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Esperovaxesperovax.com✓ verified

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-investorsID Ventures

Medicooltechmedicooltech.comin𝕏Sep 2020✓ verified

Medicool Tech is a medical device company developing devices and therapies focused on cardiac electrophysiology and the treatment of arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation.

HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesTraverse City, US

Peter von Alt(Chief Financial Officer)Sam Asirvatham(Chief Medical Officer)Rich Sanders(Director)Allan Witz(Executive Officer, Director)Jeff Rynbrandt(Chief Executive Officer)Paul Friedman(Chief Technology Officer)

360ofme360ofme.cominSep 2023

360ofme provides a cloud-native privacy and consent management platform that lets enterprises exchange personal data with individuals through verified identities and explicit, real-time consent.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Cindy Warner(Founder & CEO)in

Co-investorsExit Quotient VenturesInvest Detroit

86 Repairs86repairs.comin

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 VenturesID VenturesLightbankLofty Ventures+5 more

Acelfilacelfil.comin

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-investorsID VenturesMichigan Capital NetworkAnthropocene Ventures

ADHD Onlineadhdonline.comin𝕏Apr 2021

Grand Rapids, US

Randall Duthler(Executive Officer, Director)Christopher Barber(Executive Officer)Zachariah Booker(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDale Grogan(Director)

Adrenalineinteractiveadrenalineinteractive.aiin

Adrenaline Interactive provides in-game advertising technology that places real brands into mobile games through proprietary reskinning software, serving both game publishers seeking new revenue and advertisers wanting to reach players.

AdTechGaming

Carson Mathews(CEO)

Co-investorsAntlerAntler AustraliaeLab Ventures

Advertentbioadvertentbio.com

Advertent Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company developing first-in-class biologics that modulate TGF-β family growth factors to protect muscle quality and promote regeneration in neuromuscular disorders, with a particular focus on muscular dystrophies.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtech

Monique Floer(Co-Founder, President & CEO)Erik M. Martinez-Hackert(Co-Founder & CSO)

Co-investorsWMU Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center

Airspace Linkairspacelink.comin𝕏

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 VenturesID VenturesLudlow VenturesMatchstick Ventures+4 more

Akadeum Life Sciencesakadeum.comin𝕏

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 VenturesID Ventures+5 more

Alerjealerje.comin𝕏Aug 2023

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

BoardPatti Glaza(Director)

Co-investorsBackstage CapitalChloe CapitalID VenturesJumpstart NovaSeae Ventures

Approvaapprova.coin

FintechToronto, CA

Anthony Cerelli(Founder)in

Co-investorsSierra VenturesTechstars

Arborsensearborsense.com

Arborsense develops transdermal wearable sensors, including the SCANar wrist-worn device, that measure biomarkers in sweat to detect substance use and monitor health non-invasively.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

Arcpathautomationarcpathautomation.comin

ArcPath Automation provides turnkey manufacturing automation solutions, including design, installation, and commissioning of automation lines and robotic systems for industrial clients.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRoboticsMidwest, US

Ariesaries.com

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-investorsID Ventures

Artclvbartclvb.xyzin

ArtClvb is a platform connecting contemporary artists directly with consumers, retailers, institutions, and public spaces to increase access to original art.

ConsumerCreator EconomyMarketplacesMedia & Entertainment

Atlasspaceatlasspace.comin𝕏

ATLAS provides managed satellite connectivity services through a global federated network of ground stations, enabling spacecraft operators to access space communications without building custom integrations.

Cloud ComputingDefense TechSaaSSpace Tech

Brad BodeKristin Rice

BoardJohn Williams(Executive Advisor)

Atterxatterx.com

Atterx develops novel pharmaceutical therapies to prevent and treat antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections using bacterial interference and conjugation technologies.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

James Millar(Chief Executive Officer)

Co-investorsWisconsin Investment Partners

Authsnapauthsnap.orgin

Authsnap builds an AI-assisted platform for hospitals to appeal denied insurance claims, using clinical documentation to draft appeals grounded in medical necessity.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech

Gretchen Heinen(Founder)

Bitlyftbitlyft.comin𝕏Oct 2021

BitLyft is a managed security service provider offering managed detection and response and personalized cybersecurity solutions.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSaint Johns, US

Jason Miller(Executive Officer)inMichael Skeith(Founder)in

Blueconduitblueconduit.comin𝕏

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-investorsID Ventures

bluefliteblueflite.comin

Blueflite develops electric drones for logistics and package delivery, with vertical take-off and landing capabilities designed for last-mile deliveries, emergency medical transport, and industrial supply missions.

HardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsAustin, US

Frank Noppel(CEO)inJames McClearen(CTO)in

Co-investorsBoot64 VenturesCroc PitchGENIUS NYTechstars

Bookchurchspacebookchurchspace.com

Co-investorsID VenturesBlack Operator

Breadlesseatbreadless.com

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-investorsID VenturesRareBreed Ventures

BridgeCarebridgecare.aiMay 2026

BridgeCare provides K-12 schools and districts with a student support system that combines a soft-skill curriculum, self-discovery tools, on-demand support, and real-time student wellness monitoring with reporting for counselors and administrators.

Digital HealthEdTechMental Health

Co-investorsExit Quotient Ventures

BridgeCare Technologies

Helps schools address the student mental health crisis amid understaffed counseling systems.

Carvis AIcarvis.aiin

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-investorsID VenturesStruck CapitalTrucks VC

Chiyowearechiyo.com

A company offering personalized supplement recommendations for women through a quiz-based matching system covering fertility, prenatal, postpartum, and hormone balance categories.

FemTechHealthtech

Irene Liu(Founder & CEO)inJennifer Jolorte Doro(Founder)

Co-investors1st Course CapitalBread And Butter Ventures, LlcDorm RoomFlare Capital PartnersIngeborg InvestmentsLighthouse Network Ventures Llc+4 more

CircNova Future of Healthcircnova.com

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 LlcID VenturesService Provider CapitalSouth Loop Ventures

Civilized Cyclescivilizedcycles.comin

Brooklyn, US

Zachary Schieffelin(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsID Ventures

Clairaclaira.aiin𝕏

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-investorsID Ventures

Clicki

Helps businesses turn referrals into a structured, measurable growth channel, reducing reliance on paid advertising.

Constratconstrat.aiin

ConStrat AI builds AI-powered software for construction contractors, providing intelligence to support faster and better decision-making across jobs and finances.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechFintechSaaSDetroit, US

Jesse Dorsey(Co-founder)Justin Turk(Co-founder)Emmanuel Dorley(Co-founder & Head of AI)

Coordinistacoordinista.comin

Coordinista provides technology solutions designed to improve engagement and care outcomes for high-acuity and hard-to-reach patient populations through clinician-friendly tools that support care teams in delivering meaningful care services.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS

Co-investorsWMU Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center

CrossBrainingcrossbraining.comSep 2019

Jackson, US

Rebecca Colmer(Executive Officer)William Joshua Nichols(Executive Officer)James Kelly(Executive Officer)

CubeWorkscubeworks.ioin

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-investorsID VenturesMomenta Ventures

Curacollaborativecuracollaborative.comin

CuraCollaborative provides a cloud-based care coordination platform that connects patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate seamless collaboration and shared care planning across clinical, home, and transitional care settings.

Cloud ComputingDigital HealthHealthtechSaaS

Paul Toenjes(Co-Founder, President)inDr. Tom Stevenson(Co-Founder, CEO)

EcoGecog.ioin𝕏

EcoG develops an AI-enabled operating system and software solutions for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, optimizing energy flow and system reliability for fleet operators and charging network providers.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationMunich, DE

Joerg Heuer(Founder & CEO)inJohannes Hund(Founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsBayern KapitalBerliner Volksbank VenturesGET FundRedstoneTane FundTechstars+2 more

Electric Outdoorselectricoutdoors.techSep 2024

Southfield, US

Josef Hjelmaker(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsID Ventures

Electric Plant Companyelectricplant.coin𝕏

Electric Plant is a plant intelligence company that uses a plug-in "dongle" device to continuously record plants' electric signals and applies AI to decode these electrochemical signals into hyperlocal, actionable insights.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningDeep Tech

Co-investors640 OxfordJetstream

Enspired Solutionsenspiredsolutions.cominApr 2023

Enspired Solutions offers PFAS destruction technology for water, providing services including benchtop treatability studies, feasibility study support, field pilot tests, and full-scale on-site implementation.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechLaingsburg, US

Denise Kay(Executive Officer, Director)Laurie Parsons(Director)Meng Wang(Executive Officer)

BoardJeff Wesley(Director)in

Co-investorsEvergreen Climate Innovations

Espervitaespervita.com

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-investorsID VenturesWMU Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center

EVOQ Therapeuticsevoqtherapeutics.comin

EVOQ Therapeutics develops immunotherapies targeting autoimmune diseases by using proprietary NanoDisc technology to restore immune tolerance.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

Co-investorsID VenturesInvest Michigan

FirstIgnitefirstignite.cominMar 2024Acquired

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 VenturesID VenturesIllinois VenturesY CombinatorGaingels

Flightpathflightpath.bioin

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 Devices

Co-investorsFirst In VenturesID Ventures

Freightrollfreightroll.comin

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 KoppingerMatthew Koppinger(Founder)in

Co-investors500 GlobalID Ventures

Functional Fluidicsfunctionalfluidics.comin𝕏Apr 2019

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-investorsID VenturesNYBC VenturesSeae VenturesWavemaker Three-Sixty Health

Fusion Coolant Systemsfusioncoolant.comin

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-investorsID VenturesInvest MichiganMaterial Impact

Genomenongenomenon.comin𝕏

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 VenturesID VenturesInvest MichiganIrishAngelsMarram Ventures+1 more

Getculturewellgetculturewell.com

Culturewell provides environmental microbiology testing and germ detection services to healthcare facilities for identifying contamination and preventing healthcare-associated infections.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesAnn Arbor, US

Sarah Beatty(Founder)

Gildformgildform.comin𝕏

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-investorsID VenturesTechstarsCapitalize VCREFASHIOND Ventures

Glcrystalglcrystal.comin

Great Lakes Crystal Technologies manufactures specialized diamond substrates for optical, quantum, thermal, and electronic applications in advanced systems.

Deep TechNew MaterialsQuantum ComputingSemiconductors

Timothy Grotjohn(CTO)

Goodhoodgoodhood.autoin𝕏

Goodhood is a mobile car repair service that sends certified mechanics to a customer's home or office for maintenance and repairs, with fixed upfront quotes and a two-year warranty.

ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersKubera Venture CapitalMucker CapitalNew Age VenturesOkapi Venture Capital

GreenMark Biomedicalgreenmark.bioin

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-investorsID VenturesInvest Michigan

Groundedrvsgroundedrvs.com
Happeorthohappeortho.com

HAPPE Spine develops spinal fusion technologies, including the INTEGRATE®-C Interbody Fusion System, designed to improve clinical outcomes in orthopedic surgery.

HealthtechMedical DevicesNew Materials

HealthBridgemyhealthbridge.comin

HealthBridge Financial provides a SaaS platform that manages patient financial obligations and out-of-pocket payments across the U.S. healthcare system, helping providers and patients navigate payment cycles and financial arrangements.

Digital HealthFintechHealthtechSaaS

Co-investorsManchesterStory Group, LLCMichigan Capital Network

Humletshum.comDefunct

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-investorsID VenturesRWT HorizonsY Combinator

Hummusgoodnesshummusgoodness.com

Hummus Goodness makes Lebanese-style hummus using ingredients such as chickpeas, fresh garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and olive oil.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Hannah Awada(Founder)Lara Lozser(Co-founder)

Iaso Therapeuticsiasotherapeutics.com

BiotechEast Lansing, US

Robert Forgey(Executive Officer, Director)Xuefei Huang(Executive Officer, Director)Herbert Kavunja(Executive Officer)

BoardDonald Parfet(Director)Jeffrey Wesley(Director)inSteve Kuemmerie(Director)

Co-investorsWMU Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center

Intero Biosystemsinterobiosystems.com

Interobio Systems develops stem-cell-derived human intestinal organoids that include functioning neurons, blood vessels, muscle, and intestinal lining for use in preclinical drug testing.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtech

Charlie Childs(CEO)inMadeline Eiken(CTO/COO)inJason Spence(CSO)

Co-investorsHouston Angel Network

Jolt Energyjolt-energy.comin

Jolt Energy Storage Technologies is a materials research firm developing a new class of electrochemically active organic compounds (branded PyCore) as an alternative to Li-ion and lead-acid chemistries for mobile and grid-scale energy storage.

CleantechEnergyNew MaterialsHolland, US

Thomas Guarr(Dr.)

Judysecurityjudysecurity.aiin𝕏

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 VenturesID VenturesLeft Lane CapitalNext Coast Ventures

Justairjustair.coinJun 2020

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-investorsID VenturesBlack Operator

Kall Morriskallmorris.comin

Marquette, US

Troy Morris(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Adam Kall(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Austin Morris(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsSeraphim SpaceSica Ventures

Kindkatchkindkatch.comin

KindKatch is a personalized video messaging platform that enables brands and organizations to capture, curate, and share user-generated and branded video content at scale.

Creator EconomyMarketing TechSaaSWellness & FitnessMichigan, US

Nicholas Kristock(Founder, CEO & Board Member)Bryan Lively(Chief Relationship Officer & Board Member)

KODE Healthkodehealth.com

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 PartnersID VenturesMercury Fund

Labrlabr.comin

LABR provides flexible temporary labor services for construction, landscaping, manufacturing, and warehouse operations facing fluctuating demand.

B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkHR TechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplaces

Lilypad Labslilypad-labs.comin

Lilypad Labs manufactures Lilypad, a solar-powered autonomous boat designed for recreational water access without requiring boating expertise.

CleantechConsumerHardwareTravel & HospitalitySouth Haven, US

LIVAQlivaq.coin

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-investorsID VenturesTechstars

Livegisticslivegistics.com

Livegistics provides a digital platform that replaces paper tickets with digital workflows, using AI to capture and structure ticket data (signatures, GPS, photos, timestamps) for ticketing, compliance, and logistics management across job sites.

AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSDetroit, US

JUSTIN TURK(Executive Officer, Director)ANDRE DAVIS(Executive Officer, Director)Justin Turk(Director)Andre Davis(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardShijiro Orchibat(Director)

Co-investorsCintrifuse CapitalRefinery VentureReinventure CapitalTappan Hill VenturesBlack Operator

Liveroadanalyticsliveroadanalytics.comin

LiveRoad Analytics provides environmental intelligence for transportation operations, delivering weather and environmental awareness across vehicles in motion, fixed facilities, and outdoor field activity.

Data & InfrastructureLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation

Livseelivsee.comMar 2025

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 VenturesID VenturesVC 414

Lutelute.ly

Co-investorsExit Quotient Ventures

M3Dimagingm3dimaging.com

Co-investorsID Ventures

Magplasmamagplasma.com

MagPlasma develops plasma-based technologies that replace conventional heat and chemical processes in applications including air purification, sterilization, and material processing.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechDeep TechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsBrighton, US

Martin Toomajian(CEO)Jane Cozzarelli(CFO)

BoardSpencer Pugh(Board Member, R&D Committee Leader)

Magsorbeomagsorbeo.com

Co-investorsNew York Angels

Makakidsmakakids.com

Maka is a streaming app for children ages 0–6 that curates shows evaluated against child development science in partnership with Yale Child Study Center, with no algorithms, autoplay, or ads.

ConsumerEdTechMedia & Entertainment

TanyellaIsabel

Marel Powermarel-power.com

Marel builds ultra-compact power-conversion building blocks — power modules and power stacks — that integrate semiconductor packaging and cooling to reduce the size, weight, and cost of high-power converters, inverters, and breakers.

EnergyHardwareSemiconductors

Amrit Vivekanand(Chief Executive Officer)inGarry Miller(Chief Operating Officer)inIan Byers(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsEvergreen Climate Innovations

Michigan State University Research Foundationmsufoundation.org

Michigan State University Foundation is an institutional foundation that manages venture creation, investment, and research parks on behalf of Michigan State University.

Deep TechEdTechEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodEast Lansing, US

David Washburn(Chief Executive Officer)Jeff Wesley(Executive Director, Ventures)Jeff Smith(Executive Director, Research Parks)

Micro-Lammicro-lam.com

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-investorsBeringeaID VenturesInvest MichiganIrishAngelsMichigan Capital Network

Motiongrazermotiongrazer.comJan 2023

Motion Grazer AI (SIM) builds vision-based sensing hardware and machine learning algorithms that assess sow reproductive potential, body condition, and locomotion for pork producers with sow breeding operations.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningHardwareEast Lansing, US

Michael Lavagnino(Director)Madonna Benjamin(Director)Daniel Morris(Director)John McIntyre(Founder/CEO and President)

Co-investorsAg Ventures Alliance

Motmotmotmot.aiinApr 2024

Motmot develops robotic systems to modernize how cities and water utilities manage and monitor their water infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTechIoTRoboticsEast Lansing, US

Zack(Head of Brand, Marketing & Communications)inElliot Smith(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsAssembly VentureseLab Ventures

Movellusmovellus.comin𝕏

Movellus develops infrastructure IP for semiconductor chips, including on-die telemetry sensors, clock generation, and integrated power delivery, marketed under its Aeonic product family.

Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors

Mo Faisal(Founder)in

Co-investorsCandou VenturesInvest MichiganMichigan Capital NetworkIntel Capital

Munetrixmunetrix.comin𝕏

Munetrix combines school district data with publicly available K-12 data to deliver analytics on academic, operational, and fiscal performance.

Data & InfrastructureEdTechGovTechSaaS

Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Cultivation Capital

Navvtracknavvtrack.comin𝕏

NavvTrack is a cloud-native SaaS platform for indoor location tracking that helps organizations locate, manage, and secure fleets of iOS devices in real time.

HealthtechIoTSaaS

Nickelsnickels.usinJul 2022

Reseda Group creates and delivers fintech products for financial institutions such as credit unions, including financial literacy tools, a Banking-as-a-Service platform, member financial wellness guidance, and marketing solutions.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSAnn Arbor, US

Joseph Gracia(Executive Officer, Director)Marc Laitin(Director)Thad Langford(Director)

Nunchiheynunchi.com

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-investorsID Ventures

Ocutheiaocutheia.com

Ocutheia offers biotechnology consulting services with expert biotechnologists providing tailored solutions to clients.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtech

Officialorganicsrxofficialorganicsrx.com

Official OrganicsRx makes an OMRI-listed dry powder fertilizer formulated without animal waste or synthetics, containing minerals and nutrients to support yields of vegetables, herbs, fruit, flowers, trees, turf, and orchids.

AgTechNew MaterialsAnn Arbor, US

Orbionspaceorbionspace.comin

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-investorsBeringeaID VenturesInventus Capital PartnersInvest MichiganMaterial ImpactWakestream Ventures

Parallel Robotparallel-robot.com

Parallel Robotics is an engineering R&D firm specializing in mechatronics, robotics, and mechanical design.

Deep TechHardwareRobotics

Co-investorsID Ventures

PassiveBoltpassivebolt.comin𝕏

Ann Arbor, US

Mike Johnson(Founder)inSimon Forster(Founder)inKabir Maiga(Executive Officer, Director)Alfred Kloss(Director)

Co-investorsID Ventures

Patenseepatensee.comFeb 2024

BiotechDetroit, US

Paul A. Neeb(Executive Officer, Director)Shai Policker(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJeffrey Wesley(Director)inHagay Drori(Director)Gal Atarot(Director)

Pearl Edisonpearledison.com

Pearl Edison provides an online platform that gives homeowners instant system designs and estimates for electrified heating and cooling upgrades (such as heat pumps) and matches them with vetted contractors to complete installations.

CleantechClimate TechEnergy

Co-investorsCommonweal VenturesLightbank

Photonicarephotoni.carein𝕏

PhotoniCare develops OtoSight, an FDA-cleared optical coherence tomography device for non-invasive assessment and monitoring of middle ear infections in healthcare facilities.

Deep TechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesDurham, US

Ryan Shelton(CEO)Stephen Boppart(CMO)Cary Vance(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardPatrick Zeller(Director)Dale Grogan(Director)inDr. Zishan Haroon(Director)

Co-investorsFirst Leaf CapitalHealthtech CapitalIllinois VenturesMichigan Capital NetworkOSF VenturesPlains Ventures+1 more

Plinqitplinqit.com

Co-investorsFINTOP CapitalSixThirty Ventures

Pocketnestpocketnest.com𝕏

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 Capitalgener8torID Ventures

Promethient

Advanced ManufacturingTraverse City, US

Jody Lundquist(Executive Officer)Lowell Gruman(Executive Officer, Director)William Myers(Executive Officer, Director)Jody Trietch(Executive Officer)

BoardMartin Paul(Director)Stan Gwizdak(Director)

Protein PintsJun 2024

Advanced ManufacturingHudsonville, US

Paul Reiss(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Meadows(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsAssembled Brands

Redox Bloxredoxblox.comin𝕏Aug 2022

Redox Blox develops thermochemical energy storage systems that store thermal energy in less space and release superheated air for industrial heating processes.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyEast Lansing, US

DANE A BOYSEN(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Alessandro Bo(Founder)inKelvin Randhir(Founder)inJAMES KLAUSNER(Director)JOERG PETRASCH(Executive Officer)

BoardRAJESH SWAMINATHAN(Director)in

Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesKhosla Ventures

Repelarepela.co
Revolin Sportsrevolinsports.comin

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-investorsID Ventures

Ripple Scienceripplescience.comin

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 CapitalID VenturesInvest MichiganMercury FundMichigan Capital NetworkNarrow Gauge Ventures+1 more

Rivetrivet.workin

RIVET's platform provides workforce management and communication tools for specialty contractors, enabling centralized dispatch of schedules, job assignments, and workforce notifications across field teams.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSDetroit, US

Andrew(VP of Engineering)PatrickAdamRandyDevin(Implementation Manager)Julia

Co-investorsBrick Mortar VenturesDefy PartnersAugment VenturesHaystackSusa Ventures

Scorbitscorbit.io𝕏

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 VenturesID VenturesWakestream Ventures

Securitysnaressecuritysnares.com

SecuritySnares develops ransomware detection and prevention technology that uses microsensor technology to block ransomware attacks at the encryption stage.

CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsID Ventures

Senscysenscy.comin𝕏

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-investorsID VenturesWakestream Ventures

Shoptelligenceshoptelligence.com

Ann Arbor, US

Laura Khoury(CEO and President)Robert Cell(Director)Nancy Gilby(Director)

Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundID VenturesInvest Michigan

Sightlinedatasightlinedata.comin

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)

Co-investorsID Ventures

Sniffer Roboticssnifferrobotics.comin

Ann Arbor, US

Robert Dentzman(Executive Officer)William Tennant(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Koziara(Director)

BoardChris Groobey(Director)Robert Kennedy(Director)inArthur Mohr(Director)

Co-investorsNew World Angels

Spintechmrispintechmri.com
Stuniostunio.com

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

Co-investorsID Ventures

Swimsmarttechswimsmarttech.com

SwimSmart builds internet-connected LED beach warning light systems that replace traditional cloth flag warning systems, letting beach managers remotely change hazard indicators and automatically update conditions using National Weather Service data.

GovTechHardwareIoTSports Tech

Swishbxswishbx.comin

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-investorsID Ventures

Syncurrentsyncurrent.comin

Syncurrent provides capital management software for local governments, tribes, municipalities, and counties to support their communities' critical infrastructure and service needs.

GovTechSaaS

Dhruv C. Patel(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)Matthew Jaquez(Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer)

Takanocktakanock.cominApr 2025

Takanock develops permanent, grid-connected power generation for data centers, configured to bypass the interconnection queue and bring new load online ahead of utility timelines.

CleantechCloud ComputingEnergyTraverse City, US

Kenneth DeNoyer Davies(Executive Officer, Director)Adam Smith(Executive Officer)inMichael Jake Carite(Executive Officer)

BoardJake Erhard(Director)James Sullivan(Director)Brian Giaquinta(Director)

tandem-logo_240usetandem.comin𝕏

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 CAPITALID VenturesSwizzle VenturesTAWANI Ventures

Tangelojointangelo.comin𝕏

Tangelo is a healthcare platform that prescribes personalized food interventions to help people manage chronic conditions and prevent disease.

Digital HealthFoodTechHealthtechSaaS

The Patient Companythepatientcompany.comin

The Patient Company develops SimPull, a mechanical patient handling and transfer device designed to reduce injury risk for caregivers and patients in clinical settings.

HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesGrand Rapids, US

Co-investorsCorewell Health Ventures

TheraB Medicaltherabmedical.comin

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 DOJOID VenturesSmartGateVC

Thermavancethermavance.comin

Promethient develops solid-state heating and cooling technology using thermoelectric devices, marketed under the Thermavance brand.

CleantechDeep TechHardwareNew Materials

Charles Cauchy(Founder)Bill Myers(CEO & Director)

Thread Medicalthreadmedical.comAug 2022

Ann Arbor, US

Brian Flaherty(Executive Officer, Director)Jayaram Brindala(Executive Officer)

Throdlethrodle.com

Throdle is a platform for automotive enthusiasts to share and experience cars together through organized events and community engagement in cities worldwide.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSocial

Nadine Lee(CEO & Founder)

Tiickertiicker.comMar 2023

Detroit, US

Jeffrey Lambert(Executive Officer, Director)Tim Northup(Executive Officer)Walter Ward, III(Director)

Togetherwebloomtogetherwebloom.usin

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-investorsID Ventures

Uvangeluvangel.comin𝕏

UV Angel manufactures ultraviolet light-based air treatment systems that reduce bacteria, viruses, and fungi in occupied indoor spaces.

CleantechHardwareHealthtechIoT

Peter Kisluk(Chief Financial and Investment Officer)Dr. Linda Lee(Chief Medical Affairs & Science Officer)Nate Utz(Chief Revenue Officer)

Vade Nutritionvade-nutrition.com𝕏

VADE Nutrition sells single-serve dissolvable protein and nutrition packs, including whey isolate protein, plant-based meal replacements, and collagen with MCT, designed for portable on-the-go mixing into shakes.

Direct to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

Joe Johnson(Cofounder)

Valerionvalerion.energy

Valerion Energy develops battery components using aramid nanofibers (ANFs), including a thin separator material and its ANVIL ion-conducting layer technology, to increase battery energy density and reduce cost.

CleantechEnergyNew Materials

Valerion Energytueborenergy.comNov 2024

Valerion Energy develops battery components made from aramid nanofibers (ANFs), including a thin separator material and its ANVIL ion-conducting layer technology, aimed at improving energy density, cost, and safety of batteries.

CleantechEnergyNew Materials

Co-investorsLG Technology Ventures

Virtus Solisvirtussolis.spacein

Virtus Solis develops propulsion and energy systems technology for space applications.

CleantechDeep TechEnergySpace Tech

John Bucknell(Founder & CEO)Seth Elliott(Co-Founder & COO)Dr. Edward Tate(Co-Founder & CTO)

Co-investorsSeraphim SpaceDeep Future

Wagdesignwagdesign.com

Wagner Design Associates is a design firm offering graphic design, advertising, digital media, corporate identity, and website services.

AdTechMarketing Tech

Waldowaldologs.com

Waldo is a cloud-based, offline-first platform that digitizes and unifies data across the timber supply chain, letting loggers, truckers, and mills create and track load tickets from stump to mill in real time.

AgTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Leo(Co-founder)Tina(Co-founder)

Co-investorsCORI InnovationTitletownTechWakestream VenturesUpfront Ventures

Wedgehrwedgehr.comin

WedgeHR provides a one-way video interviewing platform that enables job candidates to record responses on their own schedule, with hiring teams able to review, analyze, and collaborate on candidates through AI-powered summaries and structured feedback tools.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsBDev VenturesMichigan Capital Network

Wide Awake VRwideawakevr.cominDec 2021

Wide Awake VR develops a medical virtual reality system designed to deliver tailored VR experiences for patients, originating from use in office-based hand surgeries performed under local anesthesia.

Digital HealthGamingHealthtechAnn Arbor, US

Joe Gough(Chairman & Co-Founder)James Clarkson(CMO & Co-Founder)Mark Cohen(Executive Officer)Joseph Gough(Executive Officer, Director)David Wheeler(CEO & Co-Founder)

Wizehirewizehire.comin𝕏

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 VenturesID VenturesMercury Fund

Zakurobatteryzakurobattery.com

Zakuro develops solid-state battery technology using a solid-state separator and lithium metal anode to increase energy density over lithium-ion cells.

Deep TechEnergyNew Materials

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