MadDog Ventures

MadDog Ventures is a private equity firm based in Alabama that specializes in venture capital investments in companies focused on developing and marketing cloud-based business applications. The firm targets enterprises that aim to disrupt traditional industry models and effectively monetize underutilized information. In addition to providing capital, MadDog Ventures offers extensive operating expertise, which includes direct support in application development, sales, finance, marketing, and administration. This comprehensive approach aims to help businesses maximize their growth potential and achieve success in the competitive landscape of cloud technologies.

Robert Cell

General Partner

Paul Czarnik

General Partner

Laura Fournier

General Partner and Fund Manager

Mark Hillman

General Partner

Peter Karmanos Jr.

General Partner and Fund Manager

Bobby Schostak

General Partner and Fund Manager

5 past transactions

aiPod

Seed Round in 2017
aiPod is introducing a revolutionary urban transportation service that is designed to complement a city's existing systems while offering passengers safe, affordable and convenient transportation. Its mission is to bring fleets of automated vehicles onto public streets in partnership with major cities.

ShapeLog

Seed Round in 2017
Shapelog, Inc. operates as a business-to-business fitness technology company with tracking hardware and strength training API. Its products and solutions include universal strength trackers, smart handles, first-fit integrations, and strength research kits. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Resolute Building Intelligence, LLC offers a cloud-based platform focused on building optimization and energy management. Founded in 2015 and based in Birmingham, Michigan, the company provides its Resolute Cloud service, which enhances building performance through visibility and analytics. By collecting and analyzing device performance data, Resolute helps building owners and operators develop actionable strategies aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing costs. The company's approach integrates engineering expertise with advanced software solutions and industry best practices, supporting clients in making informed decisions to enhance their building operations.

Deliver My Ride

Seed Round in 2016
Deliver My Ride, LLC is an online platform that facilitates the purchase and leasing of new vehicles, allowing customers to buy cars directly from dealer inventories without the need to visit a showroom. Founded in 2014 and based in Birmingham, Michigan, the company offers a user-friendly experience where buyers can compare prices and financing options from various dealers. The platform prioritizes customer anonymity, enabling shoppers to remain shielded during most of the transaction process. By fostering competition among dealers, Deliver My Ride provides a convenient and transparent way for customers to make informed purchasing decisions, ultimately delivering the vehicle to their desired location, whether home or office.

AthliOS

Seed Round in 2016
AthliOS is a Software Development Company. Through our commitment to revolutionize the connected fitness industry, AthliOS is leading the way in providing value to our customers by radically improving personal experiences across multiple classes and types of fitness equipment, harnessing the power of actionable data, and creating a connected ecosystem to drive client decision making and user engagement. Provide a seamless, connected, cloud based solution that offers data and analytics to drive client’s bottom line. Radically improve user experience on all fitness equipment. Produce world class VR, AR and live streaming content. Expanding the fitness ecosystem by harnessing the power of data.