides an AI advisor app for auto repair shop service advisors that turns repair orders into priced estimates in seconds, using historical repair order data to match jobs and price parts and labor.
AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Mateo, US
CJ Na(Founder)Chan Jong (CJ) Na(Founder)
Co-investorsMichigan RiseStruck CapitalTrucks VC
CertifID provides a secure platform for real estate closings, protecting the movement of funds like earnest money deposits and cash to close for buyers, sellers, and title agents.
CybersecurityFintechPropTechGrand Rapids, US
Lawrence Duthler(Co-founder)inTyler Adams(Co-founder & CEO)inTom Cronkright(Co-founder & Executive Chairman)in
BoardMike DeVries(Director)
Co-investorsArthur VenturesCentana Growth PartnersCentana PartnersMichigan Capital NetworkWakestream Ventures
CircNova uses artificial intelligence to generate, analyze, and identify circular RNA structures for therapeutic development.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDetroit, US
Crystal Brown(Chief Executive Officer)inAlex Wesselhoeft(Principal Scientific Architect)inJoe Deangelo(Chief Scientific Officer)inRobin Pearce(Principal AI Architect)in
Co-investors100Km Ventures LlcMichigan RiseService Provider CapitalSouth Loop VenturesCollab Capital
Civilized Cycles builds the Semi-Trike, a bicycle-class light electric vehicle designed for urban freight and last-mile delivery that offers van-like cargo capacity with the cost and carbon footprint of an e-bike.
HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationBrooklyn, US
Zachary Schieffelin(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsMichigan RiseThe Gramercy Fund
Claira is a workforce optimization platform that identifies and surfaces the competencies of an organization's employees, rather than relying on credentials or past experience.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR Tech
Katie Hall(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
Connect Space is an event management platform and mobile app for hosting live, hybrid, and virtual events such as conferences, summits, and tradeshows.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSocial
Len Gauger(Founder)in
ConStrat AI builds AI-powered software for construction contractors, providing intelligence to support faster and better decision-making across jobs and finances.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechFintechSaaSDetroit, US
Jesse Dorsey(Co-founder)inJustin Turk(Co-founder)inEmmanuel Dorley(Co-founder & Head of AI)in
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
Covaron Advanced Materials develops high-performance coatings for high-heat and high-abrasion applications, including thermal coatings rated to point-source temperatures up to 1600°C and single-part spray abrasion and corrosion coatings.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials
Co-investorsHuron River VenturesMercury Fund
Low-power IoT sensors for industrial monitoring
Ann Arbor, US
Gyouho Kim(Executive Officer, Director)inZhiYoong Foo(Executive Officer)inDavid Blaauw(Director)
BoardFelicia David-Visser(Director)
Co-investorsMichigan RiseMomenta Ventures
DeepHow creates video-based training and AI-powered standard operating procedure (SOP) verification for frontline operations workers in manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEdTechNew York City, US
Sam Zheng(Founder)inQiannan "Channing" Cai(Founder)inSivakumar Lakshmanan(Chief Executive Officer)Siva LakshmananinXianjun Zheng(Director)Patrik Matos da Silva(Director)
Co-investorsFoothill VenturesLG Technology VenturesOwl VenturesQualcomm VenturesSierra VenturesStanley Ventures+4 more
Diet ID develops digital health technology for assessing and treating diet as a vital sign, using a proprietary photo-based dietary intake assessment method for clinical and public health applications.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
David Katz(Founder and CEO)inRachna Govani(Co-Founder and COO)in
Co-investorsRelevance Ventures
Ann Arbor, US
NIGEL GRISWOLD(Executive Officer, Director)inBENJAMIN CALNIN(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsCANTILEVER INVESTORS
Ecovia produces γ-PGA-based biopolymers as a biobased alternative to polyacrylate polymers, avoiding microplastics and high greenhouse gas emissions through a proprietary lower-cost manufacturing process.
Circular EconomyCleantechNew MaterialsAnn Arbor, US
Jeremy Minty(Executive Officer, Director)inAndrew C Hertig(Executive Officer)Geoff Horst(Director)Xiaoxia Lin(Director)Caroline Drouart(Director)
BoardJames Agley(Director)
Co-investorsKeiretsu Forum
Southfield, US
Josef Hjelmaker(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsAdapt Nation CapitalMichigan Rise
Elite Care is a healthcare platform that consolidates patient data, care activity, workflow intelligence, and source evidence to help care teams execute care plans across fragmented systems.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSGrand Rapids, US
Mark Losey(CTO & Co-Founder)inDavid Reid(Chief Operating Officer)inDarin Patmon(CMO & Founder)in
Epicured is a meal delivery service offering low FODMAP and gluten-free prepared entrees, soups, salads, and smoothies that are dietitian-approved and aimed at people with digestive and gut-health issues.
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessGlen Cove, US
Richard Bennett(Co-founder)
Co-investorsFantail VenturesPurple Sage Ventures
Epsilon Imaging develops EchoInsight, a software platform that uses speckle-tracking strain imaging and automated analysis to detect cardiovascular dysfunction from echocardiograms earlier than traditional methods.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesMichigan, US
Eric J. Sieczka(Chairman, President and CEO)in
Co-investorsWMU Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center
Esperovax develops oral mRNA vaccines delivered as pills or gummies that synthesize the mRNA in the intestines, where 70% of the immune system resides.
BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesPlymouth, US
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
Espervita Therapeutics develops metabolic reprogramming therapies targeting liver and kidney disease, with a lead program in acetyl-CoA metabolic enzyme inhibitors.
BiotechDeep TechMedical Devices
Roger Newton(Founder / Board Advisor)James Lally(Founder / Board Advisor)
Co-investorsMichigan RiseWMU Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center
EVOQ Therapeutics develops immunotherapies targeting autoimmune diseases by using proprietary NanoDisc technology to restore immune tolerance.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsInvest MichiganMichigan Rise
Grand Rapids, US
Christian K. Fernando(Founder)inHans M. Nelson(Founder)
BoardPaul D'Amato(Director)inJoe Lampen(Director)
Co-investorsMichigan Capital NetworkSaaS CapitalWakestream Ventures
Firebolt is a Postgres-compliant analytical database designed for engineers and AI agents, running from a single laptop binary to multi-node cloud clusters.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Eldad Farkash(Founder)inSaar Bitner(Founder)inBenjamin Wagner(CEO)in
Co-investorsAlkeon InnovationAngular VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersDawn CapitalGlynn Capital ManagementSozo Ventures+7 more
Firebolt provides a fully managed solution for physical marketing activities, handling the design, manufacturing, and execution of materials such as illuminated LED signage, point-of-purchase displays, branded merchandise, and custom night tools for global brands and agencies.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareMarketing Tech
Co-investorsCleveland AvenueAlkeon CapitalAngular VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersDawn CapitalGlynn Capital Management+4 more
FirstIgnite provides AI software that helps universities, hospitals, nonprofits, and foundations identify, engage, and manage partnership opportunities in research funding, philanthropy, and technology licensing.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Chase Bonhag(Founder)inCody Pawlowski(Founder)inMatt Loffredo(Head of Engineering)Leanna Berry(Operations Manager)Hannah Vu(Finance Intern)Moecha Florexil(Operations Manager)
Co-investorsConnetic VenturesFrontier VenturesGaingelsIllinois VenturesMichigan RiseY Combinator+4 more
Flightpath Biosciences develops microbiome-sparing, pathogen-specific drug candidates to treat infection-associated diseases by selectively targeting harmful bacteria while preserving healthy microbial communities.
BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesBirmingham, US
Matt Tindall(Founder)inMark P. de Souza(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardCurtis Scribner(Director)Cristina Larkin(Director)
Co-investorsFirst In VenturesMichigan RiseWMU Biosciences Research & Commercialization CenterActive Capital
FreightRoll provides a non-app-based driver authentication and workflow system, including a "YardFlow" protocol builder, that automates yard operations for warehousing and logistics facilities.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSAnn Arbor, US
Jake KoppingerinMatthew Koppinger(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalMichigan Rise
Functional Fluidics is a CLIA-certified diagnostic lab offering proprietary red blood cell function biomarker assays, starting with Sickle Cell Disease.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesDetroit, US
Patrick Hines(CEO & Founder)inDr. Hines(Founder)John Cunningham(Chief Operating Officer)in
Co-investorsMichigan RiseNYBC VenturesResilient VenturesSeae VenturesWavemaker Three-Sixty Health
Fusion Coolant Systems makes Pure-Cut, a machine-tool cooling and lubrication system that uses supercritical carbon dioxide instead of traditional cutting fluids to extend tool life, improve surface finish, and reduce health and environmental risks in CNC machining.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechHardware
Steve Skerlos(Founder & Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsInvest MichiganMaterial ImpactMichigan Rise
General Orbit develops magnetic navigation systems and sensors that enable positioning and navigation in GPS-denied or noisy environments for critical infrastructure and autonomous platforms.
Deep TechDefense TechHardware
Genomenon uses AI to read biomedical literature and expert scientists to curate variant- and patient-level genomic evidence, delivering regulatory-grade real-world evidence.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthAnn Arbor, US
Mark Kiel(Chief Scientific Officer & Co-Founder)inEli Salembier(Executive Officer, Director)inSam Globus(Executive Officer)inMike Klein(Chief Executive Officer)inDavid Gregorka(Director)inBrian Groark(Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsBeringeaGreen Park & Golf VenturesInvest MichiganIrishAngelsMarram VenturesMichigan Rise+1 more
Gildform is an on-demand product creation platform that uses AI to generate design mockups and connects users with a global network of CAD designers to produce 3D models for manufacturing custom jewelry, fashion hardware, home décor, and collectibles.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainDetroit, US
Karissma Yve(Founder)in
Co-investorsDebut CapitalMichigan RiseREFASHIOND VenturesTechstarsCapitalize VC
Glīd builds autonomous road-rail vehicles and orchestration software that turn existing rail infrastructure — shortline mileage, dormant sidings, spurs, and industrial aprons — into first- and last-mile freight capability without new terminal construction.
Defense TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRobotics
Kevin Damoa(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAntlerBVVCCapital FactoryDraper AssociatesMission One CapitalSlauson & Co.+2 more
GreenMark develops non-invasive dental products for dentists, hygienists, and patients that treat tooth sensitivity and support oral health management.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesEast Lansing, US
Steven Bloembergen, PhD(Executive Officer, Director)Steven Bloembergen(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Snyder(Director)Joerg Lahann, Ph.D.(Director)Kenneth Pienta(Director)Frank van Luttikhuizen(Director)
Co-investorsInvest MichiganMichigan Rise
HOLO Footwear designs and sells shoes made with eco-friendly materials, aiming to combine style, performance, and affordability.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerGrand Rapids, US
Rommel V.(Founder)inYuridia Rodriguez(Executive Officer, Director)Rommel Vega(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsElevate Capital
High Yield Savings by Plinqit is a white-labeled, end-to-end savings product that helps banks and credit unions attract deposits, launch digital savings brands, and expand into new markets, handling KYC and compliance.
FintechSaaS
Kathleen Craig(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsInvest MichiganStout Street Capital
Hum provides white-label internet shopping and enrollment solutions for residential property managers and operators, allowing them to offer internet services to residents while retaining brand control and revenue.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkPropTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Dann Petty(Founder)Michael Jackson
Co-investorsMichigan RiseRWT HorizonsY Combinator
Hush operates a mobile makeup retail platform for consumers in the United States.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerLos Angeles, US
Alex Lin(CEO)inWilliam King(CTO)inCooper Mor(Founder)inAshutosh Dabral(Founder)Umesh Joshi(Founder)Rangel Spasov
Co-investorsY CombinatorYL Ventures500 GlobalAccelBattery VenturesBuckley Ventures Management Company Llc+10 more
Hush is a digital privacy service that finds and removes individuals' personal information from data broker sites, public records, and online databases, then monitors for new exposures.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecuritySaaS
Co-investorsAmerican Family VenturesDetroit Venture PartnersAkamai TechnologiesBattery VenturesYL Ventures
Intvo is an IT consulting and software development firm that partners with companies across industries to solve business problems using deadline-oriented, data-driven methods.
Developer ToolsSaaSAnn Arbor, US
ASSAM ALZOOKERY(Executive Officer, Director)
InvestNext offers a white-label investor portal and deal room software for real estate sponsors and fund managers to raise capital, manage cap tables, automate distribution waterfalls, and share investor reports and tax documents.
FintechPropTechSaaSDetroit, US
Kevin Heras(Founder)inMATTHEW ATTOU(Executive Officer)MICHAEL GISI(Executive Officer, Director)KATE HERNANDEZ(Director)
BoardGUY TURNER(Director)inSHAYN DIAMOND(Director)in
Co-investorsBeringeaGrand VenturesHyde Park Venture PartnersWhitecap Venture PartnersDetroit Venture Partners
IROA Technologies develops scientific measurement infrastructure for metabolomics, combining stable isotope chemistry, reference standards, authentic metabolite libraries, software, and data analytics to improve the accuracy and reproducibility of biological measurements.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechAnn Arbor, US
Judy is a cybersecurity platform designed for MSPs and SMBs that combines AI threat detection with human security expertise to protect endpoints, emails, and networks.
CybersecurityReston, US
Raffaele Mautone(Founder)in
Co-investorsCompanyon VenturesFirebrand VenturesGaingelsLeft Lane CapitalMichigan RiseNext Coast Ventures+2 more
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JustAir builds an air quality monitoring platform that provides accessible air quality data and insights to communities, resident groups, governments, and public health advocates.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureGovTechImpact & Social GoodIoTSan Francisco, US
Darren Riley(Founder & CEO)inDaniel Burnett(Executive Officer, Director)Derek Hilstrom(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsMichigan RiseBlack Operator
KODE provides a platform connecting medical coders with healthcare providers, offering coders flexible income opportunities while helping providers manage staffing and workflow needs in the healthcare industry.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR Tech
Brian Dessoy(Founder)inBrad Sawdon(Founder)in
Co-investorsEpsilon Health InvestorsFCA Venture PartnersMercury FundMichigan Rise
Larky provides a mobile notification and messaging channel that banks and credit unions use to promote services and offers to their members, driving adoption of products like deposit accounts, CD rates, and direct deposit bonuses.
FintechMarketing TechSaaSAnn Arbor, US
Gregg A. Hammerman(President and Treasurer)Andrew N. Bank(Director)
BoardLindsay Aspegren(Director)David Fry(Director)
Co-investorsService Provider Capital
Ascent Cloud provides a unified platform combining sales territory planning, field execution, and performance management tools for revenue teams and sales organizations.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechDetroit, US
Co-investorsBlossom Street VenturesTamiami Angel
Life Magnetics develops carbon-coated magnetic bead kits for total RNA extraction and isolation, offering RNA purification with no DNase cleanup, room-temperature shipping, and compatibility with automated liquid and bead handling systems.
BiotechDeep TechHardware
LineLeap operates a mobile app that allows nightlife customers to skip venue lines, purchase cover charges, buy event tickets, and order drinks at bars and clubs.
ConsumerFoodTechFuture of WorkMarketplacesNew York City, US
Nicholas Becker(Founder)inMax Schauff(Founder)inPatrick Skelly(CEO)inJack RichardJack PawlikinRick Martínez(CTO)
Co-investorsAltaIR CapitalAlumni VentureseLab VenturesGaingelsgener8torGoat Rodeo Capital+19 more
Lingco is a platform that enables language teachers to build and deliver customized language learning courses with pre-built activities and resources, reducing preparation time and offering flexibility for classroom use.
EdTechLansing, US
Seth K(CEO and Co-Founder)Seth Killian(Cofounder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsLearnLaunch Fund Accelerator
LIVAQ produces electric off-roading vehicles designed for adventure experiences with a focus on sustainable rider-environment interaction.
CleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationDetroit, US
David R. Medina Álvarez(Founder)in
Co-investorsMichigan RiseTechstars
GenAI-enabled platform optimizing residential rental marketplace occupancy for property managers and renters.
Ann Arbor, US
Andrea Taylor(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in
Co-investorsExit Quotient VenturesMichigan RiseVC 414
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsAugment Ventures
Lumetec develops an AI-powered monitoring platform that combines real-time data sources to detect and prevent threats to subsea cables and critical infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense Tech
Jorge C. Castellanos(Founder)in
Co-investorseLab Ventures
Lutely is a music platform where listeners buy albums directly from artists and keep permanent access to the music without a monthly subscription, and where artists can release new music ahead of streaming services like Spotify.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorseLab VenturesExit Quotient Ventures
Lynx Dx develops MyProstateScore 2.0 (MPS2), a urine test that analyzes 18 gene transcripts to predict the presence of clinically significant prostate cancer.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesNorthville, US
Arul Chinnaiyan(Founder, Director)Matt Martin(CFO)Yashar Nikafs(CEO)
Maka is a streaming app for children aged 0-6 that curates educational content evaluated against developmental milestones through research partnership with Yale Child Study Center.
ConsumerEdTechMedia & EntertainmentUSA, US
Tanyella(Co-founder)Isabel(Co-founder)
Micro-LAM develops laser-assisted machining systems, ultra-precision diamond turning tools, and custom optical components for precision optics manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwarePortage, US
Deepak Ravindra(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardJohn Balbach(Director)Tim Parker(Director)John Jackoboice(Director)
Co-investorsBeringeaInvest MichiganIrishAngelsMichigan Capital NetworkMichigan Rise
Mountain Pass Solutions provides software for faculty affairs departments at academic institutions to manage workflows and operations while generating data-driven insights.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
Tom Simon(Chief Executive Officer)in
Negotiations.AI builds AI-powered negotiation intelligence software for procurement teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Chinmay Agarwal(Co-Founder & CEO)in
NOX operates AI-powered metal manufacturing facilities that provide cut-to-spec metal products to American manufacturers with quote and delivery times measured in milliseconds rather than days.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsDetroit, US
Zane Hengsperger(CEO)inJack Bookey(Product Manager)Walker McHugh(MTS)
Co-investors640 OxfordAlumni VenturesAnorak VenturesMana VenturesOperator CollectiveThe Council+16 more
Nunchi is a "relational intelligence" platform that ingests an organization's member data to build living profiles, surface smart introductions, send engagement alerts, and recommend programming.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
Nutshell provides customer relationship management and sales software designed for small businesses to increase revenue and improve team adoption of sales and marketing tools.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSales TechAnn Arbor, US
Andy Fowler(Co-founder)inGuy Suter(Co-founder)inIan Berry(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsService Provider CapitalMatrix Partners China
Opus Genetics (formerly Ocuphire) is a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company developing gene therapies and other treatments for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and other retinal and refractive disorders.
BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthWest Bloomfield, US
Mina Sooch(Executive Officer, Director)Meyer Alan(Director)
Co-investorsAltium CapitalCapital Midwest Fund
Opnr is a platform that connects local musicians and bands with concert performance opportunities while providing concert organizers with musician data and direct promotional access to local fanbases.
B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyMarketplacesGrand Rapids, US
Co-investorsTechstars
Optilogic is a supply chain design software company that provides modeling, optimization, and analytics solutions for enterprises.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Donald A. Hicks(CEO & Founder)
Co-investorsAugment VenturesBeringeaMK CapitalMultiverse InvestmentNewRoad Capital Partners, LLC
CleantechData & InfrastructureWellness & FitnessDetroit, US
Co-investorsTechstars
Orbion Space Technology builds Hall-effect electric propulsion systems for small-satellite constellations, providing integrated thrusters, power processing units, and propellant management for in-space maneuvers.
Deep TechHardwareSpace TechHoughton, US
Lyon (Brad) King(CEO)inJason D. Sommerville(CTO)inRob Washeleski(CDO)inJorge Ramos(CFO)inLarry Bates(VP, Manufacturing)
BoardJohn Rockwell(Director)in
Co-investorsBeringeaInventus Capital PartnersInvest MichiganMaterial ImpactMichigan RiseSVQuad+2 more
Provides open source tools, pretrained models, APIs, SDKs, and GPU-accelerated pipelines for healthcare and life sciences workloads including drug discovery, healthcare robotics, medical imaging, genomics, and digital health.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtech
Co-investorsInvest Michigan
Parallel Robotics is an engineering R&D firm specializing in mechatronics, robotics, and mechanical design.
Deep TechHardwareRobotics
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
Passage is a mobile ticketing platform that enables event organizers to sell tickets, merchandise, and concessions online and at the door from a single system.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesSaaS
Alex Linebrink(Founder)in
Co-investorsConnetic VenturesInvest MichiganWAFTTTelescope Partners
Passivebolt builds an NFC-based identity and credential platform that verifies a person's identity and delivers digital credentials — such as room keys, building passes, or government IDs — through a mobile wallet without a dedicated app.
CybersecurityGovTechIoTAnn Arbor, US
Mike Johnson(Founder)inSimon Forster(Founder)inKabir Maiga(Executive Officer, Director)Alfred Kloss(Director)
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
Peptinovo develops PALM™, a targeted drug-delivery platform that encapsulates chemotherapy drugs to deliver them directly to cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue, reducing side effects and enabling higher therapeutic doses.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesAnn Arbor, US
Ren Homan(Founder)inREYNOLD HOMAN(Executive Officer, Director)BILL ELLIOTT(Executive Officer)inSTEVE TOKAZ(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDAVID ROMENESCO(Director)FRED BROWN(Director)
Co-investorsWMU Biosciences Research & Commercialization CenterCANTILEVER INVESTORS
Advanced ManufacturingAnn Arbor, US
Lihang Nong(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsInvest Michigan
Pocketnest offers a white-labeled AI platform that financial institutions use to deliver personalized financial guidance and coaching to Millennial and Gen X customers.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSAnn Arbor, US
JESSICA WILLIS(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsCleo Capitalgener8torMichigan Rise
Protera Health is a virtual musculoskeletal (MSK) care solution built on patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) to improve health outcomes and lower costs of care.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesBloomfield Hills, US
Melvin Makhni, MD MBA(Founder)inEric Makni(Executive Officer, Director)Svetlana Makhni(Director)in
Quikly creates an urgency marketing platform that uses psychology, incentives, and technology to boost conversion rates for brands and retailers.
E-commerceMarketing TechRetail TechSaaSDetroit, US
Scott Meves(Executive Officer, Director)Shawn Geller(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardGabe Karp(Director)
Co-investorsCounterview CapitalTappan Hill VenturesDetroit Venture PartnersHyde Park Angels
Reaction Technologies makes a heads-up display and sports analytics software (RTSA) that captures athlete reaction time, accuracy, and consistency data to build spatial awareness and improve form.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSports Tech
Brandon Martin(Founder)in
Reportwell provides software for schools and education agencies to navigate complex state education law and administrative processes.
EdTechGovTechLegalTechSaaSIndianapolis, US
Jacob Allen(CEO)inJennica Adkins(CCO)inJacob Peters(CPO)inLani Luo(COO)in
Co-investorsKapor CapitalTappan Hill VenturesTechstarsCharter School Growth FundDetroit Venture PartnersEverywhere Ventures
Revolin Sports sells pickleball paddles and offers a quiz to help players choose a paddle suited to their playstyle.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceSports TechHolland, US
Hughes Davis(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
Ripple Science offers EnrollNow, a HIPAA-compliant, SOC 2-certified platform for managing research participant prescreening, enrollment, scheduling, and communication.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Co-investorsDundee Venture CapitalInvest MichiganMercury FundMichigan Capital NetworkMichigan RiseNarrow Gauge Ventures+4 more
Scorbit builds a platform that connects arcade and pinball machines to the internet, enabling competition, leaderboards, and digital payments for venues and players.
GamingIoTSaaSSports Tech
Co-investorsGrand VenturesMichigan RiseMudita VentureWakestream VenturesFirst Round CapitalGambit Ventures
SecuritySnares develops ransomware detection and prevention technology that uses microsensor technology to block ransomware attacks at the encryption stage.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Robert Capinjola(Founder)in
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
SensCy provides cybersecurity guidance and risk-management services for small and medium-sized organizations, including third-party vendor risk assessment and employee education.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAnn Arbor, US
Bhushan Kulkarni(Executive Officer, Director)inRick Snyder(CEO)inDavid Behen(Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer)David Kelly(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsMichigan RiseWakestream Ventures
ShapeLog provides wireless sensor technology and an AI coaching layer for connected fitness equipment, capturing data about how the equipment is used.
HardwareIoTSports TechAnn Arbor, US
Bryan O'Rear(Executive Officer)inSuzanne Yoon(Director)
BoardPeter Karmanos Jr.(Director)
Co-investorsMadDog VenturesService Provider Capital
Ann Arbor, US
Laura Khoury(CEO and President)inRobert Cell(Director)Nancy Gilby(Director)
Co-investorsBelle Impact FundCapital Midwest FundInvest MichiganMichigan RiseService Provider Capital
SightLine provides data analytics and consulting services to colleges and universities for enrollment management, financial aid strategy, pricing optimization, and student retention.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEdTechEnterprise Software
Ashley Kern(Founder, Data Scientist & Higher Ed Consultant)in
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
SkySpecs provides data management and analytics software for renewable energy asset operators, helping them optimize maintenance and operational decisions for wind and solar installations.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergySaaSAnn Arbor, US
Daniel Ellis(President and CEO)David Roberts(CEO)Thomas Brady(CFO)Ryan Morton(Chief Technology Officer)inSamuel DeBruin(Chief Operational Officer)
BoardRichard Katz(Director)
Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundDakota Venture GroupEquinor VenturesEvergy VenturesHuron River VenturesInvest Michigan+5 more
A marketplace connecting consumers with freelance service professionals for tasks like moving, interior design, repairs, and home maintenance.
ConsumerMarketplacesSeoul, KR
Robin Kim(CEO)inHwan Kim(CTO)Jiho Kang(Founder/Chief of Product)in
BoardSung Hyun Park(Director)
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.FJ LabsIMM Investment JapanSazzeTaurus VenturesTBT+10 more
Sportsman Tracker provides HuntWise, a data-driven SaaS platform and mobile app that uses satellite imagery, mapping overlays, and animal movement algorithms to help hunters identify optimal times and locations to hunt across North American game species.
AgTechSaaSSports TechGrand Rapids, US
Jeff Courter(Founder)John Schwander(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardTim Streit(Director)Mark Peterson(Director)Mike DeVries(Director)
Co-investorsM25Wakestream VenturesDetroit InnovateHuron River VenturesStart Garden
The Social Club operates modern barbershops grounded in barbershop culture, positioning itself as a community-focused gathering space for men.
ConsumerSocialDetroit, US
Sebastian Jackson(Founder and CEO)inGabrielle Jackson(President)in
Co-investorsTechstars
BiotechAnn Arbor, US
JONATHAN LEINONEN(Executive Officer, Director)YOKE KHIN YAP(Executive Officer, Director)MICHAEL MORTLOCK(Executive Officer)MARK EHLERT(Director)STEVE TOKARZ(Executive Officer, Director)JOHN RANSOM(Director)
Co-investorsCANTILEVER INVESTORSInvest Michigan
Stance Health operates orthopaedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation centers that combine physiotherapy and strength-and-conditioning with technology-driven assessment tools such as gait analysis and force-testing hardware.
Digital HealthHealthtechSports TechBengaluru, IN
Ninad Karandikar(Founder)Rohit Arora(Founder)
Co-investorsAntler
Stunio connects students with flexible, paid local work opportunities while providing employers and institutions a platform to recruit and engage student talent.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Amanda Hayhoein
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
Swept AI provides runtime supervision, policy enforcement, and monitoring for AI assistants, agentic workflows, and customer-facing AI features, giving security teams real-time visibility and control over AI behavior.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFuture of Work
Co-investorsService Provider CapitalWellington ManagementAfore CapitalAnn Arbor SPARKBDC Capital CorporationInovia Capital+2 more
Swish provides an advertising technology platform that automates product sampling for consumer packaged goods brands and grocery retailers, replacing traditional sampling methods.
AdTechMarketing TechMarketplacesRetail Tech
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
Tandem is a mobile app for couples to split and track shared expenses, coordinate joint to-do lists, curate purchase wishlists, and plan home purchases.
ConsumerFintechPropTech
Co-investorsBright VenturesCorazon CapitalGROOVE CAPITALJosephine CollectiveMichigan RiseSwizzle Ventures+1 more
TLB is a vegan, cruelty-free beauty brand offering non-toxic cosmetics designed for diverse skin tones.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceFemTechDetroit, US
Melissa Butler(Founder, CEO)in
Co-investorsNew VoicesFearless Fund
Foodstand offers a mobile app centered on group "Good Eating Challenges" that people join with friends and coworkers to build healthier eating habits, such as avoiding added sugar or eating more fruits and vegetables.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsBackstage Capital
TheraB Medical develops SnugLit, a phototherapy device for treating newborns diagnosed with neonatal jaundice.
Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Alexa Jones(Founder & Chief Innovation Officer)inChris Mathia(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsExpert DOJOMichigan RiseSmartGateVCSuncoast VenturesTriple Ventures
Bloom operates an ecosystem of operations services connecting hard tech brands with service providers for manufacturing, logistics, and after-sales support across their product lifecycle.
Advanced ManufacturingFintechHardwareSaaS
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
Towel Tracker manufactures RFID-based kiosks and check-in systems for distributing, tracking, and managing towels, linens, and medical scrubs in hospitality and healthcare facilities.
HardwareIoTLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaSComstock Park, US
Steven Molewyk(Founder)in
Traxen provides driver assistance and fleet management technology for truck drivers and fleet managers, delivering cost savings through improved fuel efficiency, reduced insurance claims, and enhanced driver safety.
AI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Ali M.(Founder)in
Co-investorseLab VenturesVoLo Earth VenturesImpact Engine
Treehouse provides online courses in web design, web development, mobile development, and game development for beginners and intermediate learners seeking entry into technology careers.
ConsumerSocialSan Francisco, US
Daniel Rhodes(Founder)inChrys Bader(CEO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorGutter Capital
Treehouse is an electrical contractor that combines skilled trades with software to deliver electrification projects such as home electrification and decarbonization installations.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Arthur Switalski(Founder)inEric Owski(Founder)inJeremy Lwanga(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesAssurant VenturesBeat VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalGutter CapitalMassMutual Ventures+4 more
TripSlip is a platform that coordinates field trips between teachers, venues, and parents, reducing administrative overhead for educators and recovering lost revenue for cultural institutions and schools.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechMarketplacesSaaSDetroit, US
Achsha Jones(CEO & Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstars
Ulendo builds software that improves the speed and accuracy of advanced manufacturing machines such as 3D printers and industrial robots.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRoboticsSaaSAnn Arbor, US
Chinedum Okwudire(Director)inOumar Barry(Director)inBrenda Jones(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBelle Impact Fund
Volt Harbor builds UltraCore, a software-defined, battery-agnostic power module that integrates energy routing, power conversion, and storage, using firmware changes to adapt systems to varying electrical requirements.
CleantechEnergyHardwareAnn Arbor, US
Co-investorsService Provider CapitalMFV Partners
Voxel51 provides data and model management tools for computer vision and AI development.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Brian Moore(Founder)in
Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersDrive CapitaleLab VenturesFoothill VenturesShasta VenturesTop Harvest Capital+1 more
Waymark builds an AI-powered clinic model for Medicaid populations, using predictive analytics and clinical decision support to identify at-risk patients and coordinate community-based care.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSan Francisco, US
Afia Asamoah(Founder)inSanjay Basu(Co-Founder and Head of Clinical)inRajaie Batniji(Co-Founder and CEO)inRajaie Batniji MD DPhil(Founder)inKelly Coffin(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Kevin Williams(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAcumen AmericaAndreessen HorowitzCVS Health VenturesEnsemble LabsLux CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)+1 more
Waymark uses AI to automatically generate on-brand video advertisements from a business's website URL, enabling rapid production of broadcast-ready creative for sales, marketing, and advertising teams.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment
Alex Persky-Stern(CEO)in
Co-investorsRevolutionAndreessen HorowitzCVS Health VenturesLux CapitalNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)
New Canaan, US
Jeff Schacher(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Symonds(and CEO)
BoardRyan Waddington(Director)Dov Rosenberg(Director)Chris Mellon(Director)
Wizehire is a recruiting platform for small and growing businesses that lets employers post jobs to 100+ job boards and networks with one click, and uses an AI assistant to screen, match, and communicate with candidates.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSHouston, US
Jay Niblick(Founder)
Co-investorsAmplo VenturesMercury FundMichigan Rise
Workit Health is a 100% online addiction treatment program that prescribes FDA-approved medications like Suboxone and naltrexone for opioid, alcohol, and kratom use disorders via licensed clinicians through video consultations.
Digital HealthHealthtechAnn Arbor, US
Lisa McLaughlin(Executive Officer, Director)inRobin McIntosh(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardTodd Kimmel(Director)in
Co-investorsCVS Health VenturesLux CapitalRRE VenturesWakestream Ventures3L CapitalFirstMark Capital+5 more
Zapenda is a fashion brand and platform offering clothing that blends styles and fabrics from the Democratic Republic of Congo and America, connecting Congolese tailors with customers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceImpact & Social GoodRetail TechDetroit, CD
Stella Safari(Founder)
Zeck makes board meeting software used by CEOs, board members, and nonprofits to run board meetings, investor updates, leadership meetings, all-hands, and fundraising pitches.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Edward Norton(Founder)inJeffrey Wolfe(Co-founder)inRobert W.(Founder)inRobert Wolfe(Co-founder)James Zubok(Founding Partner)
Co-investorsBreyer CapitalDetroit Venture PartnersKhosla VenturesSalesforce Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has ID Ventures made?
- ID Ventures has 187 tracked investments, 4 of which have exited.
- What stage does ID Ventures invest at?
- ID Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is ID Ventures's typical check size?
- ID Ventures typically writes checks of $50K – $250K.
- What sectors does ID Ventures focus on?
- ID Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Biotech, Consumer, Deep Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is ID Ventures located?
- ID Ventures is headquartered in Detroit, US.
- Who does ID Ventures co-invest with?
- ID Ventures most often shares deals with Michigan Rise, Invest Michigan, Techstars, among 165 tracked co-investors.
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