Wakestream Ventures
Venture capitalGrand Rapids · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 people tracked
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.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 26 of 68 portfolio companiesSaaS ×7Consumer ×6Hardware ×5AI & Machine Learning ×3Enterprise Software ×3Healthtech ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2Cloud Computing ×2
HQs:United States×23
Investments · 68 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathShoulder 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)Geoff Pardo(Director)Jeff Points(Executive Officer)Paul Buckman(Director)Mike Carusi(Director)
Grand Rapids, US
JASON MEJEUR(Executive Officer)JOHN FORD(Director)BRANDON JANOSKY(Director)LISETTE TELLEZ(Director)JOSEPH LAMPEN(Director)
Board seatJoseph Lampen· per SEC Form D · filed Sep 2021
Grand Rapids, US
Board seatJoseph Lampen· per SEC Form D · $3M raise · filed Jul 2023
AdAdapted builds a platform that connects digital advertising to purchase intent for consumer packaged goods brands and agencies, enabling shoppers to see relevant ads earlier in their buying journey.
AdTechConsumerMarketing TechAnn Arbor, US
Molly McFarland(Executive Officer)Michael Pedersen(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Cell(Director, Promoter)
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 TechGovTechIoTNorthville, US
Jonathan Struhl(Director)Michael Healander(Executive Officer, Director)Dillon Krasnigor(Director)Daniel Bradshaw(Executive Officer, Director)
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)
BallotReady provides an online voter guide and API that lets people research their ballot, register to vote, find polling places, and see their elected representatives.
ConsumerGovTechSaaSChicago, US
Aviva Rosman(Founder)Alexandra Niemczewski(Founder)
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)Taylor Monks(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAnkur Jain(Director)Burak Cendek(Director)Charley Dehoney(Director)
CertifID provides software, insurance, and recovery services to prevent and respond to real estate wire fraud, serving the title industry and parties in property transactions.
CybersecurityFintechPropTechGrand Rapids, US
Mike DeVries(Director)Lawrence Duthler(Executive Officer)Thomas W. Cronkright(Executive Officer, Director)Tyler Adams(Executive Officer, Director)Tom Cronkright
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)
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
Garrett Johnson(Executive Officer, Director)inAaron Ginn(Executive Officer, Director)in
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
Greg Sewitz(Executive Officer, Director)Gabi Lewis(Executive Officer, Director)
Orbion manufactures Hall-effect electric propulsion systems for small satellites, enabling orbital maneuvers, lifetime extension, and cost reduction.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
SensCy provides a NIST-based cybersecurity risk assessment, the SensCy Score, that rates an organization's "cyberhealth" and offers guidance to reduce risk.
CybersecuritySaaSAnn Arbor, US
Bhushan Kulkarni(Executive Officer, Director)Rick Snyder(Executive Officer, Director)David Behen(Executive Officer, Director)David Kelly(Executive Officer, Director)
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
Sunflower Labs builds an autonomous security drone that uses robotics, computer vision, and autonomy to investigate, monitor, and respond in real time to activity around a property.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsSan Carlos, US
Phil Libin(Director)Christian Eheim(Director)Elian Kool(Director)Alexander Pachikov(Executive Officer, Director)ChrisNick
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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