BELLE Michigan, LP

The BELLE Michigan Fund, LP is an early stage investment fund building great companies in Michigan, the Midwest, and other regions. We provide a premier source of human and financial capital to women-led companies. We look for capital-efficient enterprises with a unique product or service that fill an urgent market need. BELLE Michigan partners believe human capital is just as valuable as financial capital. We seek investments in high growth, capital efficient and scalable enterprises that welcome our expertise and insight, and seek to leverage our leadership and experience. We seek high net worth investors, who are new to early stage investing, and provide them with the opportunity to engage with our portfolio companies. BELLE Michigan targets investments in technology-enabled services, life sciences/medical devices, mobile/internet/IT, advanced manufacturing and CleanTech market sectors. We invest in companies who have female leadership or commit to recruiting women to the C-suite and Board of Directors. We seek teams with strong domain expertise, and proven commercialization and entrepreneurial experience.

Nancy Philippart

General Partner and Co-Founder

10 past transactions

Ulendo Technologies, Inc.

Seed Round in 2022
Ulendo Technologies, Inc. is a software development company that specializes in enhancing the productivity and quality of manufacturing machines, particularly for 3D printer manufacturers. The company offers advanced vibration compensation software, along with algorithms for extrusion control, fault detection, and temperature control. This technology allows small businesses to optimize their designs and achieve high-performance outputs while minimizing hardware costs and maintaining output quality. By focusing on improving manufacturing processes, Ulendo aims to provide cost-effective solutions that support the growth and efficiency of its clients in the manufacturing sector.

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
It’s never been easier to display and manage your commercial inventory online. Work Truck Solutions handles all the heavy lifting so you can focus on selling more commercial vehicles.

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
It’s never been easier to display and manage your commercial inventory online. Work Truck Solutions handles all the heavy lifting so you can focus on selling more commercial vehicles.

AdAdapted

Seed Round in 2014
AdAdapted is a digital engagement and insights platform for CPG brands and agencies. Its platform offers CPG brands the ability to directly target their primary consumers in the apps they use to plan and shop. It was founded in 2012 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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