Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Michigan

The Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Michigan (MERS) is a public pension fund based in Lansing, Michigan, established in 1945 to provide retirement benefits to municipal employees. Serving nearly 100,000 members, including local firefighters, nurses, and public service workers, MERS offers a range of retirement plans, including defined benefit and contribution programs, as well as hybrid options. The system supports various governmental entities such as counties, cities, townships, and hospitals, ensuring affordable and sustainable retirement solutions for its participants. MERS is focused on managing its substantial assets effectively, with an executive management team overseeing investment strategies that include alternative investments across multiple sectors. The organization is committed to enhancing the financial security of its members, fostering strong retirement outcomes through prudent asset management.

Michael Charette

Managing Director of Investments

Brom Stibitz

COO

6 past transactions

Calysta

Series D in 2021
Calysta, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of sustainable protein ingredients derived from innovative sources. The company focuses on producing nutritional feeds and health products for fish and livestock, while also supplying chemicals for various applications, including fibers, plastics, and biofuels. Utilizing a patented fermentation platform powered by renewable energy, Calysta creates protein products such as FeedKind and Positive Protein, which address the increasing global demand for sustainably produced food. With a commitment to food security, the company aims to enhance biodiversity and improve the interconnection between water, energy, and food systems. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Calysta has additional locations in Houston, Texas; London, United Kingdom; Stavanger, Norway; and Singapore.

Calysta

Series E in 2019
Calysta, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of sustainable protein ingredients derived from innovative sources. The company focuses on producing nutritional feeds and health products for fish and livestock, while also supplying chemicals for various applications, including fibers, plastics, and biofuels. Utilizing a patented fermentation platform powered by renewable energy, Calysta creates protein products such as FeedKind and Positive Protein, which address the increasing global demand for sustainably produced food. With a commitment to food security, the company aims to enhance biodiversity and improve the interconnection between water, energy, and food systems. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Calysta has additional locations in Houston, Texas; London, United Kingdom; Stavanger, Norway; and Singapore.

Trice Medical

Series C in 2019
Trice Medical is founded to fundamentally improve orthopedic diagnostics for the patient, physician, and payor by providing instant, eyes-on, answers. Trice has pioneered fully integrated camera-enabled technologies that provide a clinical solution that is optimized for the physician's office. Their mission is to provide more immediate and definitive patient care, eliminating the false reads associated with current indirect modalities and significantly reducing the overall cost to the healthcare system. Trice Medical was founded in 2011 and is based in Pennsylvania.

Calysta

Series D in 2017
Calysta, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of sustainable protein ingredients derived from innovative sources. The company focuses on producing nutritional feeds and health products for fish and livestock, while also supplying chemicals for various applications, including fibers, plastics, and biofuels. Utilizing a patented fermentation platform powered by renewable energy, Calysta creates protein products such as FeedKind and Positive Protein, which address the increasing global demand for sustainably produced food. With a commitment to food security, the company aims to enhance biodiversity and improve the interconnection between water, energy, and food systems. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Calysta has additional locations in Houston, Texas; London, United Kingdom; Stavanger, Norway; and Singapore.

Aperia Technologies

Series B in 2016
Aperia Technologies provides automatic tire inflation devices that help improve the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles. It offers Halo Tire Inflator, a ring-shaped device that utilizes a wheel's rotational motion to pump air and maintain optimal tire pressure. Aperia Technologies was incorporated in 2010 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Calysta

Series C in 2016
Calysta, Inc. is a biotechnology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of sustainable protein ingredients derived from innovative sources. The company focuses on producing nutritional feeds and health products for fish and livestock, while also supplying chemicals for various applications, including fibers, plastics, and biofuels. Utilizing a patented fermentation platform powered by renewable energy, Calysta creates protein products such as FeedKind and Positive Protein, which address the increasing global demand for sustainably produced food. With a commitment to food security, the company aims to enhance biodiversity and improve the interconnection between water, energy, and food systems. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Menlo Park, California, Calysta has additional locations in Houston, Texas; London, United Kingdom; Stavanger, Norway; and Singapore.
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