Wakestream Ventures

Wakestream Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in seed and early-stage investments in technology companies. Established in 2012, the firm focuses on businesses at the intersection of hardware and software, as well as e-commerce, primarily within the United States but with a special emphasis on Michigan. Wakestream Ventures typically invests between $100,000 and $300,000 in initial funding, with the potential for follow-on investments totaling up to $1.5 million across subsequent rounds. To qualify for investment, companies must be registered as Michigan LLCs and provide progress updates within 60 to 90 days. The firm does not invest in non-profit organizations and requires investee companies to engage with its team in Grand Rapids, utilizing the region's resources for growth. Additionally, Wakestream Ventures retains the right of first refusal for future outside investments, converting this right into equity under certain conditions.

Michael Morin

Investment Partner

68 past transactions

ATLAS Space Operations

Venture Round in 2024
ATLAS Space Operations, Inc. is a company focused on transforming satellite communications and data management. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, ATLAS develops the ATLAS Freedom Software Platform, a cloud-based system that enables users to efficiently gather and analyze information from space. This innovative platform features flexible scheduling, cloud processing, and a global network of antennas, allowing clients to optimize their satellite communications at a lower cost. By leveraging advanced technology and a unique approach to space-based communications, ATLAS aims to provide more accessible and scalable solutions for organizations engaged in satellite operations.

ADHD Online

Series A in 2023
ADHD Online provides a formal evaluation for mental health conditions from its licensed psychologist's nationwide network. ADHD Online also provides treatment including medication management, virtual therapy, and other resources. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

SensCy

Seed Round in 2022
SensCy is a cybersecurity company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It specializes in providing tailored cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-sized organizations. The company's platform is designed to enhance and protect the cybersecurity data of these businesses by offering essential education, sound policies, and best practices. SensCy aims to equip small businesses with a comprehensive understanding of their cyber health, thereby significantly reducing the likelihood of severe cybersecurity incidents. Additionally, the platform prepares organizations to effectively respond to and recover from any incidents that may occur. SensCy focuses on delivering affordable and easily understood solutions, along with personalized attention, to foster a proactive cybersecurity culture within its client organizations.

ATLAS Space Operations

Series B in 2022
ATLAS Space Operations, Inc. is a company focused on transforming satellite communications and data management. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, ATLAS develops the ATLAS Freedom Software Platform, a cloud-based system that enables users to efficiently gather and analyze information from space. This innovative platform features flexible scheduling, cloud processing, and a global network of antennas, allowing clients to optimize their satellite communications at a lower cost. By leveraging advanced technology and a unique approach to space-based communications, ATLAS aims to provide more accessible and scalable solutions for organizations engaged in satellite operations.

Digital Power Optimization

Series A in 2022
Founded in 2020, Digital Power Optimization specializes in energy services, focusing on optimizing electrical supply and demand. It offers Cryptocurrency Mining as a Service, the world's first of its kind, and provides customized data center projects to maximize power generation asset value.

Orbion Space Technology

Series B in 2021
Orbion Space Technology develops and manufactures plasma propulsion systems for small satellites, focusing on electric propulsion technology and space systems. Founded in 2016 and based in Houghton, Michigan, the company produces plasma thrusters designed for high-rate manufacturing to support the rapid deployment of small satellites. Its propulsion systems enable precise maneuvering, on-orbit life extension, collision avoidance, and end-of-life deorbit, as well as last-mile deployment from the launch vehicle to the destination orbit, with telemetry interfaces that monitor spacecraft status. By delivering efficient propulsion solutions, Orbion aims to reduce operating costs and enhance the value of satellite data for defense and commercial customers.

ADHD Online

Series A in 2021
ADHD Online provides a formal evaluation for mental health conditions from its licensed psychologist's nationwide network. ADHD Online also provides treatment including medication management, virtual therapy, and other resources. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

ATLAS Space Operations

Convertible Note in 2021
ATLAS Space Operations, Inc. is a company focused on transforming satellite communications and data management. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, ATLAS develops the ATLAS Freedom Software Platform, a cloud-based system that enables users to efficiently gather and analyze information from space. This innovative platform features flexible scheduling, cloud processing, and a global network of antennas, allowing clients to optimize their satellite communications at a lower cost. By leveraging advanced technology and a unique approach to space-based communications, ATLAS aims to provide more accessible and scalable solutions for organizations engaged in satellite operations.

MaxOne

Venture Round in 2021
MaxOne is a company that specializes in developing a comprehensive training app aimed at empowering coaches and athletes. Its platform is designed to streamline the management of athletic programs by providing tools for scheduling and coordinating workouts, events, and training sessions. The app facilitates communication among coaches, athletes, and parents, creating an integrated hub that enhances collaboration at all levels of the program. By enabling coaches to efficiently manage their teams and develop training schedules, MaxOne supports the effective operation of athletic programs, ultimately improving the coaching experience and athlete performance.

Magic Spoon

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2019, Magic Spoon produces and sells low-carbohydrate, gluten-free cereals designed for adults. Its products are keto-friendly, non-GMO, and free from artificial sweeteners, with flavors like fruity, cinnamon, cocoa, and frosted. Sold online, the company aims to provide healthier breakfast options.

Shoulder Innovations

Venture Round in 2020
Shoulder Innovations designs and manufactures medical devices for shoulder replacement surgery, focusing on inset glenoid fixation technology to provide a stable glenoid platform and reliable fixation. Its product portfolio includes InSet Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, InSet Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty, ProVoyance Shoulder Planning Software, and InSet Tray System, along with associated instrumentation. The company distributes its products through partners in the United States and aims to reduce operative time and overall healthcare costs while improving post-surgical implant stability. Founded in 2009, the company is based in Holland, Michigan.

AdAdapted

Venture Round in 2020
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, AdAdapted provides a mobile advertising platform for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. Its platform enables CPG brands to directly target consumers within shopping apps at the moment of decision-making, revealing product preferences and shopping habits.

ATLAS Space Operations

Convertible Note in 2020
ATLAS Space Operations, Inc. is a company focused on transforming satellite communications and data management. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, ATLAS develops the ATLAS Freedom Software Platform, a cloud-based system that enables users to efficiently gather and analyze information from space. This innovative platform features flexible scheduling, cloud processing, and a global network of antennas, allowing clients to optimize their satellite communications at a lower cost. By leveraging advanced technology and a unique approach to space-based communications, ATLAS aims to provide more accessible and scalable solutions for organizations engaged in satellite operations.

Facility Health

Seed Round in 2020
Facility Health, Inc. is a company that specializes in facility condition assessment services and the development of a technology platform tailored for healthcare systems. Founded in 2016 and based in Belmont, Michigan, the company focuses on asset life cycle care by providing a comprehensive solution that combines software and engineering services. Facility Health offers various services, including design, construction, facility management, and compliance management. Its flagship technology, Origin, facilitates real-time analysis of asset and facility health, enabling users to prioritize maintenance needs, optimize investments, and manage risk. Additionally, the Facility Health Index allows users to oversee tactical and strategic aspects of their facilities on a unified dashboard. By transitioning facilities from a reactive to a predictive maintenance strategy, Facility Health aims to enhance the efficiency and longevity of critical infrastructure components in healthcare environments. The company operates as a subsidiary of Synergy Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Magic Spoon

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2019, Magic Spoon produces and sells low-carbohydrate, gluten-free cereals designed for adults. Its products are keto-friendly, non-GMO, and free from artificial sweeteners, with flavors like fruity, cinnamon, cocoa, and frosted. Sold online, the company aims to provide healthier breakfast options.

Orbion Space Technology

Series A in 2019
Orbion Space Technology develops and manufactures plasma propulsion systems for small satellites, focusing on electric propulsion technology and space systems. Founded in 2016 and based in Houghton, Michigan, the company produces plasma thrusters designed for high-rate manufacturing to support the rapid deployment of small satellites. Its propulsion systems enable precise maneuvering, on-orbit life extension, collision avoidance, and end-of-life deorbit, as well as last-mile deployment from the launch vehicle to the destination orbit, with telemetry interfaces that monitor spacecraft status. By delivering efficient propulsion solutions, Orbion aims to reduce operating costs and enhance the value of satellite data for defense and commercial customers.

HealthBridge

Series B in 2019
HealthBridge is an Insurtech company focused on transforming the healthcare payment landscape, particularly in employer-sponsored insurance. The company aims to alleviate the financial burden faced by patients related to deductibles and coinsurance by offering financial security and flexibility. HealthBridge collaborates with employers and healthcare providers to facilitate immediate coverage of patient claims, ensuring that costs are addressed promptly. Additionally, the company provides consolidated monthly statements and manageable repayment terms, streamlining the financial process for both patients and providers. Through these efforts, HealthBridge seeks to enhance the overall efficiency of the healthcare ecosystem.

Workit Health

Series A in 2019
Workit Health provides online therapeutic content and professional counseling services for substance use recovery. It offers Workit, an interactive platform for individuals seeking to reduce or quit alcohol consumption, providing discreet access to on-demand medical and psychosocial support.

Jiobit

Venture Round in 2018
Jiobit is a company specializing in real-time location-tracking technology for children, adults, and pets. Its flagship product is a compact and durable tracking device that works in conjunction with a smartphone app, allowing users to monitor the location of their loved ones in over 120 countries, including multi-level buildings. The device boasts an impressive battery life, lasting weeks on a single charge, and offers advanced features such as custom geofencing, smart alerts, and a detailed location history. Jiobit's team comprises experienced engineers, designers, and marketers, collectively holding numerous patents from prior ventures in consumer product innovation. Headquartered in Chicago, with a development center in Silicon Valley, Jiobit aims to provide peace of mind to parents while enabling freedom for children and pets.

Shoulder Innovations

Series A in 2018
Shoulder Innovations designs and manufactures medical devices for shoulder replacement surgery, focusing on inset glenoid fixation technology to provide a stable glenoid platform and reliable fixation. Its product portfolio includes InSet Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, InSet Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty, ProVoyance Shoulder Planning Software, and InSet Tray System, along with associated instrumentation. The company distributes its products through partners in the United States and aims to reduce operative time and overall healthcare costs while improving post-surgical implant stability. Founded in 2009, the company is based in Holland, Michigan.

Urbaneer

Seed Round in 2018
Urbaneer, LLC, founded in 2012 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializes in providing pre-fabricated components designed for space optimization in residential and commercial settings. The company offers a diverse range of products, including movable wall systems, flexible furnishings, murphy beds, built-in cabinetry, and dual-purpose furniture. By focusing on configurable and compact interior solutions, Urbaneer aims to create adaptable living and working environments that enhance functionality and meet the evolving needs of homeowners and developers. Its innovative approach allows clients to maximize their interior spaces, making them more efficient and versatile.

AdAdapted

Convertible Note in 2018
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, AdAdapted provides a mobile advertising platform for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. Its platform enables CPG brands to directly target consumers within shopping apps at the moment of decision-making, revealing product preferences and shopping habits.

BallotReady

Seed Round in 2018
BallotReady is an online, non-partisan voter guide for local elections that aggregates content from candidate websites, League of Women Voters questionnaires, news articles, campaign finance records, and legislative roll calls to provide nonpartisan background information on every candidate and referendum on a voter's ballot. The platform enables users to compare all candidates on their ballot, obtain essential information needed in the voting booth, and save selected candidates to a mobile device for offline review. It supports civic engagement by offering data services and digital tools that help voters understand their entire ballot and make informed choices.

Inductive Intelligence

Seed Round in 2018
Inductive Intelligence is a developer of smart inductive heating and power control technology for convenient, controlled, safe, and sustainable cooking and heating of foods and beverages. The platform integrates NFC tags, temperature sensors, and inductive power to enable a safe, highly controlled cooking process and to collect consumption data with every user interaction, providing insights to consumers, retailers, and consumer packaged goods companies. The system targets large addressable markets at the intersection of single-serve packaging and wireless power, aiming to save time and space for users while delivering energy-efficient heating—approximately 75% less energy than a microwave for comparable tasks.

MaxOne

Seed Round in 2018
MaxOne is a company that specializes in developing a comprehensive training app aimed at empowering coaches and athletes. Its platform is designed to streamline the management of athletic programs by providing tools for scheduling and coordinating workouts, events, and training sessions. The app facilitates communication among coaches, athletes, and parents, creating an integrated hub that enhances collaboration at all levels of the program. By enabling coaches to efficiently manage their teams and develop training schedules, MaxOne supports the effective operation of athletic programs, ultimately improving the coaching experience and athlete performance.

CertifID

Seed Round in 2018
CertifID LLC is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company founded in 2017 that specializes in wire fraud protection for the real estate, mortgage, and title industries. The company offers a real-time identity platform that enables professionals to authenticate parties involved in transactions and securely transfer bank account information. CertifID's advanced software employs digital device verification and multi-factor authentication technologies to analyze over 150 fraud markers in minutes. It allows clients to store and share wiring instructions easily with home buyers and sellers, significantly streamlining the closing process. Additionally, CertifID provides insurance coverage of up to $1 million for each protected wire and offers recovery services for victims of fraud, having successfully recovered more than $52 million in collaboration with federal law enforcement. Through its comprehensive approach, CertifID enhances security and confidence in financial transactions within the real estate sector.

Bindplane

Series B in 2017
Blue Medora Inc. is a software solutions provider based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in enhancing the visibility of cloud system management and application performance management. Founded in 2007, the company develops a range of product extensions for major platforms such as VMware vRealize Operations, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and IBM Tivoli Monitoring. Its offerings include management solutions that integrate with various databases and applications, such as Oracle, SAP HANA, Microsoft SQL Server, and NetApp Storage. Blue Medora's solutions facilitate the monitoring and troubleshooting of IT environments, providing analytics and capacity planning capabilities. The company also addresses limitations in traditional IT monitoring through its BindPlane service, which connects performance data across diverse sources. Blue Medora distributes its products through resellers and has established strategic partnerships with VMware, Oracle, and IBM to enhance its service offerings.

Kumanu

Seed Round in 2017
Kumanu Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a digital health solutions company specializing in promoting healthy behavioral changes through its Purposeful app. This mobile and web-based platform engages, motivates, and supports individuals across various aspects of life, fostering sustainable lifestyle improvements. Kumanu serves employers, health plans, and healthcare systems by enhancing population health engagement and overall well-being via data-driven strategies that address burnout, disengagement, and mental health concerns in the workforce.

Work Truck Solutions

Series B in 2017
Founded in 2012, Work Truck Solutions develops digital tools for marketing and lead generation in the commercial vehicle industry. The company serves original equipment manufacturers, body and equipment manufacturers, distributors, installers, and dealers across the United States. Its platform enables efficient display and management of commercial inventory online, facilitating sales and improving revenue.

Urbaneer

Seed Round in 2017
Urbaneer, LLC, founded in 2012 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializes in providing pre-fabricated components designed for space optimization in residential and commercial settings. The company offers a diverse range of products, including movable wall systems, flexible furnishings, murphy beds, built-in cabinetry, and dual-purpose furniture. By focusing on configurable and compact interior solutions, Urbaneer aims to create adaptable living and working environments that enhance functionality and meet the evolving needs of homeowners and developers. Its innovative approach allows clients to maximize their interior spaces, making them more efficient and versatile.

Shoulder Innovations

Series A in 2017
Shoulder Innovations designs and manufactures medical devices for shoulder replacement surgery, focusing on inset glenoid fixation technology to provide a stable glenoid platform and reliable fixation. Its product portfolio includes InSet Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, InSet Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty, ProVoyance Shoulder Planning Software, and InSet Tray System, along with associated instrumentation. The company distributes its products through partners in the United States and aims to reduce operative time and overall healthcare costs while improving post-surgical implant stability. Founded in 2009, the company is based in Holland, Michigan.

Jiobit

Seed Round in 2017
Jiobit is a company specializing in real-time location-tracking technology for children, adults, and pets. Its flagship product is a compact and durable tracking device that works in conjunction with a smartphone app, allowing users to monitor the location of their loved ones in over 120 countries, including multi-level buildings. The device boasts an impressive battery life, lasting weeks on a single charge, and offers advanced features such as custom geofencing, smart alerts, and a detailed location history. Jiobit's team comprises experienced engineers, designers, and marketers, collectively holding numerous patents from prior ventures in consumer product innovation. Headquartered in Chicago, with a development center in Silicon Valley, Jiobit aims to provide peace of mind to parents while enabling freedom for children and pets.

Bindplane

Series B in 2016
Blue Medora Inc. is a software solutions provider based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in enhancing the visibility of cloud system management and application performance management. Founded in 2007, the company develops a range of product extensions for major platforms such as VMware vRealize Operations, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and IBM Tivoli Monitoring. Its offerings include management solutions that integrate with various databases and applications, such as Oracle, SAP HANA, Microsoft SQL Server, and NetApp Storage. Blue Medora's solutions facilitate the monitoring and troubleshooting of IT environments, providing analytics and capacity planning capabilities. The company also addresses limitations in traditional IT monitoring through its BindPlane service, which connects performance data across diverse sources. Blue Medora distributes its products through resellers and has established strategic partnerships with VMware, Oracle, and IBM to enhance its service offerings.

Workit Health

Seed Round in 2016
Workit Health provides online therapeutic content and professional counseling services for substance use recovery. It offers Workit, an interactive platform for individuals seeking to reduce or quit alcohol consumption, providing discreet access to on-demand medical and psychosocial support.

Sportsman Tracker

Series A in 2016
Sportsman Tracker is a digital platform designed to enhance the experiences of hunters and fishermen by providing tools that improve their chances of success. Founded in 2012 by Jon Schwander and Jeffrey James Courter, the company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Utilizing Wild Life Intelligence Technology, Sportsman Tracker offers features that analyze variables influencing wildlife behavior, allowing users to track specific species and customize their approach. The platform integrates outdoor sports analytics and mobile technology, enabling users to view maps, log hunting and fishing locations, and document their results in real-time. This comprehensive toolset facilitates the sharing of experiences among outdoor enthusiasts.

HAAS Alert

Seed Round in 2016
HAAS Alert is a prominent provider of mobility and smart city data services focused on enhancing safety for emergency crews, drivers, and the general public through Cellular Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication. The company's Safety Cloud delivers real-time data that connects first responders and various fleets with motorists and autonomous vehicles, helping to prevent collisions and minimize traffic delays. HAAS Alert's platform issues preemptive notifications to drivers, alerting them to the approach of emergency vehicles via their car dashboards or smartphones. Additionally, the service supports smart city initiatives by providing valuable traffic information to government officials, aiding in infrastructure planning and real-time traffic management. HAAS Alert collaborates with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on innovative safety solutions and has garnered support from notable safety organizations.

Exo

Series A in 2016
Exo, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that specializes in the production of protein bars made from cricket flour. The company offers a range of flavors, including cacao nut, blueberry vanilla, apple cinnamon, and peanut butter and jelly, combining cricket powder with organic ingredients like raw cacao, dates, almond butter, and coconut. These protein bars are designed to be high in protein, low in sugar, and nutritionally rich, containing omega-3 fatty acids, iron, and calcium. Exo's products cater to health-conscious consumers seeking alternatives to traditional sports bars, as they are free from sugar, gluten, grains, dairy, soy, and artificial preservatives. Established in 2012, Exo operates as a subsidiary of Aspire Food Group USA, Inc.

Magnesium Development Company

Seed Round in 2016
Magnesium Development Company develops medical devices for sports medicine and orthopedics, focusing on resorbable magnesium alloy technology. Its BioMg 250 alloy combines metal strength and handling with complete absorption for use in shoulder and foot and ankle repair. The technology targets challenges in surgical repair such as delayed resorption, debris, imaging issues, and mechanical failure, while potentially promoting bone growth to support faster return to activity. Founded in 2014 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company aims to provide devices that deliver predictable resorption and reliable support for active patients.

Scanalytics

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2012, Scanalytics specializes in measuring customer movement patterns within physical spaces such as retail stores and events. Utilizing proprietary IoT sensors, the company collects and analyzes data on consumer behavior to optimize space utilization, marketing campaigns, and workforce scheduling.

Notion

Seed Round in 2015
Notion is a company that specializes in home monitoring systems, providing property owners with tools to safeguard their spaces and belongings. Founded in 2013 by Brett Jurgens and Ryan Margoles and based in Denver, Colorado, Notion offers a multi-function, compact sensor that delivers real-time alerts for various issues, including motion detection, temperature changes, water leaks, and alarms. The system is designed to enhance home awareness through an intuitive user experience and comprehensive data analytics, allowing customers to proactively address potential problems in their homes.

Alsentis

Seed Round in 2015
Alsentis, LLC is a technology company based in Holland, Michigan, specializing in touch sensing technology products that utilize touch signatures to detect surface interactions. Founded in 2008, Alsentis offers a range of products, including discrete touch button sensor chipsets and development kits. The company's technical team boasts over 25 years of experience in thin-film sensing technologies, contributing to a robust intellectual property portfolio developed over more than 15 years. Alsentis is recognized for its innovative HSS™ touch technology and possesses expertise in electrode design, touch system integration, and various touch technologies, including FieldEffect™ and capacitive touch solutions. The firm aims to deliver advanced and disruptive solutions within the touch technology sector.

VNN

Venture Round in 2015
VNN, Inc. operates a prominent high school sports marketing and networking platform that serves as a digital hub for athletes, coaches, and fans. The platform enables athletes to upload videos, photos, stories, and scores, while allowing coaches to report game results to various media outlets. VNN is dedicated to enhancing the experience of high school sports by aggregating the fragmented market and providing advertising and promotional services. The company has established a significant presence, serving schools across multiple states, including Alabama, California, and Texas, and has gained a rapidly growing user base, with over 7 million fans engaging with the platform daily. Founded in 2010 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, VNN aims to transform the consumer experience in high school sports by leveraging technology and connectivity.

Roost

Series A in 2015
Roost is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, that focuses on developing smart home solutions designed to enhance home safety and connectivity. Founded in 2014, Roost creates an online platform that transforms existing household products into smart connected devices, allowing users to enjoy smart home functionality through simple, one-step retrofitting. The company emphasizes ease of installation and affordability, enabling homeowners to upgrade their living spaces without extensive renovations. Roost's products can connect to mobile devices via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, providing real-time notifications to users about issues within their homes while they are away. Through its innovative approach, Roost aims to make smart home technology accessible to a broad audience.

Bindplane

Series A in 2015
Blue Medora Inc. is a software solutions provider based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in enhancing the visibility of cloud system management and application performance management. Founded in 2007, the company develops a range of product extensions for major platforms such as VMware vRealize Operations, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and IBM Tivoli Monitoring. Its offerings include management solutions that integrate with various databases and applications, such as Oracle, SAP HANA, Microsoft SQL Server, and NetApp Storage. Blue Medora's solutions facilitate the monitoring and troubleshooting of IT environments, providing analytics and capacity planning capabilities. The company also addresses limitations in traditional IT monitoring through its BindPlane service, which connects performance data across diverse sources. Blue Medora distributes its products through resellers and has established strategic partnerships with VMware, Oracle, and IBM to enhance its service offerings.

Benefit Mobile

Venture Round in 2015
Benefit Mobile, Inc. is a mobile payment application company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2013. The company provides a platform that allows consumers to shop at participating national and local retailers while supporting charitable organizations, schools, and non-profits. Users can download the mobile app and, during checkout, a percentage of their transaction is directed to a cause of their choice, enabling effortless fundraising without additional costs to the consumer. This approach not only facilitates contributions to various causes but also rewards users with points on their purchases, making everyday shopping a means to support important initiatives. Benefit Mobile operates as a subsidiary of National Gift Card Corporation.

Odyssey

Venture Round in 2015
Founded in 2009, Odyssey is a New York-based internet company operating a social media platform. It enables users to share thoughts, learn new perspectives, and engage in meaningful conversations on topics they care about, fostering personal growth and positive social impact.

Sportsman Tracker

Series A in 2015
Sportsman Tracker is a digital platform designed to enhance the experiences of hunters and fishermen by providing tools that improve their chances of success. Founded in 2012 by Jon Schwander and Jeffrey James Courter, the company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Utilizing Wild Life Intelligence Technology, Sportsman Tracker offers features that analyze variables influencing wildlife behavior, allowing users to track specific species and customize their approach. The platform integrates outdoor sports analytics and mobile technology, enabling users to view maps, log hunting and fishing locations, and document their results in real-time. This comprehensive toolset facilitates the sharing of experiences among outdoor enthusiasts.

Fluency Mobile

Seed Round in 2015
Fluency App specializes in providing live, on-demand interpretation services to facilitate communication across language barriers. With interpreters proficient in over 200 languages, the platform enables users to connect with individuals globally, enhancing business opportunities across diverse cultures and time zones. The service is designed for convenience, allowing users to access interpreters at a rate starting at $5 per minute. Additionally, Fluency App's software features session recordings, which can be beneficial for business travel and documentation purposes. By focusing on effective communication, Fluency App aims to empower businesses to navigate international interactions seamlessly.

AOBiome

Series B in 2014
AOBiome, LLC is a biotechnology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing microbiome-based therapies for the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions and other systemic ailments. The company is focused on restoring human health through its innovative products that utilize ammonia-oxidizing bacteria to balance the skin biome. AOBiome's portfolio includes several clinical-stage programs aimed at addressing various conditions, such as acne vulgaris, pediatric and adult eczema, episodic migraines, and allergic rhinitis. Its product candidates leverage a specific strain of auto-regulating ammonia-oxidizing bacteria, which are essential to human health. Additionally, AOBiome offers a consumer product line branded as Mother Dirt, aimed at maintaining skin health. Originally founded as NitroCell BioSciences LLC in 2012, the company rebranded to AOBiome in 2013.

Roomations

Angel Round in 2014
Roomations is a web-based platform that connects homeowners with freelance interior designers, facilitating access to custom design services. Launched in 2009 and based in Oak Park, Illinois, the company offers a variety of design resources, including style boards, crib sheets, and 3D room designs, to assist users throughout their home improvement projects. By leveraging a network of freelance design professionals, Roomations automates the home setup process and provides personalized design advice, shopping lists, and other essential tools, making it easier for homeowners to realize their design visions.

Exo

Seed Round in 2014
Exo, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based company that specializes in the production of protein bars made from cricket flour. The company offers a range of flavors, including cacao nut, blueberry vanilla, apple cinnamon, and peanut butter and jelly, combining cricket powder with organic ingredients like raw cacao, dates, almond butter, and coconut. These protein bars are designed to be high in protein, low in sugar, and nutritionally rich, containing omega-3 fatty acids, iron, and calcium. Exo's products cater to health-conscious consumers seeking alternatives to traditional sports bars, as they are free from sugar, gluten, grains, dairy, soy, and artificial preservatives. Established in 2012, Exo operates as a subsidiary of Aspire Food Group USA, Inc.

AdAdapted

Seed Round in 2014
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, AdAdapted provides a mobile advertising platform for consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. Its platform enables CPG brands to directly target consumers within shopping apps at the moment of decision-making, revealing product preferences and shopping habits.

Modalyst

Venture Round in 2014
Modalyst, LLC is an online wholesale marketplace that facilitates connections between brands, retailers, designers, and consumers. Established in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company specializes in dropshipping automation for e-commerce businesses. Its platform enables retailers to source unique fashion accessories and jewelry from a community of designers while allowing those designers to distribute their products globally. Modalyst provides essential tools for store owners to manage supplier relationships, import product catalogs, sync inventory, and process orders efficiently. The platform integrates seamlessly with popular e-commerce systems like Shopify, Wix, and Bigcommerce, helping retailers operate without the financial risks associated with inventory purchases.

Birdhouse

Angel Round in 2014
Birdhouse is a social enterprise that develops web and smartphone apps to assist caregivers of children with developmental disabilities. Its tools aim to simplify caregiving tasks, promote family well-being, and empower users to better understand their children's needs.

VNN

Series A in 2014
VNN, Inc. operates a prominent high school sports marketing and networking platform that serves as a digital hub for athletes, coaches, and fans. The platform enables athletes to upload videos, photos, stories, and scores, while allowing coaches to report game results to various media outlets. VNN is dedicated to enhancing the experience of high school sports by aggregating the fragmented market and providing advertising and promotional services. The company has established a significant presence, serving schools across multiple states, including Alabama, California, and Texas, and has gained a rapidly growing user base, with over 7 million fans engaging with the platform daily. Founded in 2010 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, VNN aims to transform the consumer experience in high school sports by leveraging technology and connectivity.

BriteHub

Convertible Note in 2014
BriteHub is a provider of a manufacturing management platform that facilitates collaboration between designers and manufacturers. Its software integrates legacy systems into a modern cloud-based interface, enhancing supply chain management through streamlined processes from request for quotation (RFQ) to purchase order tracking. This platform enables organized communication among internal and external stakeholders, allowing users to upload and share files, which can be viewed in a browser-based 3D viewer. Additionally, BriteHub's system automates the matchmaking process, connecting designers with manufacturers based on project requirements, thereby enabling designers to benefit financially from their work. The platform also incorporates features for tracking engineering change orders and maintaining version control, ensuring that all relevant information is connected to the corresponding purchase orders. With these capabilities, BriteHub continues to evolve and lead advancements in supply chain management and collaboration.

Silikids

Seed Round in 2014
Silikids is the first silicone feeding brand focusing on tableware products made entirely out of SILICONE. The company combines need-based innovation with the superior advantages of SILICONE, offering an alternative to plastic wares found in the kitchen. It was founded in 2006 and headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan.

Sols

Seed Round in 2013
Sols, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in New York, specializes in customized orthotic solutions for foot support. The company offers two primary products: SOLSRx, medical-grade 3D printed orthotics, and ExoSOLS, direct-to-consumer custom insoles. Sols' innovative approach combines software, mobile applications, and advanced technologies like computer vision and machine learning to create tailored footwear solutions that address alignment issues, promote proper gait, and relieve plantar fascia pressure. The company serves customers in the United States and is a subsidiary of Aetrex Worldwide, Inc.

CorkCRM

Seed Round in 2013
CorkCRM is a software company specializing in business management solutions for contractors, particularly those in the painting industry. Their platform offers tools such as sales tracking, appointment scheduling, electronic proposals and contracts, job scheduling, automated emails, and payroll processing. These features aim to streamline operations, reduce administrative workload, and enhance customer management, enabling contractors to efficiently run their businesses and grow their client base.

Respondwell

Seed Round in 2013
RespondWell, LLC is a digital health company that specializes in telerehabilitation technology. Founded in 2003 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company offers a comprehensive platform designed for patients, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, hospital systems, and senior care facilities. RespondWell provides a range of modules, including prevention and rehabilitation, as well as clinical content and clinician tools, facilitating patient assessment, engagement, and reporting. The platform supports total joint replacement patients by enabling healthcare providers to connect and monitor patients while collecting valuable data. Patients can access instructional videos for physical therapy conducted by virtual instructors, enhancing their rehabilitation experience. RespondWell also features engagement incentives through in-product rewards and offers two specific online programs, Therapy@Home and Fitness@Home. The company became a subsidiary of Zimmer Biomet Signature Solutions in October 2016.

SurgeryEdu

Seed Round in 2013
SurgeryEdu is a developer of a mobile application designed to enhance patient education regarding medical procedures through the use of 3D interactive animations. By providing healthcare professionals with tablet-based tools, SurgeryEdu aims to improve doctor-patient communication, making it more effective, interactive, and engaging. The company's focus is on increasing patient satisfaction by enabling healthcare providers to clearly explain complex medical procedures in an easily digestible format.

GreenLancer

Series A in 2013
Founded in 2013, GreenLancer operates an online marketplace connecting solar installers with reliable outsourcing partners for on-demand solar design and engineering services. Its platform facilitates the creation, ordering, management, and download of solar installation projects, offering clients speedy and cost-effective alternatives to traditional brick-and-mortar design firms.

GINKGOTREE

Series A in 2013
Ginkgotree is a course content platform for teachers and trainers to build online curriculums. Ginkgotree’s beta launched in October 2012, and their MVP was pushed out at the end of December. They currently have over 250 individual faculty signups, and their first paid pilot is underway with several more institutions jumping on for Summer and Fall 2013.

Chalkfly

Series A in 2013
Chalkfly is an online retailer that sells office and school supplies through a large catalog of over 50,000 products. The company emphasizes customer service available 24/7 and a 365-day return policy. Chalkfly also operates a Giveback program that lets customers designate individual teachers to receive company currency to purchase classroom supplies. Based in Detroit, Chalkfly focuses on education and community impact, aiming to change the way supplies are bought online.

Alsentis

Convertible Note in 2013
Alsentis, LLC is a technology company based in Holland, Michigan, specializing in touch sensing technology products that utilize touch signatures to detect surface interactions. Founded in 2008, Alsentis offers a range of products, including discrete touch button sensor chipsets and development kits. The company's technical team boasts over 25 years of experience in thin-film sensing technologies, contributing to a robust intellectual property portfolio developed over more than 15 years. Alsentis is recognized for its innovative HSS™ touch technology and possesses expertise in electrode design, touch system integration, and various touch technologies, including FieldEffect™ and capacitive touch solutions. The firm aims to deliver advanced and disruptive solutions within the touch technology sector.

Bindplane

Seed Round in 2013
Blue Medora Inc. is a software solutions provider based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in enhancing the visibility of cloud system management and application performance management. Founded in 2007, the company develops a range of product extensions for major platforms such as VMware vRealize Operations, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and IBM Tivoli Monitoring. Its offerings include management solutions that integrate with various databases and applications, such as Oracle, SAP HANA, Microsoft SQL Server, and NetApp Storage. Blue Medora's solutions facilitate the monitoring and troubleshooting of IT environments, providing analytics and capacity planning capabilities. The company also addresses limitations in traditional IT monitoring through its BindPlane service, which connects performance data across diverse sources. Blue Medora distributes its products through resellers and has established strategic partnerships with VMware, Oracle, and IBM to enhance its service offerings.

Local Orbit

Seed Round in 2012
Local Orbit is a developer of business management tools aimed at transforming the food system for the connected food economy. The company provides an elegant platform that facilitates multi-channel sales and streamlined purchasing for farmers, food producers, chefs, and independent distributors. By focusing on the needs of various stakeholders within the food supply chain, Local Orbit addresses the challenges of disconnected markets and inefficient communications. Its tools enable clients to manage their operations effectively, supporting emerging supply chains and fostering connections between wholesale buyers and local producers. Through its innovative solutions, Local Orbit seeks to enhance the overall efficiency of food distribution and business management in the evolving food landscape.

eXo

Seed Round in 2008
eXo Platform SAS is a developer of open-source digital collaboration software that specializes in Java middleware for cloud services. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Paris, France, eXo provides a range of solutions including its core eXo Platform, which facilitates the expansion of existing applications, and eXo Portal, which offers a unified access point for personalized content and applications. The company’s offerings also include tools for web content management, workflow design, and social engagement, as well as the eXo Collaboration Suite and eXo Knowledge Suite for enhancing organizational knowledge sharing. eXo's products are utilized by a diverse array of organizations across sectors such as government, finance, and telecommunications, supported by strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Red Hat. In addition to its Paris headquarters, eXo has offices in San Francisco, Vannes Cedex, Hanoi, Tunis, and Cherkassy, enabling it to operate on a global scale.
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