eLab Ventures

eLab Ventures, established in 2012, is a California-based venture capital firm with a strategic presence in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It invests in early-stage technology startups, focusing on those with disruptive innovations, strong teams, and capital-efficient models, primarily in the AI, big data, IoT, and security sectors. The firm aims to bridge emerging entrepreneurial markets outside Silicon Valley, fostering world-changing ideas by connecting entrepreneurs with necessary capital and expertise.

Paul Brown

Partner

Doug Neal

Co-Founder and Managing Director

Robert Stefanski

Co-Founder and Managing Director

31 past transactions

MemryX

Series B in 2025
MemryX Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializing in in-memory computing solutions that enhance performance for data-intensive applications. Founded in 2018, the company develops memory processing units that leverage proprietary compute-at-memory technology and dataflow architecture to address the limitations of traditional CPU and GPU systems. These chips are designed for edge AI processing, offering high performance, accuracy, and energy efficiency for sectors such as transportation, IoT, and various industrial and consumer applications. MemryX aims to eliminate data movement bottlenecks by integrating memory and processing capabilities, thereby optimizing efficiency and flexibility for its clients. The company is supported by notable investors, including HarbourVest and the Arm IoT Fund, and has additional offices in Bangalore, India, as well as Taipei and Hsinchu, Taiwan.

Voxel51

Series B in 2024
Voxel51, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializes in computer vision and machine learning analytics for video and image understanding. The company develops AI software that transforms raw video footage and images into actionable intelligence, facilitating the exploration, visualization, curation, and testing of datasets alongside machine learning models. Voxel51's technology employs machine learning to process video content, providing simple image recognition and an understanding of motions and objects over time. This empowers computer vision data scientists to efficiently curate and experiment with their datasets, ultimately enhancing the performance of their machine learning systems.

BlastPoint

Seed Round in 2023
BlastPoint specializes in big data solutions that enable companies to enhance revenue growth by effectively discovering, targeting, and engaging with their customer data. The company offers a predictive AI-powered platform that addresses customer engagement challenges, allowing businesses to find and satisfy their customers throughout their lifetime. BlastPoint serves a diverse range of sectors, including energy, finance, automotive, and nonprofit organizations, helping them identify trends and extract valuable insights specific to their territories or market dynamics.

Verge Aero

Seed Round in 2022
Verge Aero is a company that specializes in the development and deployment of unmanned aerial systems (UASs), specifically for the entertainment industry. Comprising a team of engineers with expertise in various fields, Verge Aero has created advanced drone performance software that can control multiple drones simultaneously. This technology allows for the integration of drone swarms into existing entertainment setups, facilitating dynamic interactions with audiences and performers. The company's near-term applications include recurring drone shows, venue installations, and touring productions, as well as various drone entertainment products designed to enhance live performances with captivating light displays.

Mobileforce

Seed Round in 2022
MobileForce Software Inc., established in 2005 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in cloud-based enterprise mobility solutions. The company offers a no-code Quote-to-Cash-to-Service SaaS platform, empowering businesses to streamline sales and field services processes. Its solutions, including MobileForce SALES and MobileForce Enterprise Platform, cater to diverse industries such as technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. MobileForce's platform automates complex tasks, enabling enterprises to enhance customer engagement and productivity. The company's customer base comprises mid-market and enterprise businesses, particularly those with field sales and service teams, across sectors with intricate demands like industrial, distribution & manufacturing, and high-tech/software.

Pulsora

Seed Round in 2021
Pulsora is an enterprise software as a service platform based in San Francisco, California, focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance. Its flagship product, pulsESG, offers compliance tracking and insights to help organizations manage and enhance their ESG footprint. The platform provides in-depth analytics that can be tailored by end-users to align with a variety of existing standards. This customization allows enterprises to effectively integrate their ESG systems and stay compliant with the changing requirements of stakeholders.

MemryX

Series A in 2021
MemryX Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializing in in-memory computing solutions that enhance performance for data-intensive applications. Founded in 2018, the company develops memory processing units that leverage proprietary compute-at-memory technology and dataflow architecture to address the limitations of traditional CPU and GPU systems. These chips are designed for edge AI processing, offering high performance, accuracy, and energy efficiency for sectors such as transportation, IoT, and various industrial and consumer applications. MemryX aims to eliminate data movement bottlenecks by integrating memory and processing capabilities, thereby optimizing efficiency and flexibility for its clients. The company is supported by notable investors, including HarbourVest and the Arm IoT Fund, and has additional offices in Bangalore, India, as well as Taipei and Hsinchu, Taiwan.

Traxen®

Seed Round in 2021
Traxen is a developer of a cloud-based intelligent cruise control system aimed at enhancing driving efficiency and safety. The platform is designed to optimize fuel consumption by adjusting driving styles based on various factors, including weather, traffic, and road conditions. By considering the hours of service and time of arrival requirements, Traxen's technology not only helps drivers achieve significant cost savings on fuel but also contributes to lower insurance and training expenses. The company's innovations support safer driving practices, promoting a smarter approach to transportation while contributing to energy conservation and overall safety on the roads.

Refraction AI

Seed Round in 2021
Refraction AI, Inc. is an autonomous delivery robot company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company focuses on building and deploying robotic platforms designed for last-mile goods delivery in urban environments. Its primary product, the REV-1, autonomously navigates urban settings using a combination of cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors. The robot is capable of picking up items from restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores, delivering them directly to customers' homes. This service aims to provide a faster, cheaper, and safer delivery option, addressing the growing demand for efficient logistics solutions. Additionally, the robots can be remotely monitored and teleoperated, ensuring operational flexibility in diverse weather conditions.

Cobalt

Series B in 2020
Cobalt Labs, Inc. specializes in providing security solutions for bitcoin applications and modernizing penetration testing through its Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) platform. The company offers Cobalt Central, a secure inbox for managing bug reports and interacting with security researchers. Additionally, its CrowdCurity platform connects businesses with security experts via bug bounty programs. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Cobalt Labs also has offices in Berlin and Boston. By leveraging a global talent pool of certified freelancers, Cobalt's platform delivers actionable insights that help organizations identify, track, and resolve software vulnerabilities efficiently, resulting in quicker remediation times and improved return on investment for security testing.

Refraction AI

Funding Round in 2020
Refraction AI, Inc. is an autonomous delivery robot company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company focuses on building and deploying robotic platforms designed for last-mile goods delivery in urban environments. Its primary product, the REV-1, autonomously navigates urban settings using a combination of cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors. The robot is capable of picking up items from restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores, delivering them directly to customers' homes. This service aims to provide a faster, cheaper, and safer delivery option, addressing the growing demand for efficient logistics solutions. Additionally, the robots can be remotely monitored and teleoperated, ensuring operational flexibility in diverse weather conditions.

Voxel51

Seed Round in 2019
Voxel51, Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializes in computer vision and machine learning analytics for video and image understanding. The company develops AI software that transforms raw video footage and images into actionable intelligence, facilitating the exploration, visualization, curation, and testing of datasets alongside machine learning models. Voxel51's technology employs machine learning to process video content, providing simple image recognition and an understanding of motions and objects over time. This empowers computer vision data scientists to efficiently curate and experiment with their datasets, ultimately enhancing the performance of their machine learning systems.

MemryX

Seed Round in 2019
MemryX Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializing in in-memory computing solutions that enhance performance for data-intensive applications. Founded in 2018, the company develops memory processing units that leverage proprietary compute-at-memory technology and dataflow architecture to address the limitations of traditional CPU and GPU systems. These chips are designed for edge AI processing, offering high performance, accuracy, and energy efficiency for sectors such as transportation, IoT, and various industrial and consumer applications. MemryX aims to eliminate data movement bottlenecks by integrating memory and processing capabilities, thereby optimizing efficiency and flexibility for its clients. The company is supported by notable investors, including HarbourVest and the Arm IoT Fund, and has additional offices in Bangalore, India, as well as Taipei and Hsinchu, Taiwan.

Refraction AI

Funding Round in 2019
Refraction AI, Inc. is an autonomous delivery robot company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2017. The company focuses on building and deploying robotic platforms designed for last-mile goods delivery in urban environments. Its primary product, the REV-1, autonomously navigates urban settings using a combination of cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors. The robot is capable of picking up items from restaurants, pharmacies, and grocery stores, delivering them directly to customers' homes. This service aims to provide a faster, cheaper, and safer delivery option, addressing the growing demand for efficient logistics solutions. Additionally, the robots can be remotely monitored and teleoperated, ensuring operational flexibility in diverse weather conditions.

Traxen®

Seed Round in 2018
Traxen is a developer of a cloud-based intelligent cruise control system aimed at enhancing driving efficiency and safety. The platform is designed to optimize fuel consumption by adjusting driving styles based on various factors, including weather, traffic, and road conditions. By considering the hours of service and time of arrival requirements, Traxen's technology not only helps drivers achieve significant cost savings on fuel but also contributes to lower insurance and training expenses. The company's innovations support safer driving practices, promoting a smarter approach to transportation while contributing to energy conservation and overall safety on the roads.

Cobalt

Series A in 2018
Cobalt Labs, Inc. specializes in providing security solutions for bitcoin applications and modernizing penetration testing through its Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) platform. The company offers Cobalt Central, a secure inbox for managing bug reports and interacting with security researchers. Additionally, its CrowdCurity platform connects businesses with security experts via bug bounty programs. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Cobalt Labs also has offices in Berlin and Boston. By leveraging a global talent pool of certified freelancers, Cobalt's platform delivers actionable insights that help organizations identify, track, and resolve software vulnerabilities efficiently, resulting in quicker remediation times and improved return on investment for security testing.

Rachio

Series B in 2018
Rachio, Inc. is a Denver-based company that specializes in intelligent sprinkler controllers aimed at enhancing water efficiency for residential landscapes. Founded in 2013, Rachio offers a WiFi-enabled device that allows users to remotely manage their sprinkler systems via a smartphone application. The system automatically adjusts watering schedules based on various factors, including local weather conditions, soil characteristics, and individual water budgets. By leveraging cloud-based technology, Rachio enables users to control their outdoor irrigation from anywhere, ultimately helping them save both water and money.

Bindplane

Series B in 2017
Blue Medora Inc. is a software solutions provider based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in enhancing the visibility of cloud system management and application performance management. Founded in 2007, the company develops a range of product extensions for major platforms such as VMware vRealize Operations, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and IBM Tivoli Monitoring. Its offerings include management solutions that integrate with various databases and applications, such as Oracle, SAP HANA, Microsoft SQL Server, and NetApp Storage. Blue Medora's solutions facilitate the monitoring and troubleshooting of IT environments, providing analytics and capacity planning capabilities. The company also addresses limitations in traditional IT monitoring through its BindPlane service, which connects performance data across diverse sources. Blue Medora distributes its products through resellers and has established strategic partnerships with VMware, Oracle, and IBM to enhance its service offerings.

Aperia Technologies

Series B in 2016
Aperia Technologies, Inc. specializes in automatic tire inflation devices aimed at enhancing the safety and efficiency of commercial vehicles. The company's flagship product, the Halo Tire Inflator, is a self-powered, bolt-on device that uses the rotational motion of a wheel to maintain optimal tire pressure. This technology addresses pressure loss caused by minor leaks, valve stem issues, and temperature fluctuations. Aperia's products are utilized across various fleet vehicles, including buses, box trucks, tractors, trailers, and refuse vehicles, and are distributed through a network of dealers in the United States. Founded in 2010, Aperia Technologies is headquartered in Burlingame, California, and focuses on providing solutions that help fleet operators reduce fuel costs and minimize environmental impact.

Bindplane

Series B in 2016
Blue Medora Inc. is a software solutions provider based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in enhancing the visibility of cloud system management and application performance management. Founded in 2007, the company develops a range of product extensions for major platforms such as VMware vRealize Operations, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and IBM Tivoli Monitoring. Its offerings include management solutions that integrate with various databases and applications, such as Oracle, SAP HANA, Microsoft SQL Server, and NetApp Storage. Blue Medora's solutions facilitate the monitoring and troubleshooting of IT environments, providing analytics and capacity planning capabilities. The company also addresses limitations in traditional IT monitoring through its BindPlane service, which connects performance data across diverse sources. Blue Medora distributes its products through resellers and has established strategic partnerships with VMware, Oracle, and IBM to enhance its service offerings.

Cobalt

Seed Round in 2016
Cobalt Labs, Inc. specializes in providing security solutions for bitcoin applications and modernizing penetration testing through its Pentest as a Service (PtaaS) platform. The company offers Cobalt Central, a secure inbox for managing bug reports and interacting with security researchers. Additionally, its CrowdCurity platform connects businesses with security experts via bug bounty programs. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Cobalt Labs also has offices in Berlin and Boston. By leveraging a global talent pool of certified freelancers, Cobalt's platform delivers actionable insights that help organizations identify, track, and resolve software vulnerabilities efficiently, resulting in quicker remediation times and improved return on investment for security testing.

Clinc

Seed Round in 2016
Clinc, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that develops software applications primarily for the banking, automotive, gaming, and healthcare sectors. Founded in 2015 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Clinc offers a conversational AI platform that creates advanced virtual assistants capable of understanding and responding to human speech. The platform utilizes natural language processing, machine learning, and deep neural networks to analyze various factors such as user intent, sentiment, and context, which allows it to deliver accurate and contextually relevant responses. This technology not only enhances customer experiences but also enables enterprises to build stronger relationships with their clients by continuously learning from user interactions. Clinc's expertise in the financial and banking industries further strengthens its capabilities, allowing it to provide valuable insights and improve engagement outcomes for its customers.

Strata Oncology

Series A in 2016
Strata Oncology, Inc. is a precision oncology company focused on improving cancer care by increasing patient access to clinical trials and expediting drug approvals. The company operates a national precision oncology platform that connects patient screening to streamlined enrollment in mutation-matched clinical trials. Strata collaborates with major healthcare systems to facilitate the genomic sequencing of cancer patients' biopsies in high-throughput laboratories, providing oncologists with timely tumor profiles that inform treatment decisions. Its offerings include The Strata Trial, StrataNGS for targeted DNA and RNA sequencing, and StrataPOINT, which integrates electronic medical records with molecular data to ensure comprehensive testing and follow-up for eligible patients. Strata also manages a portfolio of pharmaceutical-sponsored trials tailored to specific biomarkers and operates the Strata Precision Oncology Network, a collaborative effort among cancer centers to advance precision medicine. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Strata was previously known as Strata Oncology Research, Inc. until its name change in May 2016.

Clinc

Seed Round in 2015
Clinc, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that develops software applications primarily for the banking, automotive, gaming, and healthcare sectors. Founded in 2015 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Clinc offers a conversational AI platform that creates advanced virtual assistants capable of understanding and responding to human speech. The platform utilizes natural language processing, machine learning, and deep neural networks to analyze various factors such as user intent, sentiment, and context, which allows it to deliver accurate and contextually relevant responses. This technology not only enhances customer experiences but also enables enterprises to build stronger relationships with their clients by continuously learning from user interactions. Clinc's expertise in the financial and banking industries further strengthens its capabilities, allowing it to provide valuable insights and improve engagement outcomes for its customers.

Rachio

Series A in 2015
Rachio, Inc. is a Denver-based company that specializes in intelligent sprinkler controllers aimed at enhancing water efficiency for residential landscapes. Founded in 2013, Rachio offers a WiFi-enabled device that allows users to remotely manage their sprinkler systems via a smartphone application. The system automatically adjusts watering schedules based on various factors, including local weather conditions, soil characteristics, and individual water budgets. By leveraging cloud-based technology, Rachio enables users to control their outdoor irrigation from anywhere, ultimately helping them save both water and money.

Akadeum

Seed Round in 2015
Akadeum Life Sciences, Inc. is a life sciences company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2014. The company specializes in manufacturing microbubble cell separation products designed to facilitate the removal of target cells from biological samples. Its product line includes T cell and B cell isolation kits for both human and mouse cells, as well as products for red blood cell depletion. Akadeum utilizes buoyancy-activated cell sorting technology, employing microscopic microbubbles that capture target cells and float them to the surface for efficient removal. This innovative approach enhances the efficiency of downstream testing and analysis for medical practitioners. The company's products are available for purchase online, and it maintains a strategic partnership with Agilent Technologies.

Bindplane

Series A in 2015
Blue Medora Inc. is a software solutions provider based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in enhancing the visibility of cloud system management and application performance management. Founded in 2007, the company develops a range of product extensions for major platforms such as VMware vRealize Operations, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and IBM Tivoli Monitoring. Its offerings include management solutions that integrate with various databases and applications, such as Oracle, SAP HANA, Microsoft SQL Server, and NetApp Storage. Blue Medora's solutions facilitate the monitoring and troubleshooting of IT environments, providing analytics and capacity planning capabilities. The company also addresses limitations in traditional IT monitoring through its BindPlane service, which connects performance data across diverse sources. Blue Medora distributes its products through resellers and has established strategic partnerships with VMware, Oracle, and IBM to enhance its service offerings.

Automatic

Series B in 2015
Automatic's mission is to empower drivers with knowledge about themselves and their cars so they can be safer and drive smarter. Automatic believes that drivers should not have to buy a new car to have a better driving experience, and that the phone in their pocket can bring the future of driving to today's automobiles. Automatic is based in San Francisco, California, but its team comes from every corner of the world. The team obsesses about creating beautiful and well-engineered products that make a real difference in people's lives. Its members are big on ideas, low on ego, and love working together.

Sight Machine

Series A in 2015
Sight Machine Inc. develops a manufacturing analytics platform that provides real-time visibility and actionable insights across manufacturing operations. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Tokyo, Japan; and Taichung, Taiwan, the company serves Global 500 clients in various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. Its offerings include FactoryTX Edge and FactoryTX Cloud for multi-factory IoT data management, as well as a Manufacturing Data Platform that integrates multiple data sources such as data historians, RDBMS, MES, and ERP systems. The platform leverages artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics to help manufacturers enhance quality, productivity, and sustainability by continuously analyzing assets and processes at all levels of the organization.

Akadeum

Seed Round in 2014
Akadeum Life Sciences, Inc. is a life sciences company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2014. The company specializes in manufacturing microbubble cell separation products designed to facilitate the removal of target cells from biological samples. Its product line includes T cell and B cell isolation kits for both human and mouse cells, as well as products for red blood cell depletion. Akadeum utilizes buoyancy-activated cell sorting technology, employing microscopic microbubbles that capture target cells and float them to the surface for efficient removal. This innovative approach enhances the efficiency of downstream testing and analysis for medical practitioners. The company's products are available for purchase online, and it maintains a strategic partnership with Agilent Technologies.

Mobileforce

Series B in 2014
MobileForce Software Inc., established in 2005 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, specializes in cloud-based enterprise mobility solutions. The company offers a no-code Quote-to-Cash-to-Service SaaS platform, empowering businesses to streamline sales and field services processes. Its solutions, including MobileForce SALES and MobileForce Enterprise Platform, cater to diverse industries such as technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. MobileForce's platform automates complex tasks, enabling enterprises to enhance customer engagement and productivity. The company's customer base comprises mid-market and enterprise businesses, particularly those with field sales and service teams, across sectors with intricate demands like industrial, distribution & manufacturing, and high-tech/software.
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