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Wakestream Ventures

Venture capital

Grand Rapids · Pre-Seed–Series A · 3 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
69

Team · 3 people

from public directories

What they invest in

from 51 of 69 portfolio companies

SaaS ×13Consumer ×10Hardware ×9Healthtech ×9Digital Health ×7IoT ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Direct to Consumer ×5

HQs:United States×37

Who they back

founder profiles across 26 portfolio companies
50%
solo founders
13 of 26 mapped founding teams

Founding team size:solo founder×132 founders×93 founders×24+ founders×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×6

Investments · 69 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 32023 · 12021 · 12020 · 12018 · 12017 · 12016 · 12015 · 110 dated

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)Jeff Points(Executive Officer)David Blue(Executive Officer)Don Running(Manager and Chief Executive Officer)Jeff Ondrla(Chief Technology Officer)

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

MaxOneJan 2021SEC filingmedium confidence

Grand Rapids, US

JASON MEJEUR(Executive Officer)

BoardBRANDON JANOSKY(Director)inJOHN FORD(Director)LISETTE TELLEZ(Director)

Board seatJoseph Lampen· per SEC Form D · filed Sep 2021

Co-investorsStadia Ventures

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)Dave Peralta(Chief Financial Officer)Barry Herman(Executive Officer)Dr. Barry K. Herman(Chief Medical Officer)Angie Lillie(Chief Compliance Officer)Steve Goulet(VP of Technology and Product)

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)

BoardRobert Cell(Director, Promoter)Terese Hunwick(Director)

Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundID VenturesInvest MichiganTappan Hill Ventures

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

Alsentisalsentis.com

AlSentis develops touch technology, offering no-tuning touch input systems, software, and products for organizations that require precise and reliable performance, including 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)

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

James Heywood(Manager of Issuer)Spiros Jamas(Chief Executive Officer and Manager of Issuer)Walter G. Thompson(Manager)

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 Tech

Co-investorsBeringeaMichigan Capital Network

Ballotreadyballotready.org

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)Alexandra Niemczewski(Founder)Alex Niemczewski(Founder)in

Co-investorsFlow CapitalHigher Ground LabsInvestHER Ventures37 Angels

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

Benefit Mobilebenefit-mobile.com
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

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(Executive Officer)Thomas W. Cronkright(Executive Officer, Director)Tyler Adams(Executive Officer, Director)inTom Cronkright

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)

Exoproteinexoprotein.com𝕏

EXO makes protein-led snacks made with Acheta (cricket) protein, marketed as a sustainable fuel source for active and fitness-focused consumers.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Co-investorsDentsu VenturesPrime Partners

Facility Healthfacilityhealthinc.com

Grand Rapids, US

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

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

Co-investorsID VenturesMichigan Capital NetworkSaaS Capital

Gomaxonegomaxone.com
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 Innovations

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 provides a no-interest patient payment plan that integrates directly into healthcare providers' Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, letting patients pay medical bills over time without credit checks or a separate app.

Digital HealthFintechHealthtechGrand Rapids, US

Amy O'Meara Chambers(Executive Officer)Timothy Heger(Executive Officer)Gregory VandenBosch(Executive Officer, Director)James Slubowski(Executive Officer)

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

Co-investors4490 Ventures

Hippo Managerhippomanager.com

Co-investorsBluegrass Angel VentureM25RevUp CapitalStout Street Capital

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)

Co-investorsAccelerator VenturesComcast VenturesGraph VenturesKindred VenturesLaunchBay CapitalLoup Ventures+8 more

Indigovindigov.us

Indigov provides a constituent relations management tool that helps government officials, agencies, and their staff respond to and engage with constituents.

GovTechSaaS

Jiobitjiobit.comin𝕏

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

ConsumerHardwareIoTChicago, US

John Renaldi(Co-founder)

Co-investorsDipalo VenturesNew Stack VenturesSandalphon CapitalTechstarsGraphene Ventures

Jonas Paul Eyewearjonaspauleyewear.com

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)BENJAMIN HARRISON(Executive Officer, Director)

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

JustWallet is a mobile-based international remittance platform that lets users send and receive money across borders using a phone number, with support for 40+ currencies across 62 countries.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

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

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

Co-investorsCoefficient CapitalCollaborative FundGreen Meadow VenturesLightspeed Venture PartnersMelitas Ventures LlcRSE Ventures+2 more

Magnesiumdevelopmentmagnesiumdevelopment.com
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 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

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

Oxxoxx.com
Pinksandgreenspinksandgreens.com
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)Jon Chapman(CEO)

Co-investors359 CapitalAurumBattery VenturesCoatue ManagementCrosscut VenturesMaC Venture Capital+6 more

Polnpoln.co
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 operates a collaborative venture investing platform that lets individuals, with a focus on women investors, invest in and engage directly with founders of early-stage companies.

FintechImpact & Social Good

Co-investorsNew York Venture Partners

Proteinpintsproteinpints.comin

Protein Pints makes high-protein ice cream sold in pint tubs, with flavors such as cookie dough and mint chip that contain about 30 grams of protein each.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

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

Co-investorsGolden Venture PartnersGolden Ventures

Respondwellrespondwell.com
Roostgetroost.comin𝕏

Roost offers Security360, a home telematics and professionally-monitored security service bundled with property insurance for homeowners and commercial carriers.

InsurTechIoTPropTech

Co-investorsComet LabsDCM Ventures

Scanalytics Inc.scanalyticsinc.comMay 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)Kathy Hust(President)Daniel Neely(Director)Brian Taffora(Director)

BoardJoseph Lampen(Director)

Co-investorsCSA Partners LLC

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 VenturesMichigan Rise

Seamlessacceleratorseamlessaccelerator.com
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 VenturesMichigan Rise

Sharrowmarinesharrowmarine.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

Silikidssilikids.com
Solssols.com

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

Co-investorsExpansion Venture CapitalRothenberg Ventures

Sportsmantrackersportsmantracker.com
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

Co-investorsThomson Reuters VenturesDaybreak VenturesDRONE FUNDSequoia CapitalY Combinator

Sunflower Labssunflower-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

Co-investorsCharmides Capital

Tryskillotryskillo.com

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.

Exits · 2

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Wakestream Ventures made?
Wakestream Ventures has 66 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 1 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 123 tracked co-investors.

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