Mercury

Mercury Fund is a venture capital firm founded in 2005 and headquartered in Houston, with an additional office in Ann Arbor. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology-related companies, primarily in the U.S. Midcontinent. With over $200 million under management, Mercury supports both new entrepreneurs seeking guidance and seasoned founders looking to leverage regional talent and resources. The firm has established itself as one of the most active venture capital firms in the area, targeting innovative startups that have demonstrated product-market fit and are prepared for growth. By prioritizing purpose-driven investing, Mercury aims to empower entrepreneurs and foster innovation in Middle America.

Kelly Avant

Associate

Adrian Fortino

Managing Director

Blair Garrou

Managing Director

Danny Janiak

Partner

Daniel Watkins

Venture Partner

Past deals in Michigan

Blumira

Series A in 2021
Blumira, Inc. is a cybersecurity company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2018. It specializes in automating threat detection and response through its cloud-based Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform. Blumira's solution is designed to enhance security operations for organizations of any size, facilitating near real-time defense against cybersecurity threats without the need for a dedicated security team. The platform addresses challenges such as alert fatigue and complexities associated with log management and IT visibility. Blumira integrates seamlessly with various cloud services, endpoint protection, firewalls, and identity providers, including Office 365, G Suite, and Palo Alto, enabling organizations to streamline their security processes. Its services cater primarily to the financial services, healthcare, and retail industries.

Signal Advisors

Seed Round in 2020
Signal Advisors USA, Inc. is an insurance marketing organization based in Detroit, Michigan, that specializes in the distribution of financial products for independent financial advisors. Established in 2018 and formerly known as Trueadvisors, the company operates a technology-enabled platform focused on the sale of life insurance and annuity products. This platform provides a range of services designed to assist financial advisors in growing their businesses. Through a combination of industry expertise, advanced technology, marketing support, and peer-to-peer coaching, Signal Advisors empowers advisors to enhance their practices and achieve greater success in a competitive market.

Ripple Science

Venture Round in 2020
Ripple Science Corporation develops a web-based software for health sciences that facilitates the recruitment and management of participants in clinical, translational, and social science studies. The company’s software is used for study dashboard, recruitment campaign management, potential participant tracking, enrolled participant tracking, and task management. It offers solutions for academic investigators, clinical trial sites, and CROs. Ripple Science Corporation was founded in 2016 and is based in is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

DeepField

Series A in 2015
DeepField provides software and hosted solutions (SaaS) for the real-time management of cloud and over-the-top services to dramatically improve performance and reduce costs in large enterprises, carriers and cloud providers.

Swift Biosciences

Series B in 2013
Swift Biosciences Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializing in the development and commercialization of next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation kits for genomics and clinical research. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including RNA library kits, amplicon panels, hybridization capture kits, and specialized kits for cancer gene profiling and COVID-19 testing. Swift Biosciences aims to streamline NGS sample preparation processes through innovative reagents and protocols, enhancing the usability of data obtained from sequencing instruments. Its offerings cater to various applications such as whole-genome sequencing, metagenomics, and the analysis of circulating tumor cells. The company operates through a network of distributors across the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and South America, and was incorporated in 2009.

Covaron Advanced Materials

Convertible Note in 2013
Covaron Advanced Materials is a seed-stage company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializing in the development of thermosetting ceramic materials. It focuses on creating patterns, cores, and molds for applications in metal sand casting, plastic thermoforming, and plastic injection molding. The company's innovative PETRAFORGE™ technology offers high-performance physical properties akin to traditional advanced ceramics, while also providing fabrication ease similar to two-part thermoset polymers. Covaron's materials are versatile and find applications in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, energy, manufacturing, and coatings. Founded in 2010, Covaron Advanced Materials was previously known as Kymeira Advanced Materials.

Kabongo

Venture Round in 2010
Kabongo provides web-delivered educational products that enable learners to reach their academic potential.

Swift Biosciences

Series A in 2010
Swift Biosciences Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializing in the development and commercialization of next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation kits for genomics and clinical research. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including RNA library kits, amplicon panels, hybridization capture kits, and specialized kits for cancer gene profiling and COVID-19 testing. Swift Biosciences aims to streamline NGS sample preparation processes through innovative reagents and protocols, enhancing the usability of data obtained from sequencing instruments. Its offerings cater to various applications such as whole-genome sequencing, metagenomics, and the analysis of circulating tumor cells. The company operates through a network of distributors across the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and South America, and was incorporated in 2009.

Kabongo

Series A in 2009
Kabongo provides web-delivered educational products that enable learners to reach their academic potential.