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Michigan Capital Network

Angel network

Grand Rapids Β· Pre-Seed–Seed Β· 18 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Michigan Capital Network invests in capital-efficient early-stage enterprises with the goal of transforming seed-stage ideas into world-class businesses. The firm leverages financial, intellectual, and networking resources to support entrepreneurs across Michigan and the Midwest region, emphasizing collaboration within the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem and long-term portfolio company success.

Invests inSector Agnostic

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Grand Rapids, US
Instruments
Equity
AUM
$250M
Tracked investments
42

Team Β· 18 people

from the firm's website
Paul D'AmatoΒ· CEO and Managing Director
Dale GroganΒ· Managing Partner
Jody VanderwelΒ· Managing Partner
Lynn BishopΒ· Operating Partner
Meagan MalmΒ· Partner

Meagan Malm joined Michigan Capital Network in 2020 and was promoted to Partner following demonstrated success in investment activities and operations across the organization.

Abid AliΒ· Principal
Jenni LiΒ· Senior Principal
Abiola OlatoyeΒ· Associate
Christian FernandoΒ· Advisor
Deepak MenonΒ· Advisor
Emily SarataΒ· President of the MCN Angel Association
Greeshma MuddamΒ· Accountant
Jake StanderferΒ· Controller
Kalina FosterΒ· Platform Manager
Khushi GuptaΒ· Investment Analyst Intern
Roshan AtluriΒ· Senior Software Engineer & IT Manager
Savannah TuttleΒ· Executive Assistant & Operations Manager
Stan RakΒ· Advisor

What they invest in

from 8 of 42 portfolio companies

Deep Tech Γ—4Healthtech Γ—3Medical Devices Γ—3Advanced Manufacturing Γ—2SaaS Γ—2AI & Machine Learning Γ—1B2B Marketplaces Γ—1Biotech Γ—1

HQs:United StatesΓ—8United KingdomΓ—1

Investments Β· 42 tracked

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Ablativesolutionsablativesolutions.com
Acelfilacelfil.comin
Akadeum Life Sciencesakadeum.com

Akadeum manufactures GMP-compliant ancillary materials for cell and gene therapy applications, specializing in microbubble-based negative selection products. The company serves research, clinical trial, and therapeutic manufacturing environments requiring regulated cell separation products.

Advanced ManufacturingBiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesAnn Arbor, US

Ambiqmicroambiqmicro.comin𝕏
Atlasgroundatlasground.comin𝕏
Authentic4Dauthentic4d.com
Blastpointblastpoint.comin𝕏

BlastPoint provides an AI-driven customer intelligence platform that unifies data across utility and financial systems to generate predictive insights for customer behavior. The platform helps utilities, financial institutions, and service providers improve customer engagement, optimize program adoption, and reduce churn through personalized outreach based on household-level predictions.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software

Bluewillowbluewillow.com
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Facilityhealthincfacilityhealthinc.com
Grandriverasepticmfggrandriverasepticmfg.comin𝕏
HAAS Alerthaasalert.comin

HAAS Alert operates a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) platform that delivers real-time safety alerts to drivers about roadway hazards, emergency vehicles, and roadside workers. The platform serves emergency responders, roadway fleets, and motorists to reduce collisions and injuries.

IoTLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSChicago, US

Cory Hohs(Co-founder & CEO)Noah Levens(Co-founder)Jigar Patel(Co-founder)

Histosonicshistosonics.com

Histosonics develops histotripsy technology, a non-invasive ultrasound-based treatment modality for physicians to use in clinical procedures. The company aims to bring this novel therapeutic approach to patients worldwide.

Deep TechHealthtechMedical Devices

Immusoftimmusoft.com
Micro Lammicro-lam.com
Micromendskinclosuremicromendskinclosure.comin
MITO Material Solutionsmitomaterials.comin

MITO Material Solutions develops patented hybrid additive technology that enhances fiber-reinforced composites and thermoplastics by functionalizing materials like graphene oxide and biomaterials, serving the manufacturing industry. The platform improves strength, durability, flexibility, and sustainability without requiring changes to existing manufacturing processes.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew MaterialsStillwater, US

Montrose Envmontrose-env.comin𝕏
Movellusmovellus.comin𝕏
Myhealthbridgemyhealthbridge.comin
Observiqobserviq.comin𝕏
ONL Therapeuticsonltherapeutics.com
Opusgtxopusgtx.comin
Photoniphotoni.care

PhotoniCare develops OtoSight, an FDA-cleared optical coherence tomography device for non-invasive assessment and monitoring of middle ear infections in healthcare facilities. The technology is designed for physicians treating ear-related conditions and offers improved accuracy over traditional otoscope methods.

Deep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesDurham, US

Ryan Shelton(CEO)

Poppypoppyflowers.comin

Poppy provides an online marketplace for wedding florals, connecting couples directly with independent floral designers and farms to reduce costs and increase design flexibility. The company emphasizes sustainable sourcing and eco-conscious practices in the wedding flowers supply chain.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerMarketplacesWashington, US

Provenairprovenair.comin
Reconnect

Provides case management software, participant app, and hardware-free monitoring for justice and behavioral health programs to support recovery and reentry.

Reconstructincreconstructinc.comin
Ripple Scienceripplescience.com
Ryvitryvit.com
Sciotobiosciencessciotobiosciences.comin
Secondwavemediasecondwavemedia.comin
Smartcisystemssmartcisystems.comin
SupportPaysupportpay.com

SupportPay builds a product for co-parents, caregivers, and families affected by divorce to manage support-related matters. The company serves individuals navigating family dynamics and financial arrangements.

FintechSaaS

Sheri Atwood(Founder & CEO)

Tecatperformancetecatperformance.comin𝕏
Tetradiscoverytetradiscovery.com
Varsitynewsnetworkvarsitynewsnetwork.com
Vestaron, Inc.vestaron.comin
Wedgehrwedgehr.comin
Zipmentszipments.com

Board seats Β· per SEC filings Β· 3

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Modal Motors Inc.SEC filing

$2.1M raise Β· filed Jan 2026 Β· via Paul D'Amato

AKADEUM LIFE SCIENCES, INC.SEC filing

$7.2M raise Β· filed Apr 2025 Β· via Paul D'Amato

Quint Workspaces, Inc.SEC filing

$3.1M raise Β· filed Jul 2022 Β· via Jody G. Vanderwel

Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D β€” public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Michigan Capital Network invest at?
Michigan Capital Network invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Michigan Capital Network focus on?
Michigan Capital Network focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Michigan Capital Network located?
Michigan Capital Network is headquartered in Grand Rapids, US.

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