RPM Ventures

RPM Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2000. With $300 million under management, the firm targets seed to early-stage investments across the United States, focusing primarily on sectors where it has established itself as an industry leader, such as FinTech, InsurTech, Real Estate Tech, and Mobility and Transportation. RPM Ventures emphasizes investments in companies that cater to the Midwest's Fortune 500 manufacturing base or are based on technology developed at prominent regional research centers. The firm is particularly interested in high-tech and information technology sectors, including advanced materials processing, data discovery and analytics, and software automation. Originally established as Waypoint Ventures, the firm rebranded in 2006 to better align with its strategic focus on leveraging the strengths of the Midwest.

Adam Boyden

Managing Director

Tony Grover

Managing Director

Brad Lichota

Principal

Marc Weiser

Co-Founder, Board Member & Managing Director

Past deals in Ohio

Coterie Insurance

Series B in 2021
Coterie Applications Inc. is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in digital managing general underwriting services, focusing on commercial insurance solutions tailored for various workforce needs. Incorporated in 2018, Coterie offers coverage across diverse categories, including jobs, trucks, contracts, people, planes, and property. The company employs an API-based approach to seamlessly integrate insurance into existing business tools and processes, allowing operators to secure protection with minimal effort. Utilizing data-driven automation, Coterie aims to provide accurate and efficient coverage while simplifying the insurance experience for its clients.

Coterie Insurance

Series A in 2021
Coterie Applications Inc. is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in digital managing general underwriting services, focusing on commercial insurance solutions tailored for various workforce needs. Incorporated in 2018, Coterie offers coverage across diverse categories, including jobs, trucks, contracts, people, planes, and property. The company employs an API-based approach to seamlessly integrate insurance into existing business tools and processes, allowing operators to secure protection with minimal effort. Utilizing data-driven automation, Coterie aims to provide accurate and efficient coverage while simplifying the insurance experience for its clients.

Coterie Insurance

Series A in 2020
Coterie Applications Inc. is a Cincinnati-based company that specializes in digital managing general underwriting services, focusing on commercial insurance solutions tailored for various workforce needs. Incorporated in 2018, Coterie offers coverage across diverse categories, including jobs, trucks, contracts, people, planes, and property. The company employs an API-based approach to seamlessly integrate insurance into existing business tools and processes, allowing operators to secure protection with minimal effort. Utilizing data-driven automation, Coterie aims to provide accurate and efficient coverage while simplifying the insurance experience for its clients.