TernPro
Seed Round in 2015
TernPro, Inc. is a Detroit-based technology and services company that specializes in video production for organizations. The company focuses on capturing and creating videos from the perspective of participants involved in various activities, events, or expeditions. TernPro provides clients with camera equipment, assists in capturing footage, and engages participants to create compelling content. The company also handles the editing process to produce polished videos suitable for sharing. Additionally, TernPro offers Slope, a software as a service platform designed to facilitate the planning, tracking, and collaboration on marketing and creative projects, enhancing the overall content production experience.
Slope is a software company that specializes in providing tools for collaboration, workflow management, and review and approval processes related to business content production. Founded in 2013 and based in Seattle, Washington, Slope's platform enables users to efficiently manage campaigns, client projects, and other initiatives by organizing deliverables, assigning tasks, and setting deadlines. The solution allows for file uploads, storage, and sharing, while facilitating feedback and approval collection from both internal and external collaborators. It accommodates various multimedia files and includes features such as time-coded comments and image annotations. Slope's offerings are particularly beneficial for marketing managers, content marketers, video producers, creative managers, graphic designers, and creative agencies, both domestically and internationally. The company was established out of the founders' desire to streamline the cumbersome processes they experienced while working in a creative agency, leading to the development of a comprehensive software solution designed to enhance the management of creative work.
OAREX Capital Markets
Convertible Note in 2014
OAREX specializes in financing digital media receivables for various online businesses, including publishers, app developers, game developers, and supply-side platforms (SSPs). The company provides financial assistance by purchasing future advertising revenue streams at a discounted rate, allowing website owners to secure the necessary funding to support their operations. Additionally, OAREX offers flexible financing solutions tailored to the needs of businesses with digital media receivables, helping them to generate and optimize their revenue effectively. Through its services, OAREX aims to empower web-based enterprises by enhancing their financial liquidity and operational capabilities.
OAREX Capital Markets
Seed Round in 2014
OAREX specializes in financing digital media receivables for various online businesses, including publishers, app developers, game developers, and supply-side platforms (SSPs). The company provides financial assistance by purchasing future advertising revenue streams at a discounted rate, allowing website owners to secure the necessary funding to support their operations. Additionally, OAREX offers flexible financing solutions tailored to the needs of businesses with digital media receivables, helping them to generate and optimize their revenue effectively. Through its services, OAREX aims to empower web-based enterprises by enhancing their financial liquidity and operational capabilities.
backstitch
Convertible Note in 2013
Backstitch Inc. is a Kansas City-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in a platform for personalized employee communications. The platform serves business communicators by enabling them to create tailored communications for their teams, providing features such as push notifications, internal content, and industry news. Additionally, Backstitch's platform helps users analyze trends and behaviors, identify departmental allies, and measure the return on investment of their communications and engagement efforts. The company also develops an application that integrates a curated media monitoring platform, further enhancing its offerings for HR and internal communications teams.
Savorfull
Seed Round in 2013
Savorfull is an online retail store that specializes in delivering allergy-friendly foods directly to consumers. Founded by nutrition expert Stacy Goldberg, the company focuses on providing a wide range of healthy snacks that are free from artificial flavors and high fructose corn syrup. Savorfull's product offerings include gluten-free cheese snacks, vegan cracklins, and various probiotic snacks, allowing consumers to enjoy nutritious options without compromising their health. By prioritizing quality and health-conscious ingredients, Savorfull aims to cater to individuals with dietary restrictions and those seeking better snack choices.
GuidesMob
Seed Round in 2013
GuidesMob is a mobile application developer specializing in creating comprehensive college town guides for iOS and Android platforms. The application offers students instant access to essential information about local restaurants, businesses, transportation, nightlife, and various campus events. By providing hyper-local insights, GuidesMob enables users to stay informed about happenings around their college campuses, facilitating a better understanding of their surroundings and enhancing their overall college experience.
Rapt.fm
Seed Round in 2013
Rapt.fm is an online live video platform that facilitates freestyle rap and rap competitions. It allows users to engage with top rappers globally, providing opportunities for them to participate in one-on-one rap battles and live cyphers. The platform serves as a creative outlet for aspiring rappers, enabling them to showcase their talent and connect with a broader community of music enthusiasts. Through its interactive features, Rapt.fm aims to discover new talent while promoting a dynamic and entertaining environment for rap music.
GreenLancer
Series A in 2013
GreenLancer Energy, Inc. is a web-based company specializing in solar engineering solutions, serving environmentally conscious entities. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, GreenLancer operates an online marketplace that connects solar installers with outsourcing partners for efficient project management. The company offers a range of services, including feasibility studies, permit packages, concept designs, and financial analysis. Its platform streamlines the process for solar and electric vehicle charging contractors by providing standardized deliverables and a straightforward ordering system. Since its inception, GreenLancer has supported over 7,500 contractors on more than 200,000 projects, facilitating the deployment of approximately $2.5 billion in clean energy initiatives across the United States. The company’s internal support team is dedicated to ensuring the success of permitting, interconnection, and engineering tasks.
Whiphand
Seed Round in 2013
Whip Hand Cosmetics. Ultra-premium, professional makeup artist quality cosmetics, including eye shadow, loose pigments, lipstick, lip glosses and body products. Whip Hand Cosmetics. The Art of Control.
Canopi is a specialty agency dedicated to fostering relationships between brands and bloggers, primarily focusing on mid-sized influencers. The company operates an online platform that streamlines the process for brands to discover and engage with over 2,500 bloggers, facilitating large-scale influencer and digital marketing campaigns. By connecting brands with the right bloggers, Canopi aims to enhance the way consumers learn about products and services in a crowded market. The agency emphasizes the importance of building authentic and enduring partnerships with bloggers, ensuring that brands can effectively communicate their messages to targeted audiences at the optimal time.
SkuServe
Seed Round in 2013
SKUserve is building a cloud-based Product Data Management System for the Industrial Supply and MRO sector. We provide distributors and Internet retailers with up-to-date, accurate and complete / rich product content; including high-quality product images at a fraction of the cost of doing it in-house. In addition, we are able to get things up and running in less than half the time required to do it in-house.
Quixby personalizes e-commerce solutions with cool software for online technology retailers. Compatibility between people and the things they want to buy; simple, easy, and fast solutions for difficult problems.
Brys & Edgewood
Seed Round in 2013
Brys + Edgewood Cake Kits include everything you need to make delicious and beautiful fondant cakes at home. With the included easy-to-follow illustrated instructions, anyone can have fun creating a cake that looks like it came straight from a professional kitchen. Your friends and family will be astonished by your baking skills even before their first taste.
eCollect
Seed Round in 2013
eCollect, LLC is a venture-backed payment processing company formed in April of 2012. eCollect, LLC is a portfolio company of Bizdom and a member of the Quicken Loans Family of Companies. Bizdom is a non-profit startup accelerator founded by serial entrepreneur Dan Gilbert, Founder and Chairman of Quicken Loans, Majority owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and General Partner at Detroit Venture Partners. eCollect was co-founded by entrepreneurs Justin J. Scheeff and Kelcey D. Lehrich.
Social 2 Step
Seed Round in 2013
Social2Step is a pioneering company that focuses on transforming employees into authentic brand advocates for their employers. By harnessing the Employee Media Channel, which is often overlooked in marketing strategies, Social2Step provides an innovative, incentive-based system that enhances how businesses communicate, advertise, and promote their products and services. Additionally, the company offers an online platform designed for sharing promotions and coupons, assisting brands in their online marketing efforts. Through these initiatives, Social2Step empowers organizations to engage their workforce as a powerful marketing resource in a dynamic marketplace.
mascotsecret
Seed Round in 2013
MascotSecret is a fun fan-facing app that allows fans to access exclusive upgrades and experiences. It is a fan engagement and inventory management system that lets venues and sports teams upgrade seats and improve fan experiences at live events. It was founded in 2012 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Chalkfly is reinventing the experience of buying office and school supplies online. With over 50,000 products, 24/7 customer service, a 365 return policy and a mission to change the world - Chalkfly is bringing excitement and purpose to the office supply world. Chalkfly customers can choose a teacher to receive five percent of their purchase. We believe that doing good is good business and we're committed to supporting the communities in which we serve. Founded in late 2012, Chalkfly is ranked as one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies in country (we’re the youngest member of the Internet Retailer’s Second 500 for 2013). Chalkfly is also proud to be ranked as one of Turnstone’s 2013 Best Young Companies To Work For. We’re proudly based in Detroit and through our amazing team and commitment to education, we hope to change the way supplies are bought online. Chalkfly is currently fundraising. We'd welcome the chance to explore partnership opportunities. Please reach out to smile@chalkfly.com if interested. Thank you!
backstitch
Seed Round in 2012
Backstitch Inc. is a Kansas City-based company founded in 2012 that specializes in a platform for personalized employee communications. The platform serves business communicators by enabling them to create tailored communications for their teams, providing features such as push notifications, internal content, and industry news. Additionally, Backstitch's platform helps users analyze trends and behaviors, identify departmental allies, and measure the return on investment of their communications and engagement efforts. The company also develops an application that integrates a curated media monitoring platform, further enhancing its offerings for HR and internal communications teams.
Easel Learn
Angel Round in 2012
Easel allows students to predict their academic future and access educational content. Their platform collects analytics that help school administrators measure student expectations.
Queryly
Seed Round in 2012
Queryly is a technology company that specializes in enhancing content discovery for online news and magazine publishers. Its cloud-based platform is designed to simplify the search process and improve the user experience by intelligently understanding and presenting digital content. This functionality enables publishers to increase reader loyalty and page views, ultimately driving higher advertising revenue. By facilitating the discovery of additional content and products, Queryly allows publishers to maximize the value of their digital assets without requiring extensive development resources.
Chalkfly
Seed Round in 2012
Chalkfly is reinventing the experience of buying office and school supplies online. With over 50,000 products, 24/7 customer service, a 365 return policy and a mission to change the world - Chalkfly is bringing excitement and purpose to the office supply world. Chalkfly customers can choose a teacher to receive five percent of their purchase. We believe that doing good is good business and we're committed to supporting the communities in which we serve. Founded in late 2012, Chalkfly is ranked as one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies in country (we’re the youngest member of the Internet Retailer’s Second 500 for 2013). Chalkfly is also proud to be ranked as one of Turnstone’s 2013 Best Young Companies To Work For. We’re proudly based in Detroit and through our amazing team and commitment to education, we hope to change the way supplies are bought online. Chalkfly is currently fundraising. We'd welcome the chance to explore partnership opportunities. Please reach out to smile@chalkfly.com if interested. Thank you!
Lauren Loft Social
Seed Round in 2012
Lauren Loft Social is dedicated to helping small businesses engage with their target markets through innovative strategies that include collaborative games, contests, and giveaways facilitated by social influencers. Recognizing the challenges that emerging brands face in reaching their audiences amidst a crowded digital landscape, LLS aims to generate leads and drive sales while enhancing social engagement for influencers. The company originated in Cleveland, Ohio, evolving from a maintenance request software provider to a comprehensive content management and online promotion service. Supported by various local organizations and programs, including Bizdom Cleveland and Jumpstart Inc, Lauren Loft Social has garnered significant backing from the Northeast Ohio business community. Their approach combines managed services with custom software solutions to create sustainable business opportunities for their clients.
Safecare
Seed Round in 2012
Safecare web-based screening service that constantly monitors nurse aides and reports any acts of abuse or criminal activity immediately to employers. We help facilities provide quality care and patient safety while preserving their reputation and mitigating liability.
Urban Matrix
Seed Round in 2012
We give you the tools to turn a flat screen into a digital sign and control it from anywhere in the world. Perfect for School Districts and Colleges, Restaurants, Retail Stores, Car Dealerships, Corporate Lobbies, Sporting Arenas, Community Centers and Libraries to name a few.
Big River
Seed Round in 2012
BigRiver is a Cleveland, Ohio-based company that offers a cloud-based fundraising platform tailored for nonprofit organizations. The platform facilitates targeted appeals and fosters meaningful relationships between nonprofits and their constituents through various digital channels, including the web, email, and social media. By leveraging data mining, promotions, and social marketing techniques, BigRiver helps nonprofits enhance their fundraising efforts and engage donors more effectively.
PicketReport.com
Seed Round in 2011
PicketReport.com is a neighborhood research tool that helps people who are moving or relocation find out information before even getting to the area. PicketReport.com provides information on lifestyles, schools, what's nearby and crime/safety.
Wedit is a wedding video editing company that offers an innovative solution for capturing and sharing wedding memories. The company provides a rental service for high-definition handheld video cameras, which are sent to couples before their wedding day. Friends and family can use these cameras to film moments throughout the event. After the wedding, the cameras are returned in a pre-paid shipping box, and Wedit manages the uploading of the footage to a secure site. Users can then access their videos and choose to edit them using Wedit’s easy drag-and-drop tools, or they can opt for professional editing based on their preferences. Wedit also features a one-click sharing option for social media platforms and includes five complimentary DVDs for guests who may not be connected online, ensuring that all loved ones can enjoy the captured memories.