ID Ventures
Venture capitalDetroit · Pre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
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
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 119 of 155 portfolio companiesSaaS ×34AI & Machine Learning ×30Hardware ×22Biotech ×17Healthtech ×17Deep Tech ×14Enterprise Software ×14Advanced Manufacturing ×12
HQs:United States×71
Who they back
founder profiles across 76 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×502 founders×203 founders×54+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 22 founders with education data
Eastern Michigan University ×3Michigan State University ×3University of Michigan ×3College for Creative Studies ×2University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ×2Washtenaw Community College ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
3 founders hold a PhD · 4 hold an MBA (of 23 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 Devices
Javier Evelyn(Founder & CEO)in
Board seatPatti Glaza· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsBackstage CapitalChloe CapitalJumpstart NovaMichigan RiseSeae Ventures
Co-investorsCapital Midwest Fund
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)
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Cleveland AvenueConnetic VenturesLightbankLofty VenturesM25+5 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)Terese Hunwick(Director)
BoardRobert Cell(Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsCapital 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
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)Dillon Krasnigor(Director)Daniel Bradshaw(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJonathan Struhl(Director)in
Co-investors2048 VenturesAssembly VenturesAvanta VenturesLudlow VenturesMatchstick VenturesMichigan Rise+4 more
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)James Militello(Executive Officer)
BoardJeffrey S. Williams(Director)Paul D'Amato(Director)Dan Kidle(Director)in
Co-investorsArboretum VenturesBeringeaBerkeley CatalystBlueStone Venture PartnerseLab VenturesInvest Michigan+5 more
Co-investorsInvest Michigan
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)Christian 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 is an open trading platform for retail traders, investors, and developers, offering a mobile app and tools to trade stocks, options, ETFs, and index funds through a FINRA-member broker-dealer.
Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaS
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)Eric 48266 Huang(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardC.J. Ritterbusch(Director)
Co-investorsAssembled BrandsIrishAngels
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(Executive Officer, Director)inAllan Evans(Executive Officer)Annie Rogaski(Executive Officer)Joerg Tewes(Executive Officer, Director)Neil Welch(Executive Officer)Yobie Benjamin(Executive Officer)
Co-investors500 GlobalLG Technology VenturesApplied VenturesChina Walden Venture InvestmentsIntel CapitalWalden SKT Venture
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
AVS develops Pulse IVL, an intravascular lithotripsy system that uses high-frequency pulsatile pressure waves generated from pressurized CO2 to fracture arterial calcium and restore blood flow.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsCorewell Health Ventures
Banza makes chickpea-based food products, including pasta, brown rice pasta, and mac and cheese, marketed as higher in protein and fiber.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsBeechwood CapitalInvest MichiganRosecliff VenturesRSE VenturesSWAT Equity Partners
Bedestrian designs and supplies autonomous delivery and mobility robots offered as a robot-as-a-service platform, using voice interaction, environmental perception, and hybrid autonomy that blends self-driving with human teleoperators.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics
Bio-Rad develops instruments, reagents, quality control solutions, and data tools for life science research and clinical diagnostics.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsVital Venture Capital
Bloomscape sells expertly-grown houseplants delivered directly to consumers, along with pots, care tools, and decor.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsGeneral CatalystGood FriendsInvest MichiganRevolution
BlueConduit provides AI-driven predictive modeling software that helps water utilities and cities locate lead and galvanized service lines and assess water main risk, supporting inventory classification, replacement planning, and regulatory compliance.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechGovTech
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
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 Ventures
Build Additive manufactures 3D concrete printing (3DCP) systems for on-site and off-site masonry construction, including HAUS systems for residential builders producing concrete homes and LAB systems for universities and research institutions.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechHardwareTroy, US
Carvis provides an AI system for auto repair shops that automates repair inspections and generates estimates, integrating with existing shop management systems.
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(Executive Officer)Thomas W. Cronkright(Executive Officer, Director)Tyler Adams(Executive Officer, Director)inTom Cronkright
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
Brooklyn, US
Zachary Schieffelin(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
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)
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
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 Ventures
Low-power IoT sensors for industrial monitoring
Ann Arbor, US
Gyouho Kim(Executive Officer, Director)ZhiYoong Foo(Executive Officer)David 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)Qiannan "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)Rachna Govani(Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer)
Co-investorsRelevance Ventures
Ann Arbor, US
NIGEL GRISWOLD(Executive Officer, Director)BENJAMIN CALNIN(Executive Officer, Director)
Ann Arbor, US
Jeremy Minty(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew 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)inDarin Patmon(CMO & Founder)inDavid Reid(Chief Operating Officer)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
Healthcare IT company offering a vendor-neutral software suite for cardiac diagnostic echocardiography workflows.
Co-investorsWMU Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center
Esperovax is a biotechnology company developing an oral mRNA-based vaccine and biotherapeutic platform that produces shelf-stable vaccines in tablet and capsule form as an alternative to injection-based treatments.
BiotechDeep TechPlymouth, US
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
Espervita Therapeutics is a drug discovery company developing metabolic reprogramming therapies, with a lead compound (EVT0185) that inhibits acetyl-CoA metabolic enzymes to treat conditions such as MASH, chronic kidney disease, and liver and kidney fibrosis.
Biotech
Co-investorsMichigan RiseWMU Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center
EVOQ Therapeutics develops immunotherapies for autoimmune diseases using its proprietary NanoDisc technology, which delivers disease-specific antigens to dendritic cells via subcutaneous administration to restore native immune tolerance.
BiotechHealthtech
Co-investorsInvest MichiganMichigan Rise
Grand Rapids, US
Christian K. Fernando(Founder)inHans M. Nelson(Founder)
BoardPaul D'Amato(Director)Joe 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 Avenue
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
Flightpath Biosciences develops Targeted Bacterial Deletion, a platform that selectively removes harmful gram-negative bacteria while sparing the surrounding microbiome to interrupt infection-driven disease.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtech
Co-investorsFirst In VenturesMichigan Rise
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
Matthew Koppinger(Founder)inJake Koppinger
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)Dr. Hines(Founder)John Cunningham(Chief Operating Officer)
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 builds resilient navigation and absolute positioning systems that convert geophysical data into precise location data for global exploration and mission-critical applications.
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(Executive Officer, Director)Eli Salembier(Executive Officer, Director)Sam Globus(Executive Officer)inDr. Sam Globus(Chief Operating Officer)Michael Klein(Executive Officer, Director)David Gregorka(Director)
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
BiotechEast 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)KEVIN HERAS(Executive Officer, Director)MICHAEL GISI(Executive Officer, Director)KATE HERNANDEZ(Director)
BoardGUY TURNER(Director)in
Co-investorsBeringeaGrand VenturesWhitecap Venture PartnersHyde Park Venture Partners
IROA Technologies develops isotope-labeled internal standards, authentic metabolite libraries, and ClusterFinder software for quantitative metabolomics research.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
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 Ventures
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)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
Co-investorsEpsilon Health InvestorsFCA Venture PartnersMercury FundMichigan Rise
Ann Arbor, US
Gregg A. Hammerman(President and Treasurer)Andrew N. Bank(Director)
BoardLindsay Aspegren(Director)David Fry(Director)
LevelEleven, part of Ascent Cloud, is a sales performance platform that turns CRM data into scorecards, goals, competitions, and coaching workflows for sales managers and reps.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
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)
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)
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
Co-investorseLab Ventures
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
Maka Media appears to publish content related to children's media, including discussions about the quality and value of shows for kids.
Media & Entertainment
Ann Arbor, US
Jonah Liss(Cofounder)Blake Mischley(Cofounder)Kaleb Schmottlach(Cofounder)
Co-investorsTechstars
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)
BoardJohn Balbach(Director)Tim Parker(Director)John Jackoboice(Director)
Co-investorsBeringeaInvest MichiganIrishAngelsMichigan Capital NetworkMichigan Rise
Mountain Pass offers SmartPath, a software platform for managing faculty affairs at academic institutions and medical schools, tracking faculty profiles, career lifecycles (onboarding, appointment, evaluation, promotion, tenure), rosters, and analytics.
EdTechHR TechSaaS
Negotiations.AI provides an AI co-pilot and simulation platform that helps procurement teams prepare, strategize, practice, and execute supplier negotiations such as vendor pricing, contract renewals, and lease terms.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
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
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 offers a cloud platform that uses agentic AI to model, simulate, and optimize supply chain networks, letting teams build models and run what-if scenarios quickly and compose apps using natural language.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsAugment VenturesBeringeaMK CapitalNewRoad Capital Partners, LLC
CleantechData & InfrastructureWellness & FitnessDetroit, US
Co-investorsTechstars
Co-investorsInvariantes FundVersion One Ventures
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
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 an all-in-one event ticketing platform that lets organizers sell tickets, season passes, merchandise, and concessions both on-site and online, with reserved seating, mobile check-in, and box office management.
ConsumerSaaS
Co-investorsConnetic VenturesInvest MichiganTelescope Partners
Ann Arbor, US
Mike Johnson(Founder)inSimon Forster(Founder)inKabir Maiga(Executive Officer, Director)Alfred Kloss(Director)
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
Peptinovo develops a patented drug delivery platform (PALM carrier technology) intended to improve the efficacy of approved chemotherapies for a range of solid tumors while reducing serious side effects.
BiotechHealthtechAnn Arbor, US
REYNOLD HOMAN(Executive Officer, Director)BILL ELLIOTT(Executive Officer)STEVE TOKAZ(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDAVID ROMENESCO(Director)FRED BROWN(Director)
Co-investorsWMU Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center
Advanced ManufacturingAnn Arbor, US
Lihang Nong(Executive Officer, Director)
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)
Co-investorsCleo Capitalgener8torMichigan Rise
Quikly provides a Shopify app that runs limited-time, scarcity-based offer campaigns (timed drops, tiered rewards, first-to-buy incentives) across storefronts, emails, and social to prompt shoppers to buy immediately at lighter discounts.
E-commerceMarketing TechSaaSDetroit, US
Scott Meves(Executive Officer, Director)Gabe Karp(Director)Shawn Geller(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsTappan Hill VenturesCounterview CapitalHyde 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
Reportwell provides software for schools and education agencies to navigate complex state education law and administrative processes.
EdTechGovTechLegalTechSaaSIndianapolis, US
Jacob Allen(CEO)Jennica Adkins(CCO)Jacob Peters(CPO)Lani Luo(COO)
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+1 more
Scorbit is a connected-play platform for pinball and arcade machines that lets players track scores, view leaderboards, earn achievements, and enter cash tournaments at bars and arcades or from home collections.
GamingIoTSports Tech
Co-investorsGrand VenturesMichigan RiseWakestream Ventures
SecuritySnares makes RansomSnare, a microsensor that reinforces existing EDR/XDR endpoint protection to block unknown, zero-day ransomware before it encrypts files, without signatures or connectivity.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
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)Rick Snyder(CEO)inDavid Behen(Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer)David Kelly(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsMichigan RiseWakestream Ventures
Ann Arbor, US
Suzanne Yoon(Director)Bryan O'Rear(Executive Officer)
BoardPeter Karmanos Jr.(Director)
Co-investorsMadDog Ventures
Co-investorsExit Quotient VenturesMichigan RiseSerac VenturesVC 414
Ann Arbor, US
Laura Khoury(CEO and President)Robert Cell(Director)Nancy Gilby(Director)
Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundInvest MichiganMichigan Rise
SightLine provides financial aid optimization and enrollment and retention strategy consulting for higher education institutions, using data science and modeling for tuition and scholarship analysis and enrollment forecasting.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEdTech
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)Samuel DeBruin(Chief Operational Officer)Patrick Senatore(Director of Engineering)
Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundDakota Venture GroupEvergy VenturesHuron River VenturesInvest MichiganMcRock Capital+4 more
Grand Rapids, US
Jeff Courter(Executive Officer, Director)John Schwander(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardTim Streit(Director)Mark Peterson(Director)Mike DeVries(Director)
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)Gabrielle Jackson(President)
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-investorsInvest Michigan
Stunio is a workforce development platform that connects students, employers, and institutions in one system, covering the process from initial awareness through employment placement.
EdTechHR TechSaaS
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 operates a programmatic product sampling platform that places full-size products into shoppers' online grocery orders, using first-party transactional data to target customers and measure performance.
AdTechMarketing TechRetail 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
The Lip Bar sells cosmetics, including liquid matte lipsticks, glossy lip serums, and curated lip color sets, sold directly to consumers online.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
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 RiseSmartGateVC
Bloom offers a vetted vendor network and payment tools, including BloomPay for consolidating vendor payments and accessing extended payment terms of up to 120 days.
Advanced ManufacturingFintechHardware
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
Towel Tracker SENTRY is an automated dispensing and tracking system that uses card swipes to distribute and monitor towels, linens, and medical scrubs, reducing losses and laundry costs.
HardwareIoTRetail Tech
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
Co-investorsVoLo Earth VenturesImpact Engine
Treehouse provides installation services for EV chargers, home battery backup systems, electrical panel upgrades, and other electrical projects, using a virtual assessment process to deliver online quotes.
CleantechEnergyMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Arthur Switalski(Founder)Eric Owski(Founder)Jeremy Lwanga(Founder)
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)
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)Oumar 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
New Canaan, US
Jeff Schacher(Executive Officer, Director)Dov Rosenberg(Director)Chris Mellon(Director)Mark Symonds(and CEO)Ryan Waddington(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)Robin McIntosh(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardTodd Kimmel(Director)in
Co-investorsCVS Health VenturesWakestream VenturesGingerbread CapitalImpact EngineMontage VenturesRRE Ventures
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)Jeffrey Wolfe(Founder)inRobert W.(Founder)in
Co-investorsDetroit Venture PartnersSalesforce Ventures
Exits · 2
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioLLamasoftacq. by CoupaParabricksacq. by NVIDIA
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesGreenMark Biomedical · einpresswire.com · Aug 25, 2026
Driven · theaiinsider.tech · Aug 13, 2026
Gildform · bridgedetroit.com · Aug 11, 2026
Treehouse · riverbender.com · Aug 3, 2026
Hush · pulse2.com · Jul 31, 2026
InvestNext · finance.yahoo.com · Jul 22, 2026
DeepHow · automotiveworld.com · Jul 17, 2026
Voxel51 · start-midwest.com · Jul 14, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has ID Ventures made?
- ID Ventures has 155 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- 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 128 tracked co-investors.
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