Plymouth Growth

Plymouth Growth is a venture capital firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, established in 2002. The firm focuses on growth-stage investments in Midwest-based B2B software, technology, and tech-enabled service companies, primarily those generating between $3 million and $8 million in revenue. With a team that possesses extensive experience as operators, advisors, and investors, Plymouth Growth emphasizes the importance of understanding the people and culture behind a business, in addition to financial metrics. The firm is currently investing from its fourth fund, aiming to partner with entrepreneurs who have demonstrated the ability to achieve significant results with limited resources. Through its investments, Plymouth Growth seeks to foster smart and sustainable growth for the companies it supports.

Jeff Barry

Partner

Ian Bund

Founding Partner

Brook Critchfield

Partner

Michelle Erikson

Senior Associate

Chris Frick

Chief Financial Officer

Mark Horne

Partner

Kevin Terassi

Partner

Kevin Terrasi

Partner

Evan Ufer

Partner

Past deals in Ohio

EmployStream is a hiring workflow automation software platform for staffing companies and other high-volume employers. It also creates high-quality, user-friendly for high-volume employers that automates the hiring and onboarding process for employers. The platform eliminates costly mistakes and delays allowing companies to hire up to 90% faster and at half the cost. The company provides an online hiring platform which offers different features such as paper onboarding, real-time alerting, online application, background checks, applicant pre & interview screening, and verification. EmployStream was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Cleveland Ohio, USA.

MentorcliQ

Funding Round in 2019
MentorcliQ operates as a mentoring software solution that helps organizations launch, support, and grow high-impact employee mentoring programs. Its approach drives employee participation and satisfaction by engaging user experience and supporting training resources. MentorcliQ system makes it easy to manage multiple mentoring and talent development programs from a single place. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Pacejet Logistics

Series D in 2017
Pacejet Logistics, Inc. develops cloud-based platform for enterprise shipping. It offers Pacejet Protection, a shipping insurance program to provide insurance coverage for parcel and freight, increased coverage, quick and easy claims, and integrated coverage selection. The company offers solutions in the areas of freight, postal, consolidator, and LTL shipping for manufacturing, retail, and wholesale industries. Pacejet Logistics, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is based in Columbus, Ohio. As of February 20, 2020, Pacejet Logistics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of 3Gtms, Inc.

Keyfactor

Series B in 2015
Keyfactor, formerly Certified Security Solutions (CSS), is a leading provider of secure digital identity management solutions that enables organizations to confirm authenticity, and ensure the right things are interacting in the right ways in our connected world. From an enterprise managing millions of devices and applications that affect people’s lives every day, to a manufacturer aiming to ensure its product will function safely throughout its life cycle, Keyfactor empowers global enterprises with the freedom to master every digital identity. Its clients are the most innovative brands in the industries where trust and reliability matter most.

Keyfactor

Series A in 2014
Keyfactor, formerly Certified Security Solutions (CSS), is a leading provider of secure digital identity management solutions that enables organizations to confirm authenticity, and ensure the right things are interacting in the right ways in our connected world. From an enterprise managing millions of devices and applications that affect people’s lives every day, to a manufacturer aiming to ensure its product will function safely throughout its life cycle, Keyfactor empowers global enterprises with the freedom to master every digital identity. Its clients are the most innovative brands in the industries where trust and reliability matter most.

DocuSphere

Debt Financing in 2014
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Perrysburg, Ohio, their entire focus is on the development, enhancement, maintenance, implementation, and support of their own DocuSphere solution for accounts payable automation. They deliver “The DocuSphere Difference: The preeminent connected, business-driven AP automation solution – delivered by experienced people for a fixed fee.” Their seasoned professionals are skilled in ERP applications such as accounts payable, sales order processing, billing and shipping. They’ve assisted mid-size to large multinational organizations in a wide variety of industries, in locations across North America and around the world.

DocuSphere

Series B in 2012
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Perrysburg, Ohio, their entire focus is on the development, enhancement, maintenance, implementation, and support of their own DocuSphere solution for accounts payable automation. They deliver “The DocuSphere Difference: The preeminent connected, business-driven AP automation solution – delivered by experienced people for a fixed fee.” Their seasoned professionals are skilled in ERP applications such as accounts payable, sales order processing, billing and shipping. They’ve assisted mid-size to large multinational organizations in a wide variety of industries, in locations across North America and around the world.

DocuSphere

Series A in 2010
Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Perrysburg, Ohio, their entire focus is on the development, enhancement, maintenance, implementation, and support of their own DocuSphere solution for accounts payable automation. They deliver “The DocuSphere Difference: The preeminent connected, business-driven AP automation solution – delivered by experienced people for a fixed fee.” Their seasoned professionals are skilled in ERP applications such as accounts payable, sales order processing, billing and shipping. They’ve assisted mid-size to large multinational organizations in a wide variety of industries, in locations across North America and around the world.

CleveX

Venture Round in 2010
CleveX, Inc., a medical device company, develops disposable surgical instruments. The company offers skin biopsy, closure, and repair solutions for use in primary care, family, obstetrician/gynecology, and dermatology physician practices. It offers ExiClip, a disposable single-step skin lesion removal and sutureless closure device that excises skin lesion and closes wounds in a single step; and related accessories. The company serves customers through distributors in the United States. CleveX was founded in 2003 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.

CleveX

Venture Round in 2008
CleveX, Inc., a medical device company, develops disposable surgical instruments. The company offers skin biopsy, closure, and repair solutions for use in primary care, family, obstetrician/gynecology, and dermatology physician practices. It offers ExiClip, a disposable single-step skin lesion removal and sutureless closure device that excises skin lesion and closes wounds in a single step; and related accessories. The company serves customers through distributors in the United States. CleveX was founded in 2003 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.