BELLE Michigan, LP

Michbelles is a Michigan-based investment firm established in 2011, specializing in seed and early-stage investments. The firm targets women-owned or managed enterprises within the manufacturing, life sciences, renewable energy, and technology sectors throughout the United States. Michbelles aims to support capital-efficient businesses that demonstrate unique products or services addressing urgent market needs. The firm not only seeks financial returns but also emphasizes the importance of human capital, investing in teams with strong domain expertise and a commitment to diversity in leadership. By focusing on high-growth, scalable companies, Michbelles provides vital resources and expertise to foster the development of women-led businesses in key industries.

Carolyn Cassin

Founder and General Partner

10 past transactions

Ulendo

Seed Round in 2022
Ulendo is a software development company specializing in enhancing the productivity and quality of advanced manufacturing machines. Its flagship product, Ulendo VC, doubles the speed of extrusion-based 3D printers by mitigating vibration-induced quality issues through a patented algorithm. Additionally, Ulendo offers Ulendo Calibration-as-a-Service, a subscription-based platform that rapidly calibrates printers, and Ulendo HC, which optimizes laser paths in metal laser powder bed fusion printers to reduce deformation and stress. The company aims to improve machine performance at a low cost, enabling small businesses to deliver high-quality systems without increasing hardware expenses.

Vartega

Seed Round in 2022
Vartega Inc. specializes in recycling carbon fiber, a material known for its strength and lightweight properties, primarily serving the aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and sporting goods sectors. Founded in 2014 and based in Golden, Colorado, Vartega has developed a patented recycling process that produces low-cost carbon fiber suitable for various applications, including thermoplastic pellets, nonwoven fabrics, yarns, and three-dimensional printing filament. The company’s technology effectively diverts carbon fiber scrap and waste from landfills, contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing fuel economy in vehicles. Vartega's carbon fiber is available in multiple forms, including semi-continuous, chopped, and milled, making it adaptable for mass-market use.

Vartega

Series A in 2021
Vartega Inc. specializes in recycling carbon fiber, a material known for its strength and lightweight properties, primarily serving the aerospace, automotive, wind energy, and sporting goods sectors. Founded in 2014 and based in Golden, Colorado, Vartega has developed a patented recycling process that produces low-cost carbon fiber suitable for various applications, including thermoplastic pellets, nonwoven fabrics, yarns, and three-dimensional printing filament. The company’s technology effectively diverts carbon fiber scrap and waste from landfills, contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing fuel economy in vehicles. Vartega's carbon fiber is available in multiple forms, including semi-continuous, chopped, and milled, making it adaptable for mass-market use.

Sisu Global Health

Convertible Note in 2018
Sisu Global Health develops a handheld mechanical device designed to salvage, filter, and recycle blood from patients experiencing internal bleeding. This innovative medical device allows physicians to collect blood from internal hemorrhages during surgical procedures, providing an alternative to donor blood in emergency situations such as blunt trauma and complications during pregnancy. By enabling intraoperative autotransfusion, Sisu Global Health's technology aims to enhance patient outcomes and streamline blood management in critical care scenarios.

Work Truck Solutions

Series B in 2017
Work Truck Solutions, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing marketing and lead generation tools aimed at assisting commercial vehicle buyers in locating their work trucks. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chico, California, with additional offices in Michigan and Texas, the company provides dealer software solutions as well as marketing and display tools for upfitters. It collaborates with original equipment manufacturers, body and equipment manufacturers, distributors, and commercial vehicle dealers across the United States to streamline the process of matching buyers with the right vehicles. Work Truck Solutions' platform enhances online visibility for commercial inventory, offering features such as CRM integration and business intelligence insights, ultimately enabling dealers to expand their reach and increase sales.

Matterhorn

Series A in 2017
Matterhorn, developed by Court Innovations, is a cloud-based online platform designed to facilitate case resolution for courts and users. It allows individuals to select their court, search for their case, check status updates, and resolve issues online, streamlining the process for handling high-volume infractions and minor disputes. By providing online negotiation systems and resolution options, Matterhorn empowers defendants to address minor violations informally and conveniently, reducing the need for legal representation. This innovative approach not only saves time and resources for both citizens and courts but also promotes equitable decision-making in the judicial process. Matterhorn primarily serves customers in Michigan and Ohio, helping to enhance the efficiency of court operations since its founding in 2014 by J.J. Prescott, with headquarters located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Consortia Health

Seed Round in 2017
Consortia Health Holdings, LLC, based in Austin, Texas, specializes in providing comprehensive rehabilitation services with a focus on pelvic floor disorders and incontinence treatments. The company offers advanced diagnostic testing and personalized therapy programs designed to improve patient outcomes. Its services include thorough assessments, treatment options, and educational support for conditions such as urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and sexual health issues. By employing highly trained technicians and innovative testing systems, Consortia Health aims to help individuals of all ages regain control, strength, and confidence in their pelvic health.

Sisu Global Health

Seed Round in 2016
Sisu Global Health develops a handheld mechanical device designed to salvage, filter, and recycle blood from patients experiencing internal bleeding. This innovative medical device allows physicians to collect blood from internal hemorrhages during surgical procedures, providing an alternative to donor blood in emergency situations such as blunt trauma and complications during pregnancy. By enabling intraoperative autotransfusion, Sisu Global Health's technology aims to enhance patient outcomes and streamline blood management in critical care scenarios.

Work Truck Solutions

Series A in 2014
Work Truck Solutions, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing marketing and lead generation tools aimed at assisting commercial vehicle buyers in locating their work trucks. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chico, California, with additional offices in Michigan and Texas, the company provides dealer software solutions as well as marketing and display tools for upfitters. It collaborates with original equipment manufacturers, body and equipment manufacturers, distributors, and commercial vehicle dealers across the United States to streamline the process of matching buyers with the right vehicles. Work Truck Solutions' platform enhances online visibility for commercial inventory, offering features such as CRM integration and business intelligence insights, ultimately enabling dealers to expand their reach and increase sales.

AdAdapted

Seed Round in 2014
AdAdapted, Inc. is a mobile advertising platform based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that focuses on consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. Founded in 2012, the company enables these brands to effectively target their primary consumers through native, non-disruptive advertisements in popular shopping list apps. By placing ads at critical decision-making moments, AdAdapted helps CPG brands enhance their visibility and influence purchasing behavior. The platform tracks consumer behavior, revealing insights into category preferences, shopping tendencies, and planning habits. AdAdapted serves a diverse clientele that includes CPG brands, agencies, and retailers, facilitating meaningful connections between brands and consumers in the digital shopping environment.
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