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 focuses on seed to early-stage investments in a variety of sectors, including FinTech, InsurTech, Real Estate Tech, and Mobility and Transportation. RPM Ventures is known for its expertise in disrupting multi-billion-dollar markets and primarily invests in companies that cater to the Midwest Fortune 500 manufacturing base or startups emerging from leading Midwest research centers. The firm targets industries such as business-to-business solutions, enterprise software, automotive technologies, and advanced materials processing, among others. Originally established as Waypoint Ventures, it rebranded in 2006 to better align with its strategy of leveraging regional strengths in high-tech and information technology.

Adam Boyden

Managing Director

Tony Grover

Managing Director

Brad Lichota

Principal

Marc Weiser

Managing Director

Past deals in Ohio

Coterie Insurance

Series B in 2021
Coterie Applications Inc. is a digital managing general underwriter based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in commercial insurance solutions tailored for various workforce needs. Founded in 2018 by David McFarland, Kevin Mackey, and Tim Metzner, Coterie utilizes an API-based approach that seamlessly integrates insurance into the existing tools and processes used by businesses. This technology-driven platform employs data-driven automation to deliver accurate coverage, streamline the quoting process, and issue policies efficiently. By simplifying the complexities of insurance management, Coterie aims to help businesses mitigate unwanted risks and save time, ultimately enhancing the overall experience of obtaining commercial insurance.

Coterie Insurance

Series A in 2021
Coterie Applications Inc. is a digital managing general underwriter based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in commercial insurance solutions tailored for various workforce needs. Founded in 2018 by David McFarland, Kevin Mackey, and Tim Metzner, Coterie utilizes an API-based approach that seamlessly integrates insurance into the existing tools and processes used by businesses. This technology-driven platform employs data-driven automation to deliver accurate coverage, streamline the quoting process, and issue policies efficiently. By simplifying the complexities of insurance management, Coterie aims to help businesses mitigate unwanted risks and save time, ultimately enhancing the overall experience of obtaining commercial insurance.

Coterie Insurance

Series A in 2020
Coterie Applications Inc. is a digital managing general underwriter based in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in commercial insurance solutions tailored for various workforce needs. Founded in 2018 by David McFarland, Kevin Mackey, and Tim Metzner, Coterie utilizes an API-based approach that seamlessly integrates insurance into the existing tools and processes used by businesses. This technology-driven platform employs data-driven automation to deliver accurate coverage, streamline the quoting process, and issue policies efficiently. By simplifying the complexities of insurance management, Coterie aims to help businesses mitigate unwanted risks and save time, ultimately enhancing the overall experience of obtaining commercial insurance.
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