ID Ventures
Venture capitalDetroit · Pre-Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked
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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 · 9 people
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What they invest in
from 127 of 155 portfolio companiesSaaS ×38AI & Machine Learning ×31Hardware ×25Healthtech ×22Deep Tech ×20Biotech ×18Enterprise Software ×18Medical Devices ×16
HQs:United States×85
Who they back
founder profiles across 87 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×582 founders×233 founders×6
Where their founders studiedfrom 71 founders with education data
University of Michigan ×14Eastern Michigan University ×6Michigan State University ×6Grand Valley State University ×3University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ×3Western Michigan University ×3College for Creative Studies ×2Harvard Business School Online ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 70 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×20Computer Science ×16Business & Management ×15Economics ×7Finance & Accounting ×7Design & Architecture ×4Humanities ×4Politics & Policy ×4
Where their founders worked beforefrom 75 founders with career history
University of Michigan ×6Barracuda ×2Ford Motor ×2Michigan Capital Network ×2Michigan State University ×2Michigan Technological University ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
13 founders hold a PhD · 9 hold an MBA (of 71 with degree data)
Investments · 155 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
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 Health
Co-investorsAltium CapitalCapital Midwest Fund
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+6 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 Ventures
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 builds point-of-use active filtration modules that continuously capture and chemically degrade airborne acids and organic contaminants inside localized microenvironments such as FOUPs and wafer storage.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Colin Lavery(Founder)in
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)inDillon Krasnigor(Director)Daniel Bradshaw(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJonathan Struhl(Director)in
Co-investors2048 VenturesAssembly VenturesAvanta VenturesLudlow VenturesMatchstick VenturesMichigan Rise+5 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)
AmHyTech develops ammonia-based technology solutions for storage, transportation, and usage to advance sustainable energy infrastructure.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergy
Morteza Sarp(CEO)inMona Maleka(COO)inReza Ghazfar(CTO)inMo Qarai(CSO)in
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)
BoardPaul McCreadie(Director)inAnthony Grover(Director)
Co-investorsArboretum Ventures
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 Rise
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 LlcLighthouse Network Ventures LlcTechstarsBlack OperatorWestbound Equity Partners
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 InvestmentsIntel CapitalWalden Catalyst+1 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
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)Hitinder Gurm, M.D.(Chief Clinical Officer)
Co-investorsBioStar CapitalCorewell Health Ventures
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 ConsumerFoodTech
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
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 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 Ventures
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
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+3 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-investorsMichigan 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 healthcare food company offering medically-tailored, Low FODMAP meals designed by clinicians and prepared by chefs to address digestive conditions such as IBS, IBD, Crohn's, Colitis, and SIBO.
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsPurple 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 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)in
Co-investorsConnetic VenturesFrontier VenturesIllinois VenturesMichigan RiseY CombinatorGaingels
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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 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-investorsMichigan RiseTechstarsCapitalize VCREFASHIOND Ventures
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-investorsBVVCCapital FactoryDraper AssociatesMission One CapitalAntlerOutlander VC+1 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)
Co-investorsMichigan RiseRWT HorizonsY Combinator
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 VenturesAkamai 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 VenturesWhitecap Venture PartnersHyde Park 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 VenturesLeft Lane CapitalMichigan RiseNext Coast Ventures645 Ventures
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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(Co-founder)inDarren 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
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-investorsTechstars
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 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
Negotiations.AI builds AI-powered negotiation intelligence software for procurement teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Chinmay Agarwal(Co-Founder & CEO)in
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
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 CapitalNewRoad 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 Tech
Lyon (Brad) King(CEO)inJason D. Sommerville(CTO)inRob Washeleski(CDO)inJorge Ramos(CFO)inLarry Bates(VP, Manufacturing)
Co-investorsBeringeaInventus Capital PartnersInvest MichiganMaterial ImpactMichigan RiseWakestream Ventures
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 MichiganTelescope 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
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-investorsTappan Hill VenturesCounterview CapitalDetroit 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-investorsTappan Hill VenturesTechstars
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 RiseWakestream VenturesFirst Round Capital
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-investorsCapital 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 GroupEvergy VenturesHuron River VenturesInvest MichiganMcRock Capital+5 more
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
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 CapitalM25Spark Capital
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 CAPITALMichigan RiseSwizzle VenturesTAWANI Ventures
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 is developing SnugLit, a wearable phototherapy device for treating neonatal jaundice in infants, delivering light therapy in a portable form for use in hospital and home settings.
Digital HealthHardwareMedical Devices
Alexa Jones(Founder)in
Co-investorsExpert DOJOMichigan RiseSmartGateVCSuncoast 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 builds iQ-Cruise, an AI-driven connected predictive/adaptive cruise control system for commercial trucks that automates longitudinal speed to reduce fuel consumption and improve safety.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Ali M.(Founder)in
Co-investorsVoLo Earth VenturesImpact Engine
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-investorsBeat VenturesGutter CapitalMassMutual VenturesTrucks VCVirta VenturesMontage Ventures+1 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)
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 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-investorsAndreessen 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 CapitalWakestream VenturesGingerbread CapitalImpact EngineMontage Ventures+2 more
Zapenda is a fashion brand offering African-inspired apparel and accessories that are custom-tailored by local artisans in Bukavu, Congo.
Direct to ConsumerE-commerceImpact & Social GoodDetroit
Zeck is software that replaces traditional board decks with interactive, mobile-first board and investor updates, including collaborative workspaces, digitized voting, and auto-generated minutes.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Edward Norton(Founder & Chief Strategy Officer)inJeffrey Wolfe(Founder)inRobert W.(Founder)in
Co-investorsDetroit Venture PartnersSalesforce VenturesBreyer CapitalKhosla Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has ID Ventures made?
- ID Ventures has 155 tracked investments, 3 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 129 tracked co-investors.
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