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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.