Beringea

Beringea is an international venture capital and private equity firm established in 1988, with its headquarters in Michigan and additional offices in London and Manchester. The firm specializes in equity and debt investments, targeting exceptional companies in various growth industries such as media, health care, life sciences, Internet technologies, advanced manufacturing, clean technology, and specialized consumer goods. With a portfolio comprising over 60 companies, Beringea offers entrepreneurs the resources needed to develop strategies, assess growth opportunities, and enhance value. The firm manages the Michigan Growth Capital Partners Funds in the U.S. and the ProVen VCT family of funds in the U.K., positioning itself to support businesses in both regions effectively.

Ed Berkeley

Chief Financial Officer

Emma Biasiolo

Investor

William Blake III

vice_president

John Bonhard

Vice President

Luke Edis

Investor

Michael Gross

Managing Director

Kate Mansfield

Investor Relations Manager

Teodora Petkova

Investor Relations Executive

Henry Philipson

Head of Communications

Charles Rothstein

Co-Founder and Senior Managing Director

Mark Shepherd

Investor

Leslie Shipley

Director, Operations / CCO

Alexander Spiro

Senior MD and Co-Founder

Mark Taylor

Partner and Head of Growth Finance

Harry Thomas

Principal, Business Development

Lorna Mona Tilbian

Director, Proven VCT plc

Steven Tuckley

Partner

Maria Wagner

Partner

Alison Wright

Investor Relations Executive

Past deals in Michigan

Akadeum Life Sciences

Series B in 2021
Akadeum Life Sciences is working on the problem of isolating mammalian and bacterial cells from complex mixtures. It creates the simplest bioseparation products and fundamentally change the way that isolating cells and other biological targets approached. The company currently uses microbubbles for applications in cell separation and other related areas. Akadeum Life Sciences was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.

Orbion Space Technology

Series B in 2021
Orbion Space Technology, Inc. develops and manufactures plasma propulsion systems for small satellites. It offers electric propulsion technology and space systems. Orbion Space Technology, Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in Houghton, Michigan.

Floyd

Series B in 2021
Floyd, Inc. is a furniture manufacturer and retailer based in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in designing and marketing a range of products, including beds, tables, shelves, lamps, and various hardware items. Floyd focuses on providing its offerings through online sales, catering to a diverse customer base. The company's commitment to quality and design distinguishes its products in the competitive furniture market.

ATLAS Space Operations

Funding Round in 2020
ATLAS Space Operations, Inc. develops a software platform for users to gather information from space for use on the ground. The company offers ATLAS Freedom Software Platform, a cloud-based, software-only space management and control system that allows users to gather information from space for use on the ground. It offers features, such as software centric, cloud processing, flex scheduling, data movers, co-opt antennas, AWS services, and operates a cloud data center. It also provides communications services for space. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan.

Floyd

Series A in 2018
Floyd, Inc. is a furniture manufacturer and retailer based in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in designing and marketing a range of products, including beds, tables, shelves, lamps, and various hardware items. Floyd focuses on providing its offerings through online sales, catering to a diverse customer base. The company's commitment to quality and design distinguishes its products in the competitive furniture market.
Delphinus Medical Technologies develops, commercializes, sells, and services the breast cancer screening solutions to hospitals and imaging clinics in the United States and internationally. It commercializes SoftVue, a three-dimensional and tomographic ultrasound imaging and risk assessment device that examines women's breasts for the presence of benign and/or malignant masses, assesses breast cancer risks, diagnoses breast diseases, and monitors therapy. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan.

Sakti3

Series C in 2015
Sakti3 is a Michigan-based company that is developing solid-state recharcheable lithium ion battery technology. The company aims to implement its battery technology in electric vehicles and portable electronics.

Dime

Series A in 2014
Detroit Institute of Music Education (DIME) is a music college like no other – custom built for serious musicians who desire a long term, professional career in modern music. The courses are designed to build strong musical foundations, that will lead to long and sustained careers in the music industry alongside gaining academic qualifications. DIME’s approach to Music Education is unique. Their measures of success are different from others. For instance, have you ever considered why highly technical music often reaches a smaller audience than ‘simple’ music? All of their high level courses are for musicians and entrepreneurs who wish to excel and maximize their musical ability, whilst learning how the industry works. At DIME, they never forget the importance of earning a living from music. Navigating your way round the music industry is a complicated business, and learning from experience is the best way. DIME’s founders and instructors have that experience. You will discover how to build your musical career from people who have enjoyed sustained success. At DIME, they allow you to specialize in songwriting, music entrepreneurship, guitar, bass, drums or vocals. They will help you direct all your energy towards the areas of your ability that will help you reach your personal goals. You will be studying classes such as Live Performance, Technical Development, Improvisation, Theory of Music and Ear Training and Music Business Studies. You will be playing in bands, meeting industry professionals, mastering technique, promoting your own shows, developing your voice, arranging your songs and many other exciting aspects of career development. Most of all, you will be part of a Musical Community of like-minded musicians and budding entrepreneurs.

MI Bioresearch

Series B in 2013
MI Bioresearch is a specialty contract research organization (CRO) providing in vivo preclinical imaging services. With a proven track record of imaging and drug discovery expertise, the company enhances preclinical and translational research through its in vivo pharmaco-IMAGING platform. This combination of traditional pharmacology and innovative imaging includes MRI, micro-CT, micro-PET, SPECT and optical (bioluminescence and fluorescence molecular tomography) tools to quantitatively measure the response to therapy at anatomical, functional and molecular levels. Molecular Imaging also provides supportive in vitro services. They have performed over 2000 cell line based traditional oncology studies and over 500 imaging enhanced studies since their founding in 2003.
Delphinus Medical Technologies develops, commercializes, sells, and services the breast cancer screening solutions to hospitals and imaging clinics in the United States and internationally. It commercializes SoftVue, a three-dimensional and tomographic ultrasound imaging and risk assessment device that examines women's breasts for the presence of benign and/or malignant masses, assesses breast cancer risks, diagnoses breast diseases, and monitors therapy. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan.

Relume Technologies

Debt Financing in 2012
Relume manufactures highly efficient, cost-effective LED lighting products based on its patented Silver Circuitry thermal management technology. Incorporated in 1994 as an LED research and development company, Relume quickly became a leading innovator by recognizing and responding to the critical need for advanced thermal management to accompany the strides being made in LED technology. Relume has successfully demonstrated how LED technology can be adapted to replace traditional lighting, particularly in safety critical applications. Relume has developed a number of prototype lighting systems related to covert military communications, mobile hospital and command shelters and LED vehicle lighting systems.

Livio Radio

Series C in 2012
Myine Electronics, LLC, doing business as Livio Radio, designs and manufactures electronic audio products. Its products include Bluetooth Internet radio car kits for iPhones and Android phones, and car audio players. The company also provides Livio Connect API, a middleware framework protocol that enables hardware to connect to and interact with various mobile phone applications. It offers its products through retailers, resellers, and online. Myine Electronics, LLC was formerly known as Myine Corporation. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Ferndale, Michigan.

MI Bioresearch

Series A in 2012
MI Bioresearch is a specialty contract research organization (CRO) providing in vivo preclinical imaging services. With a proven track record of imaging and drug discovery expertise, the company enhances preclinical and translational research through its in vivo pharmaco-IMAGING platform. This combination of traditional pharmacology and innovative imaging includes MRI, micro-CT, micro-PET, SPECT and optical (bioluminescence and fluorescence molecular tomography) tools to quantitatively measure the response to therapy at anatomical, functional and molecular levels. Molecular Imaging also provides supportive in vitro services. They have performed over 2000 cell line based traditional oncology studies and over 500 imaging enhanced studies since their founding in 2003.

Relume Technologies

Series D in 2012
Relume manufactures highly efficient, cost-effective LED lighting products based on its patented Silver Circuitry thermal management technology. Incorporated in 1994 as an LED research and development company, Relume quickly became a leading innovator by recognizing and responding to the critical need for advanced thermal management to accompany the strides being made in LED technology. Relume has successfully demonstrated how LED technology can be adapted to replace traditional lighting, particularly in safety critical applications. Relume has developed a number of prototype lighting systems related to covert military communications, mobile hospital and command shelters and LED vehicle lighting systems.

Sakti3

Series B in 2010
Sakti3 is a Michigan-based company that is developing solid-state recharcheable lithium ion battery technology. The company aims to implement its battery technology in electric vehicles and portable electronics.
Delphinus Medical Technologies develops, commercializes, sells, and services the breast cancer screening solutions to hospitals and imaging clinics in the United States and internationally. It commercializes SoftVue, a three-dimensional and tomographic ultrasound imaging and risk assessment device that examines women's breasts for the presence of benign and/or malignant masses, assesses breast cancer risks, diagnoses breast diseases, and monitors therapy. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan.

Relume Technologies

Venture Round in 2009
Relume manufactures highly efficient, cost-effective LED lighting products based on its patented Silver Circuitry thermal management technology. Incorporated in 1994 as an LED research and development company, Relume quickly became a leading innovator by recognizing and responding to the critical need for advanced thermal management to accompany the strides being made in LED technology. Relume has successfully demonstrated how LED technology can be adapted to replace traditional lighting, particularly in safety critical applications. Relume has developed a number of prototype lighting systems related to covert military communications, mobile hospital and command shelters and LED vehicle lighting systems.

gloStream

Series B in 2009
TRIARQ Health is a Physician Practice Services company that partners with doctors to run modern patient-centered practices so they can be rewarded for delivering high-value care. TRIARQ’s Physician-led partnerships simplify practices’ transition to value-based care by combining their proprietary, cloud-based practice and care management platform and patient engagement services to help doctors focus on better outcomes. Through their Physician-led, high-performance Alliances, TRIARQ works in close partnership with health plans, top health providers, and leading employers to reward doctors for providing high-quality episodes-of-care.