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Wakestream Ventures

Venture capital

Grand Rapids · Pre-Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Wakestream Ventures is an early-stage generalist fund that backs fast-moving companies and founders. Drawing inspiration from its region's heritage in innovation, industrial design, manufacturing, and emerging technology, the firm invests across sectors without a specific vertical focus. Initial investments range from $150K to $500K, with follow-on capital committed for second and third rounds up to a cumulative $1.5M per company.

Invests inSector AgnosticGrand RapidsUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$150K – $500K
HQ
Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2012
Last 12 months
3 investments
AUM
$21M
Tracked investments
75
Unicorns
1
IPOs
1
Acquisitions
1

Team · 4 people

from curated & public directories

What they invest in

from 57 of 75 portfolio companies

SaaS ×17Healthtech ×12Hardware ×11Consumer ×10Digital Health ×8AI & Machine Learning ×6Fintech ×6IoT ×6

HQs:United States×45Canada×1Germany×1France×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 34 portfolio companies
50%
solo founders
17 of 34 mapped founding teams
50%
repeat founders
of 40 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×172 founders×123 founders×44+ founders×1

Where their founders studiedfrom 35 founders with education data

Brown University ×3Davenport University ×3Michigan State University ×3Aquinas College - Grand Rapids ×2Eastern Michigan University ×2Grace Christian University ×2Grand Rapids Community College ×2Grand Valley State University ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 30 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×6Finance & Accounting ×6Computer Science ×4Design & Architecture ×4Humanities ×4Economics ×3Engineering ×3Life Sciences ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 40 founders with career history

Atlasspace ×2Ghost House Technology ×2Protein Pints ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×6

2 hold an MBA (of 36 with degree data)

Investments · 75 tracked

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Shoulder Innovationsshoulderinnovations.cominNYSE: SI

Shoulder Innovations develops InSet® glenoid technology for shoulder joint implants that reduce the rocking horse effect and provide mechanical stability, serving patients with severe shoulder arthritis.

HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesNorthern California, US

Robert Ball(CEO & Executive Chairman)Matthew Ahearn(Chief Operating Officer)inJeff Points(Executive Officer)inDavid Blue(Executive Officer)inDon Running(Manager and Chief Executive Officer)Jeff Ondrla(Chief Technology Officer)

Co-investorsAPERTURE Venture PartnersArboretum VenturesGenesis Innovation GroupGlobal BrainInvest MichiganLightstone Ventures+2 more

Mentavimentavi.comin𝕏May 2023

Mentavi Health provides clinician-reviewed online diagnostic evaluations that screen for up to 29 mental health conditions, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, and OCD, with results reviewed by licensed doctorate-level psychologists.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthGrand Rapids, US

Keith Brophy(Chief Executive Officer)inDave Peralta(Chief Financial Officer)inDr. Barry K. Herman(Chief Medical Officer)Angie Lillie(Chief Compliance Officer)inSteve Goulet(VP of Technology and Product)inRandall Duthler(Director)

Board seatJoseph Lampen· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsBoomerang VenturesInvest MichiganMichigan Capital Network

AdAdaptedadadapted.comin𝕏Apr 2020

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 FundID VenturesInvest MichiganTappan Hill Ventures

ADHD Onlineadhdonline.comin𝕏Jul 2023 · $12M

ADHD Online provides virtual ADHD assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for adults, offering clinically validated diagnostic evaluations reviewed by licensed clinical psychologists and follow-up telehealth appointments with board-certified clinicians for prescriptions and treatment plans.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthGrand Rapids, US

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

BoardDale Grogan(Director)in

Co-investorsMichigan RiseBoomerang VenturesMichigan Capital Network

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)inDillon Krasnigor(Director)Daniel Bradshaw(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJonathan Struhl(Director)in

Co-investors2048 VenturesAssembly VenturesAvanta VenturesID VenturesLudlow VenturesMatchstick Ventures+5 more

Alsentisalsentis.com

AlSentis develops no-tuning touch input technology and software for original equipment manufacturers requiring precision and reliability in challenging environments.

Deep TechHardwareIoT

Ambassadorgetambassador.comin𝕏May 2016

Ambassador is a customer lifecycle operating system that runs affiliate, referral, loyalty, advocacy, and influencer programs on a unified platform, orchestrated by its AI system HiroAI.

Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSRoyal Oak, US

Thomas E Watson(Manager of Issuer)in

Co-investorsNW AngelTechstarsLudlow Ventures

AOBiomeaobiome.comin𝕏Sep 2015

AOBiome Therapeutics is a late-stage biotechnology company developing microbiome-based treatments for inflammatory skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis and pruritus.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessCambridge, US

Jamie Heywood(Co-founder)inSpiros Jamas(Chief Executive Officer and Manager of Issuer)inTodd Krueger(Chief Executive Officer, President and Director)in

BoardLeonard Barshack(Manager of Issuer)Walter Thompson(Manager of Issuer)

Atlasgroundatlasground.comin𝕏

ATLAS Space Operations offers Ground Software as a Service through a federated global network of satellite ground stations, letting spacecraft operators communicate with single satellites or full constellations via a single API powered by its Freedom platform on AWS Cloud.

Defense TechSaaSSpace TechTraverse City, US

Kristin Rice(Chief Executive Officer)inBrad Bode(Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsBeringeaMichigan Capital Network

Ballotreadyballotready.orgin

BallotReady provides nonpartisan data on ballots, elections, and elected officials, along with tools for voter registration, polling place lookup, contacting officials, and running for office.

ConsumerData & InfrastructureGovTechImpact & Social GoodSaaSChicago, US

Aviva Rosman(Founder)Alex Niemczewski(Founder)in

Co-investors37 AngelsFlow CapitalHigher Ground LabsInvestHER Ventures

BasicBlockbasicblock.ioin

BasicBlock is a freight factoring and payment platform that lets truck carriers scan and submit load documents to get paid the same day at a fixed rate.

FintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSLincoln, US

Brett Byman(Executive Officer, Director)inTaylor Monks(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardAnkur Jain(Director)inBurak Cendek(Director)inCharley Dehoney(Director)

Co-investorsAutotech VenturesClear Haven Capital ManagementEMERGENT VENTURESInvest NebraskaNelnetRise of the Rest Seed+2 more

Bindplanebindplane.comin𝕏

Bindplane provides an observability platform that collects, processes, and routes telemetry data from IT infrastructure and applications.

Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software

Co-investorsEdison PartnerseLab VenturesLewis & Clark Ventures

Biosciences Research Commercialization Centerwmich.edu

Western Michigan University is a public university offering undergraduate and graduate academic programs with an emphasis on experience-driven learning, internships, and student support.

EdTech

Certifidcertifid.comin𝕏

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 PartnersID VenturesMichigan Capital Network

Digital Power-Optimizationdigitalpoweroptimization.comin

Digital Power Optimization (DPO) is an energy services provider that partners with power sector organizations to help them maximize profits from flexible load.

CleantechEnergyNew York, US

Andrew Webber(Director is Manager)in

Exoproteinexoprotein.com𝕏

EXO produces protein bars and cricket powder supplements made from acheta (cricket) protein.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsDentsu VenturesPrime Partners

Facility Healthfacilityhealthinc.com

Grand Rapids, US

Christian K. Fernando(Founder)inHans M. Nelson(Founder)

BoardPaul D'Amato(Director)inJoe Lampen(Director)

Co-investorsID VenturesMichigan Capital NetworkSaaS Capital

GreenLancergreenlancer.comin𝕏

GreenLancer operates an online marketplace connecting solar and EV charging station contractors with PV engineers and designers for standardized permit design, engineering, repair, and maintenance services.

B2B MarketplacesCleantechEnergyDetroit, US

Patrick McCabe(Co-Founder, President, and COO)Chris Seago(CEO & Chairman)Matt Howe(Chief Technology Officer)

Co-investorsEvergreen Climate InnovationsStart Garden

Groveorthopaedicsgroveorthopaedics.com

Grove is developing an orthopaedic system for long bone repair that combines biology with adaptive technology to support natural bone regrowth.

HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices

HealthBridge Financialhealthbridgefinancial.comin

HealthBridge Financial provides a SaaS platform that manages patient financial obligations and self-pay balances for U.S. healthcare providers, addressing out-of-pocket payment challenges.

Digital HealthFintechHealthtechSaaSGrand Rapids, US

Amy O'Meara Chambers(Executive Officer)inTimothy Heger(Executive Officer)Gregory VandenBosch(Executive Officer, Director)inJames Slubowski(Executive Officer)

BoardGreg Robinson(Director, Promoter)Mark Chess(Director)

Co-investors4490 Ventures

Hydra Hosthydrahost.comin𝕏

Hydra develops Brokkr, an operating system that enables independent data centers to operate AI Factories by providing shared infrastructure, customer access, and monetization tools on a unified network.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingMiami, US

Aaron Ginn(CEO)inAriel Deschapell(Executive Officer)inGarrett Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardSteve Jang(Director)in

Co-investorsAccelerator VenturesComcast VenturesDisruptive VenturesGraph VenturesKindred VenturesLaunchBay Capital+9 more

Indigovindigov.us

Indigov provides government officials at all levels with tools to manage communications, constituent services, and casework while tracking sentiment and providing analytics on constituent engagement.

Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS

Jiobitjiobit.comin𝕏

Jiobit develops wearable tracking devices for child safety, pet monitoring, and elder care supervision.

ConsumerHardwareIoTChicago, US

John Renaldi(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsDipalo VenturesNew Stack VenturesSandalphon CapitalTechstarsGraphene Ventures

Jonas Paul Eyewearjonaspauleyewear.comin

Jonas Paul Eyewear designs eyeglasses for children, offering durable and fashionable frames for kids.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceGrand Rapids, US

Ben Harrison(Co-founder)inLaura Harrison(Co-founder)EARL CLIFFORD BARTOW(Director)STEVEN DZIEDZIC(Director)ALAN GOTTHARDT(Director)

Jooljool.coin

Jool Invest is an investment platform operated by Jool Fleet that lets eligible investors buy bonds funding fleets of electric vehicles leased and operated by Jool, paying monthly interest over 24-36 month terms.

CleantechE-commerceFintechMobility & TransportationLille, FR

Co-investors50 PartnersTappan Hill Ventures

Joolhealthjoolhealth.comin

Kumanu offers a wellbeing platform for employers, health plans, and their clients aimed at reducing burnout, improving retention, and supporting employee health through purpose-driven, personalized experiences.

Digital HealthHR TechWellness & Fitness

Justwalletjustwallet.comin𝕏

Just Wallet provides international money transfer and payment solutions using blockchain and Web3 technology, serving businesses and individuals across 190+ countries.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Ryan Johnson(CEO & Co-founder)in

Magic Spoonmagicspoon.com𝕏

Magic Spoon makes a high-protein, low-sugar cereal formulated for adults who want the nostalgic taste of classic breakfast cereals without the afternoon energy crash.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US

Gabi Lewis(Executive Officer, Director)inGregory Sewitz(Founder)in

Co-investorsCoefficient CapitalCollaborative FundGreen Meadow VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersMelitas Ventures LlcRSE Ventures+3 more

Modalystmodalyst.co𝕏

Modalyst is a dropshipping automation app that connects online retailers to US suppliers and AliExpress vendors, integrating with e-commerce platforms like Shopify and Wix.

E-commerceRetail TechSaaS

Alain Miguel(Cofounder)

Co-investorsMI Ventures

Movesystemsmovesystems.com

MOVE Systems builds advanced mobile food carts and related infrastructure for the mobile food vending industry, serving vendors, municipalities, and consumers.

CleantechFoodTechHardware

James Meeks(CEO)

Nomikunomiku.comDefunct

Nomiku makes home sous vide cooking appliances and offers a meal delivery service with pre-portioned ingredients designed for use with their circulator.

ConsumerSan Francisco, US

Lisa Q. Fetterman(Founder/CEO)inAbe Fetterman(Founder/CTO)Wipop Suppipat(Founder)in

Co-investorsBackstage CapitalY CombinatorSlow Venturesxfactor ventures

OpenLoopopenloophealth.comin𝕏

OpenLoop provides telehealth platform and services that deliver virtual care to patients in their homes.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSaaSIowa City, US

Jon Lensing(Cofounder)inChristian Williams(Cofounder)in

Co-investorsBIP VenturesHDS CapitalISA VenturesManchesterStory Group, LLCNava VenturesNext Level Ventures+3 more

Orbionorbion.lifeinJun 2021 · $20M

Orbion provides a computational platform for protein engineering that characterizes sequences, ranks stabilizing mutations, predicts construct expression, and generates experimental protocols to filter designs before lab synthesis.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechBerlin, DE

Aniruddh Goteti(Co-Founder)inÇağlar Bozkurt(Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsQAI VenturesBeringeaInventus Capital PartnersMaterial Impact

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 ImpactMichigan Rise

Orthoforgeorthoforge.org

Orthoforge develops ultrasound-based devices that quantify the stages of bone fracture and soft tissue healing without radiation exposure.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices

Erik Hall, LEED® AP(Founder)in

PlayVSplayvs.comin𝕏

PlayVS operates scholastic and collegiate esports leagues and a gaming curriculum platform across North America, serving middle school, high school, and college students along with coaches, educators, and parents.

EdTechGamingSports Tech

Delane Parnell(Founder)inJon Chapman(CEO)in

Co-investors359 CapitalAurumBattery VenturesCoatue ManagementCrosscut VenturesMaC Venture Capital+7 more

Poppypoppyflowers.comin𝕏

Poppy provides an online marketplace for wedding florals, connecting couples directly with independent floral designers and farms to reduce costs and increase design flexibility.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerDirect to ConsumerMarketplacesWashington, US

Cameron Hardesty(Founder)in

Co-investorsIrishAngelsMichigan Capital NetworkMontage CapitalRiptide VenturesTechstarsKindred Ventures

Portfoliaportfolia.coin

Portfolia is a venture capital firm that brings together women investors to fund companies in women's health, active aging, communities of color, and sustainability.

FemTechFintechImpact & Social Good

Trish Costello(Founder)in

Co-investorsNew York Venture Partners

Proteinpintsproteinpints.comin

Protein Pints makes functional ice cream products designed for athletes and health-conscious consumers seeking desserts aligned with nutritional goals.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness

Paul Reiss(Founder)inMichael Meadows(Founder)inChris McKellar(Founder)in

Rebelstorkrebelstork.comin

Rebelstork is an online marketplace offering discounted baby gear, home, and kitchen products—including strollers, car seats, and other baby items—from top brands at reduced prices.

Circular EconomyE-commerceMarketplaces

Emily Hosie(Founder)in

Co-investorsGolden Venture PartnersGolden Ventures

Roostgetroost.comin𝕏

Roost makes smart home water leak and freeze detection devices that send notifications to users through a mobile app when water damage risks are detected.

HardwareInsurTechIoTPropTechSunnyvale, US

Co-investorsComet LabsDCM Ventures

Scanalytics Inc.scanalyticsinc.cominMay 2018

Scanalytics embeds thin, flexible pressure-sensor circuitry into commercial flooring underlayment to capture anonymous, high-resolution spatial and occupancy data across buildings.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTPropTechMilwaukee, US

Joseph Scanlin(CEO and Director)David Webber(Chief Technology Officer)inKathy Hust(President)Daniel Neely(Director)Brian Taffora(Director)

BoardJoseph Lampen(Director)in

Co-investorsCSA Partners LLC

Scorbitscorbit.io𝕏

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 VenturesID VenturesMichigan RiseFirst Round Capital

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)inRick Snyder(CEO)inDavid Behen(Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer)David Kelly(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsID VenturesMichigan Rise

Sharrow Marinesharrowmarine.comin𝕏

Sharrow Marine designs and manufactures the patented SHARROW propeller, a bolt-on marine propulsion product that improves boat range, handling, vibration, and noise across a wide variety of boat and engine brands.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & TransportationDetroit, US

Co-investorsDolby Family Ventures

Solssols.com

SOLS is a New York-based startup that uses 3D printing to make custom orthotic insoles and footwear.

Co-investorsExpansion Venture CapitalLux CapitalRothenberg Ventures

Sportsmantrackersportsmantracker.com

Sportsman Tracker provides HuntWise, a data-driven SaaS platform and mobile app that uses satellite imagery, mapping overlays, and animal movement algorithms to help hunters identify optimal times and locations to hunt across North American game species.

AgTechSaaSSports Tech

Jeff Courter(Founder)

Sunflowersunflowersober.com𝕏Nov 2025 · $16M

Sunflower Sober operates a digital community and support group for people pursuing sobriety, enabling peer connection and shared recovery journeys.

ConsumerHealthtechMental HealthSocialSan Francisco, US

Koby Conrad(CEO & Founder)in

Co-investorsHAWKTAILLobster CapitalY CombinatorDaybreak VenturesDRONE FUNDSequoia Capital

Sunflowersunflower.me𝕏Nov 2025 · $16M

Sunflower is an email client that filters noise and prioritizes important messages to help users maintain focus and attention.

SaaS

Koby Conrad(Founder)in

Co-investorsThomson Reuters VenturesDaybreak VenturesDRONE FUNDSequoia CapitalY Combinator

Sunflower Labs Inc.sunflower-labs.cominNov 2025 · $16M

Sunflower Labs builds the Beehive, an autonomous drone security system where a self-charging drone ("the Bee") launches from a base station ("the Hive") to patrol and record activity on residential and industrial properties.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityHardwareRoboticsSan Carlos, US

Christian Eheim(Director)Alexander Pachikov(Executive Officer, Director)NickAlex

BoardPhil Libin(Director)Elian Kool(Director)

Co-investorsAll TurtlesDaybreak PartnersDRONE FUNDStanley VenturesDaybreak VenturesGeneral Catalyst+1 more

Theodysseyonlinetheodysseyonline.com𝕏

Odyssey is a content creation platform where individual creators publish articles and ideas across geographic and interest-based communities, with monetization through a revenue-sharing program.

Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Co-investorsCharmides Capital

Urbaneerurbaneerliving.comin

Urbaneer provides technology solutions for residential real estate that integrate digital systems with physical spaces to enhance health and comfort in living environments.

Construction TechHealthtechPropTechWellness & FitnessGrand Rapids, US

LYDIA HATTON(CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER)inBruce Thompson(CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND MANAGER)in

BoardKURT HASSBERGER(MANAGER)MICHAEL VANGESSEL(MANAGER)JULIE TOWNER(MANAGER)

Co-investorsPortfolia

Varsity News Networkvarsitynewsnetwork.comin

Grand Rapids, US

Ryan H. Vaughn(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardMatthew Anderson(Director)Hugo Braun(Director)Ryan Waddington(Director)

Co-investorsMichigan Capital NetworkArsenal Growth EquityHuron River Ventures

Vayuvayu.usin𝕏

Dynamic Aerospace Systems develops autonomous VTOL and UAV (drone) systems designed for mission-critical logistics, delivery, sensing, and situational awareness.

Defense TechHardwareLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsAnn Arbor, US

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

Tina(Co-founder)Leo Huhta(Waldo Founder | Generation Logger)inJeff Courter(Chief Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsCORI InnovationInsight PartnersMichigan RiseTitletownTechFirst Round CapitalMatrix+1 more

webAIwebai.comin𝕏

webAI provides the Intelligence Delivery Network (IDN), a platform that runs AI models locally on hardware controlled by the organization rather than sending data to centralized cloud environments.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSAustin, US

David Stout(Cofounder & CEO)inEthan Baird(Cofounder, Chief Research Officer)inTyler Mauer(Cofounder, Chief Product Officer)inDr. Paul J. Maykish(Chief Intelligence Officer)Andrew Zilli(Chief Financial Officer)inAnuneet Kumar(Chief Marketing Officer)in

Co-investorsForerunner VenturesInvest Michigan

Work Truck Solutionsworktrucksolutions.comin𝕏May 2017

Work Truck Solutions provides online tools and services for commercial vehicle dealers, focused on the heavy-duty and work truck dealership market.

Mobility & TransportationRetail TechSaaSChico, US

Kathryn Schifferle(Founder/CVO)inJames Perschke(Executive Officer)inGretchen Krugler(Executive Officer)inAaron(CEO)Shawn(Chief Data Officer)Alex Young(Chief Product Officer)in

Co-investorsBelle Impact FundHBS Alumni AngelsMoneta VenturesRubicon Technology PartnersSupply Chain VenturesAutotech Ventures

Workit Healthworkithealth.comin𝕏

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 VenturesID VenturesLux CapitalGingerbread CapitalImpact EngineMontage Ventures+2 more

Xplorexplore.comin

Xplore provides space infrastructure and satellite operations services to commercial, government, and nonprofit organizations.

Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureSaaSSpace Tech

Jeff Rich(Chief Executive Officer)Dave Claussen(Chief Technology Officer)David Floyd(Engineering Director)inLisa Rich(Chief Operating Officer)Henry Lin(Chief Financial Officer)in

Co-investorsBatshit Crazy VenturesBrightstone Venture CapitalHelios CapitalIndustrious VenturesSand Hill AngelsStarbridge Venture Capital Llc+4 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

MaxOneBenefit MobileBlue MedoraGomaxoneHippo ManagerMagnesiumdevelopmentOxxPinksandgreensPolnRespondwellSeamlessacceleratorSilikidsTryskilloUrbaneer SpacesZipments

Exits · 2

1 IPOs · 1 acquisitions

Shoulder InnovationsNYSE: SINotionacq. by Comcast

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Wakestream Ventures made?
Wakestream Ventures has 75 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Wakestream Ventures invest at?
Wakestream Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Wakestream Ventures's typical check size?
Wakestream Ventures typically writes checks of $150K – $500K.
What sectors does Wakestream Ventures focus on?
Wakestream Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Wakestream Ventures located?
Wakestream Ventures is headquartered in Grand Rapids, US.
Who does Wakestream Ventures co-invest with?
Wakestream Ventures most often shares deals with ID Ventures, Michigan Capital Network, Invest Michigan, among 128 tracked co-investors.

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