Northern Michigan Angels

Northern Michigan Angels is an organization of local volunteers that focuses on the economic development of the private sector in Michigan.

Deanna Cannon

Executive Director

Bradley Matson

Administrative Director

Jody Trietch

Executive Director

7 past transactions

Thermavance

Angel Round in 2018
Thermavance is a provider of human-scaled climate control systems for innovation that brings Human Scaled Climate Control to everyday life. The company also provides graphene-based electrical heat pumping solutions which can be embedded in automotive seats and furniture. It utilizes heat from a person to provide heating and cooling as per the requirement. Thermavance's intellectual property uses a thermo-electric module coupled with Graphene to 'pump'​ heat in or out of a human. Graphene is a material described academically in 2004 and is comprised entirely of carbon. It is extremely strong, lightweight, flexible, and is an excellent conductor of heat. A thermoelectric module is a semi-conductor-based device that pumps heat. Changing the polarity of the supply voltage reverses the direction of the heat flow.

Matterhorn

Series A in 2017
Court Innovations, a Software-as-a-Service company, develops an online case resolution platform. It offers Matterhorn, an online platform that enables users to select their court, search for case, check the status, get updates, and resolve it online. Court Innovations' platform also allows courts to handle many high-volume infractions online that save citizens and courts time and money, enables decision-makers to resolve cases equitably, and empowers defendants to work with the court to resolve minor violations informally and at a convenient time. It serves customers in Michigan and Ohio. J.J. Prescott founded Court Innovations in 2014. It has its headquarters in Ann Arbor in Michigan.

VNN

Venture Round in 2015
VNN, Inc. operates a high school sports marketing and networking platform that enables athletes to share videos, pictures, stories, and scores while allowing coaches to report game results to media outlets. Founded in 2010 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company serves schools across numerous states, including Alabama, California, and Texas. VNN is recognized as the largest and fastest-growing platform of its kind in the United States, catering to a community of over 7 million fans and adding approximately 8,000 fans daily. The platform aggregates the fragmented high school sports market, enhancing the consumer experience by providing digital and Internet advertising and promotional services.

VNN

Series A in 2014
VNN, Inc. operates a high school sports marketing and networking platform that enables athletes to share videos, pictures, stories, and scores while allowing coaches to report game results to media outlets. Founded in 2010 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company serves schools across numerous states, including Alabama, California, and Texas. VNN is recognized as the largest and fastest-growing platform of its kind in the United States, catering to a community of over 7 million fans and adding approximately 8,000 fans daily. The platform aggregates the fragmented high school sports market, enhancing the consumer experience by providing digital and Internet advertising and promotional services.

GreenLancer

Series A in 2013
GreenLancer is a cloud-based engineering firm that uses proprietary technology and a network of highly qualified engineers to help clients design and sell clean energy systems anywhere in the world. GreenLancer is a platform that brings engineering resources and experience to clients on all sides of the renewable energy industry. GreenLancer provides project development and engineering deliverables and support to clients who are making, selling, buying, or installing clean technology.

Advanced Battery Concepts

Debt Financing in 2013
Advanced Battery Concepts, LLC specializes in the design and development of bi-polar lead-acid batteries, targeting various sectors including military, industrial, stationary, renewable, automotive, and motive markets. Established in 2008 and headquartered in Clare, Michigan, the company aims to enhance battery technology and performance. In March 2011, it rebranded from Advanced Battery Concepts Michigan, reflecting its broader focus on innovative battery solutions.