Grand Ventures, established in 2017, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It specializes in seed and early-stage investments, focusing on technology companies operating in the Midwest and Michigan. The firm targets business-to-business software (B2B SaaS) startups, with a particular interest in fintech, supply chain/logistics, digital health, and developer tools. Grand Ventures invests between $500,000 to $2 million per round, supporting entrepreneurs in refining their strategies, promoting talent development, and achieving successful exits.
Qumis is an assistive-AI platform that can quickly analyze insurance policies and pull relevant information for claims, brokering, and compliance. Developed by insurance attorneys, Qumis delivers law firm grade analysis and enables real-time discussions with your policies and institutional knowledge, transforming hours of work into minutes with enhanced precision.
Digit
Seed Round in 2024
Digit is the operating system for manufacturers.
Paccurate
Series A in 2024
Paccurate is a developer of a packing and cartonization application programming interface designed to assist businesses in the shipping industry with their packing activities. The platform utilizes advanced bin-packing algorithms and cost analysis to optimize shipping processes, thereby reducing costs and minimizing material waste. Paccurate's solution is tailored to address real-world fulfillment challenges while remaining flexible enough to accommodate niche use cases. By providing clients with a customizable API for logistics management, Paccurate enables shippers to efficiently determine the ideal combination of carton sizes for their specific needs, enhancing both shipping efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Tembo
Series A in 2024
Tembo is a developer of a scalable and secure platform that facilitates the building, deployment, and management of various data services and applications using Postgres databases. The company aims to make the extensive open-source Postgres ecosystem more accessible for common use cases, effectively productizing it. By doing so, Tembo reduces the reliance on specialized database management expertise, allowing clients to enhance the capabilities of their databases.
Iron Sheepdog
Series B in 2024
Iron Sheepdog is a technology company focused on optimizing short-haul trucking logistics, specifically for construction projects. It offers a web-based platform and mobile application that streamline various business functions, including dispatching, job tracking, load verification, and invoicing. Utilizing cloud-based technology and global positioning systems, Iron Sheepdog provides real-time access to data, enabling construction firms to efficiently manage time, resources, and workloads. The solution includes features such as digital tickets, load counts, and comprehensive reporting, all designed to facilitate smoother operations and enhance productivity within the logistics sector.
Carputty
Venture Round in 2024
Carputty is a consumer automotive startup that specializes in providing straightforward car loan services. Founded in 2020 by Patrick Bayliss and Joshua Tatum, the company offers a flexible line of auto credit designed to simplify the financing process for customers. Utilizing a proprietary predictive valuation tool, Carputty helps clients understand the optimal times to buy and sell their vehicles, encouraging them to view their cars as valuable assets. This transparent and user-friendly approach allows customers to access auto loans with ease, whether for refinancing, purchasing, or leasing vehicles.
Preczn
Seed Round in 2023
Preczn is a fintech orchestration platform tailored for vertical SaaS applications. It offers a comprehensive operating system that facilitates rapid monetization through a single integration process. The platform features an API-first design and an end-to-end microservice architecture, enabling clients to manage payment functionalities with ease. Key offerings include multi-provider orchestration, payment flexibility, real-time migration, volume controls, and advanced reporting and recommendations. These capabilities allow clients to have precise control over their commerce operations, optimizing overall performance and results.
Paccurate
Seed Round in 2023
Paccurate is a developer of a packing and cartonization application programming interface designed to assist businesses in the shipping industry with their packing activities. The platform utilizes advanced bin-packing algorithms and cost analysis to optimize shipping processes, thereby reducing costs and minimizing material waste. Paccurate's solution is tailored to address real-world fulfillment challenges while remaining flexible enough to accommodate niche use cases. By providing clients with a customizable API for logistics management, Paccurate enables shippers to efficiently determine the ideal combination of carton sizes for their specific needs, enhancing both shipping efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
InvestNext
Series A in 2023
InvestNext, founded in 2016 and based in Detroit, Michigan, focuses on transforming the way investment firms manage capital and engage with investors. The company developed an intuitive investment management platform that streamlines administrative processes and enhances investor relations. This platform offers features such as risk assessment, reporting, fundraising capabilities, and digitized client onboarding services, providing real-time insights that facilitate optimized decision-making. By fostering close partnerships with commercial real estate syndicators and investment firms globally, InvestNext aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the investment management process. The platform is trusted by tens of thousands of investors, with billions of dollars managed, reflecting its impact on improving the investment experience and empowering firms to grow their businesses.
Elements
Seed Round in 2023
Elements Advisors is an online software platform that provides financial planning services through a comprehensive suite of processes, frameworks, and assessments. Designed specifically for financial advisors, the platform enables them to evaluate client data effectively and track financial health. By offering tools to keep client information current, Elements Advisors empowers financial planning firms to showcase their value to potential clients and supports consistent revenue growth.
Terminal49
Series A in 2023
Terminal49 is a technology company that specializes in automating container tracking and risk management for logistics operators. Their platform offers real-time tracking data through dashboards and APIs, which simplifies the last-mile transportation of freight containers. By streamlining and automating container tracking tasks, Terminal49 helps clients save time and reduce transportation costs. The company focuses on enhancing the efficiency of global trade by minimizing labor hours, expediting container movement, and eliminating unnecessary charges such as demurrage and per diem fees. Through its innovative software infrastructure, Terminal49 aims to make global trading processes more efficient and cost-effective.
Carputty
Series A in 2022
Carputty is a consumer automotive startup that specializes in providing straightforward car loan services. Founded in 2020 by Patrick Bayliss and Joshua Tatum, the company offers a flexible line of auto credit designed to simplify the financing process for customers. Utilizing a proprietary predictive valuation tool, Carputty helps clients understand the optimal times to buy and sell their vehicles, encouraging them to view their cars as valuable assets. This transparent and user-friendly approach allows customers to access auto loans with ease, whether for refinancing, purchasing, or leasing vehicles.
Payload
Seed Round in 2022
Payload is a headless content management system (CMS) founded in 2018 and headquartered in Michigan. The platform is built using TypeScript, Node, React, and MongoDB, providing developers with a robust tool for creating and managing content across various applications, including websites and native apps. Payload distinguishes itself with advanced data security features, allowing for access control at both the document and field levels. Its dynamic field types, such as Arrays and Blocks, along with specialized fields like Relationship and GeoJSON, facilitate flexible data modeling. The platform also offers comprehensive documentation services, design capabilities, and output customization, which enhance the development process by saving time and effort for engineers.
iink Payments
Seed Round in 2022
iink Payments is a fintech company specializing in financial services for restoration professionals in the wake of insured property losses. The company offers a digital payments network that streamlines the process of verifying and disbursing insurance proceeds, allowing contractors to receive payments more efficiently. With its technology, iink Payments enables restoration professionals to endorse and access property insurance payments electronically, significantly reducing the payment time. Reports indicate that the platform can facilitate payments up to 60 times faster than traditional methods, helping both property owners and contractors return to normalcy more swiftly after a property disaster.
medZERO
Seed Round in 2022
MedZERO Inc., based in Kansas City, Missouri, focuses on making healthcare more affordable and accessible through its employer-sponsored platform. The company provides employees with on-demand funds to cover out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, allowing for repayment via automatic payroll deductions without interest or fees. For those with Health Savings Accounts, payments are processed pre-tax, enabling employees to save on qualified medical costs. By facilitating manageable payments over time, MedZERO aims to create a financial wellness program that benefits employees, employers, and healthcare providers alike. The platform's structure promotes equitable access to healthcare financing, addressing the financial challenges often associated with medical expenses.
ATLAS Space Operations
Series B in 2022
ATLAS Space Operations, Inc. specializes in revolutionizing satellite communications through its innovative software platform. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, the company offers the ATLAS Freedom Software Platform, a cloud-based space management and control system. This platform enables users to gather and process data from space efficiently, featuring capabilities such as flexible scheduling, cloud processing, and integration with AWS services. ATLAS also operates a global network of antennas to provide affordable and scalable ground communication solutions. With a focus on improving the accessibility and affordability of space-based communications, ATLAS aims to transform the industry and enhance how data from satellites is utilized on Earth.
Chain.io
Series A in 2022
Chain.io is a logistics integration platform that offers a cloud-based solution for digital forwarders, shippers, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers in the supply chain sector. The platform simplifies the integration process by enabling users to create configurable connections for various operations such as purchase orders, bookings, advanced shipment notices, and invoices through an intuitive point-and-click interface. By utilizing advanced technologies like data graphs and artificial intelligence, Chain.io streamlines the digital experience in logistics, connecting partners efficiently and ensuring that the right data is delivered to the right stakeholders at the right time. With its focus on logistics expertise, the platform integrates seamlessly into existing ecosystems, reducing complexity and enhancing operational efficiency across the supply chain.
Paccurate
Seed Round in 2022
Paccurate is a developer of a packing and cartonization application programming interface designed to assist businesses in the shipping industry with their packing activities. The platform utilizes advanced bin-packing algorithms and cost analysis to optimize shipping processes, thereby reducing costs and minimizing material waste. Paccurate's solution is tailored to address real-world fulfillment challenges while remaining flexible enough to accommodate niche use cases. By providing clients with a customizable API for logistics management, Paccurate enables shippers to efficiently determine the ideal combination of carton sizes for their specific needs, enhancing both shipping efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Nara
Venture Round in 2022
We make it easy for small and medium sized businesses to build an AI sales agents for their websites and social media, augmenting their sales capacity. This assistant provides personalized shopping recommendations to customers and is available 24/7 to answer their questions.
Tealbook
Series B in 2021
Tealbook, Inc. is an online supplier knowledge management and procurement platform headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2014, the company provides a centralized system that consolidates credible and up-to-date information about suppliers, enabling procurement teams to identify and connect with qualified suppliers. The platform offers a comprehensive view of supplier data, including company details, product offerings, diversity status, and client recommendations. It also integrates with various enterprise resource planning systems and procurement tools, enhancing the visibility and knowledge of preferred suppliers. Tealbook's innovations have garnered industry recognition, such as being included in the CIX Top 20 and the Gartner Cool Vendor list. Through its services, Tealbook aims to improve buyer-supplier relations and streamline the procurement process for enterprises.
InvestNext
Seed Round in 2021
InvestNext, founded in 2016 and based in Detroit, Michigan, focuses on transforming the way investment firms manage capital and engage with investors. The company developed an intuitive investment management platform that streamlines administrative processes and enhances investor relations. This platform offers features such as risk assessment, reporting, fundraising capabilities, and digitized client onboarding services, providing real-time insights that facilitate optimized decision-making. By fostering close partnerships with commercial real estate syndicators and investment firms globally, InvestNext aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the investment management process. The platform is trusted by tens of thousands of investors, with billions of dollars managed, reflecting its impact on improving the investment experience and empowering firms to grow their businesses.
HelloGuru
Pre Seed Round in 2021
HelloGuru is a developer of a no-code software tool that empowers non-technical users to create software solutions without the need for coding. The platform enables users to build scalable and secure internal tools, facilitating the creation of complex workflows, automation of processes, and integration of databases. By allowing users to consolidate and sync their data with existing systems seamlessly, HelloGuru simplifies the process of developing and managing software tools, making it accessible to a broader audience.
Chain.io
Venture Round in 2021
Chain.io is a logistics integration platform that offers a cloud-based solution for digital forwarders, shippers, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers in the supply chain sector. The platform simplifies the integration process by enabling users to create configurable connections for various operations such as purchase orders, bookings, advanced shipment notices, and invoices through an intuitive point-and-click interface. By utilizing advanced technologies like data graphs and artificial intelligence, Chain.io streamlines the digital experience in logistics, connecting partners efficiently and ensuring that the right data is delivered to the right stakeholders at the right time. With its focus on logistics expertise, the platform integrates seamlessly into existing ecosystems, reducing complexity and enhancing operational efficiency across the supply chain.
PreFlight
Seed Round in 2021
PreFlight is a developer of an automated software testing platform that simplifies the testing process for users, requiring no technical expertise. The platform allows users to record their testing actions in a manner similar to manual testing, which can then be executed automatically at any time or on a scheduled basis. PreFlight offers a Chrome extension that processes these recorded tests and enables them to be run across all major browsers on both Windows and macOS. This functionality empowers clients to efficiently conduct robust testing by capturing user interactions and ensuring software reliability.
Tealbook
Series A in 2021
Tealbook, Inc. is an online supplier knowledge management and procurement platform headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2014, the company provides a centralized system that consolidates credible and up-to-date information about suppliers, enabling procurement teams to identify and connect with qualified suppliers. The platform offers a comprehensive view of supplier data, including company details, product offerings, diversity status, and client recommendations. It also integrates with various enterprise resource planning systems and procurement tools, enhancing the visibility and knowledge of preferred suppliers. Tealbook's innovations have garnered industry recognition, such as being included in the CIX Top 20 and the Gartner Cool Vendor list. Through its services, Tealbook aims to improve buyer-supplier relations and streamline the procurement process for enterprises.
Camera IQ
Series A in 2020
Camera IQ Inc. is a company based in Santa Monica, California, that specializes in creating a camera experience management platform designed for digital marketers. Founded in 2013, the company offers a suite of tools that integrate operating system platforms, augmented reality toolkits, and native applications, facilitating the creation, deployment, and measurement of augmented reality content. Camera IQ's technology allows brands to design and implement scalable marketing and advertising experiences specifically for smartphone cameras, enabling them to engage audiences effectively across social media and streaming platforms. By combining experience design with spatial analytics, Camera IQ helps clients craft immersive environments that resonate with customers.
Manatee
Seed Round in 2020
Manatee, Inc. is a healthcare company based in Denver, Colorado, that operates a digital platform focused on mental healthcare for families with children experiencing behavioral and developmental disorders. Founded in 1985, the company aims to empower providers and families by democratizing access to mental health resources and enhancing communication. Manatee utilizes artificial intelligence and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) methods to gamify treatment and facilitate progress tracking. Its platform features a virtual care model that includes family and child therapy, parent coaching, group sessions, and daily activities, enabling families to integrate mental health practices into their everyday lives.
Astronomer
Series A in 2020
Astronomer, Inc. is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that specializes in developing a managed platform for data orchestration, primarily utilizing Apache Airflow. Established in 2014, Astronomer offers a comprehensive suite of products and services through its platform, known as Astro. This platform is designed to streamline the process of building, running, and monitoring data pipelines-as-code, catering to the needs of data engineers, scientists, and analysts. By providing tools for deploying, managing, and scaling data workflows, Astronomer enhances the availability of trusted data for organizations, making it easier for data teams to conduct business analytics effectively. As a commercial developer of Airflow, Astronomer plays a significant role in the data orchestration landscape, serving hundreds of thousands of teams globally.
TimeDoc Health
Series A in 2020
TimeDoc Health, based in Chicago, develops digital care management solutions aimed at healthcare organizations. Its primary offering, the TimeDoc CCM Platform, is a virtual care management tool that assists providers in managing chronic care populations. The platform allows healthcare facilities to document and track time spent on chronic care management services, manage workflows, maintain an audit trail, and identify eligible patients for chronic care management. Additionally, TimeDoc Health offers chronic care management services and provides care managers to healthcare organizations to enhance their staffing capabilities. The company was incorporated in 2015 and also has an office in New York.
Knockri
Seed Round in 2020
Knockri Inc. is a Toronto-based company that specializes in an artificial intelligence-driven video assessment tool designed to evaluate soft skills in job candidates. Founded in 2016, Knockri's platform helps employers reduce unconscious bias during the hiring process by analyzing both verbal and non-verbal communication through facial recognition technology. The tool quantifies essential soft skills such as confidence and empathy, enabling companies to effectively shortlist the most suitable candidates for interviews. By integrating seamlessly with existing Applicant Tracking Systems, Knockri's solution streamlines the early screening process, ultimately aiming to minimize unsuccessful interviews and promote a fairer hiring environment. The algorithm used by Knockri is intentionally blind to factors such as skin color, race, ethnicity, gender, appearance, and sexual preference, ensuring a focus on candidates' competencies rather than personal characteristics.
Tealbook
Seed Round in 2020
Tealbook, Inc. is an online supplier knowledge management and procurement platform headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2014, the company provides a centralized system that consolidates credible and up-to-date information about suppliers, enabling procurement teams to identify and connect with qualified suppliers. The platform offers a comprehensive view of supplier data, including company details, product offerings, diversity status, and client recommendations. It also integrates with various enterprise resource planning systems and procurement tools, enhancing the visibility and knowledge of preferred suppliers. Tealbook's innovations have garnered industry recognition, such as being included in the CIX Top 20 and the Gartner Cool Vendor list. Through its services, Tealbook aims to improve buyer-supplier relations and streamline the procurement process for enterprises.
TimeDoc Health
Convertible Note in 2020
TimeDoc Health, based in Chicago, develops digital care management solutions aimed at healthcare organizations. Its primary offering, the TimeDoc CCM Platform, is a virtual care management tool that assists providers in managing chronic care populations. The platform allows healthcare facilities to document and track time spent on chronic care management services, manage workflows, maintain an audit trail, and identify eligible patients for chronic care management. Additionally, TimeDoc Health offers chronic care management services and provides care managers to healthcare organizations to enhance their staffing capabilities. The company was incorporated in 2015 and also has an office in New York.
CRE Simple
Venture Round in 2019
CRE Simple, Inc. is a financial services company that focuses on providing an innovative cloud-based lending platform designed to enhance access to capital for commercial real estate transactions. Established in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company operates its OneSource platform, which serves as a collaboration and workflow solution that connects various participants in the commercial real estate finance ecosystem. By leveraging data services and artificial intelligence, CRE Simple aims to streamline the borrowing process, offering improved speed, transparency, and certainty. Its platform facilitates a more efficient and automated experience, addressing the complexities and potential errors associated with traditional lending methods. Through deep integration with brokerage, tenant, and capital partners, CRE Simple is positioned to transform the capital access landscape in the commercial real estate sector.
Astronomer
Seed Round in 2019
Astronomer, Inc. is a company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that specializes in developing a managed platform for data orchestration, primarily utilizing Apache Airflow. Established in 2014, Astronomer offers a comprehensive suite of products and services through its platform, known as Astro. This platform is designed to streamline the process of building, running, and monitoring data pipelines-as-code, catering to the needs of data engineers, scientists, and analysts. By providing tools for deploying, managing, and scaling data workflows, Astronomer enhances the availability of trusted data for organizations, making it easier for data teams to conduct business analytics effectively. As a commercial developer of Airflow, Astronomer plays a significant role in the data orchestration landscape, serving hundreds of thousands of teams globally.
TimeDoc Health
Seed Round in 2019
TimeDoc Health, based in Chicago, develops digital care management solutions aimed at healthcare organizations. Its primary offering, the TimeDoc CCM Platform, is a virtual care management tool that assists providers in managing chronic care populations. The platform allows healthcare facilities to document and track time spent on chronic care management services, manage workflows, maintain an audit trail, and identify eligible patients for chronic care management. Additionally, TimeDoc Health offers chronic care management services and provides care managers to healthcare organizations to enhance their staffing capabilities. The company was incorporated in 2015 and also has an office in New York.
ENGAGE Talent
Venture Round in 2019
ENGAGE Talent is an innovative AI-powered recruiting platform that integrates talent mapping, competitive intelligence, passive candidate sourcing, and outbound recruiting into a comprehensive talent targeting and engagement solution. By utilizing data from over 30,000 sources, ENGAGE creates detailed talent profiles for 100 million professionals and 13 million companies. The platform's AI and machine learning capabilities predict candidate responsiveness to job opportunities and generate personalized messaging based on individual career trajectories, skills, and relevant company news. This approach enables recruiters to proactively connect with potential candidates in untapped talent pools, enhancing efficiency and productivity in the hiring process. As a result, users can fill challenging roles more quickly and significantly improve candidate response rates, leading to a more effective talent acquisition strategy.
TimeDoc Health
Seed Round in 2018
TimeDoc Health, based in Chicago, develops digital care management solutions aimed at healthcare organizations. Its primary offering, the TimeDoc CCM Platform, is a virtual care management tool that assists providers in managing chronic care populations. The platform allows healthcare facilities to document and track time spent on chronic care management services, manage workflows, maintain an audit trail, and identify eligible patients for chronic care management. Additionally, TimeDoc Health offers chronic care management services and provides care managers to healthcare organizations to enhance their staffing capabilities. The company was incorporated in 2015 and also has an office in New York.
ENGAGE Talent
Series A in 2018
ENGAGE Talent is an innovative AI-powered recruiting platform that integrates talent mapping, competitive intelligence, passive candidate sourcing, and outbound recruiting into a comprehensive talent targeting and engagement solution. By utilizing data from over 30,000 sources, ENGAGE creates detailed talent profiles for 100 million professionals and 13 million companies. The platform's AI and machine learning capabilities predict candidate responsiveness to job opportunities and generate personalized messaging based on individual career trajectories, skills, and relevant company news. This approach enables recruiters to proactively connect with potential candidates in untapped talent pools, enhancing efficiency and productivity in the hiring process. As a result, users can fill challenging roles more quickly and significantly improve candidate response rates, leading to a more effective talent acquisition strategy.
Give and Take
Seed Round in 2017
Give and Take, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a knowledge collaboration application aimed at enhancing employee engagement and productivity within organizations. The company provides the Give and Get App, which serves as a structured platform for social groups to seek and offer assistance, thereby fostering a culture of giving. Its solutions cater to various sectors, including corporate environments, higher education institutions, and professional associations, focusing on improving communication, building relationships, and enhancing team dynamics. By leveraging the principles of generalized reciprocity and social capital, Give and Take enables businesses to improve knowledge sharing and drive positive outcomes such as increased efficiency, retention, and loyalty among employees. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Sigstr
Series A in 2017
Sigstr, Inc. is a cloud-based email signature marketing application headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 2015, the company provides a platform that enables marketers to enhance their email communications by turning employee emails into an effective marketing channel. By integrating with popular customer relationship management (CRM) systems and marketing automation platforms, Sigstr allows organizations to deliver targeted advertisements to key contacts and accounts. This approach helps companies maximize the impact of each email sent by their employees, fostering stronger brand engagements. Notable clients include AT&T, Amazon, SendGrid, and Yext. Sigstr operates as a subsidiary of Terminus Software, LLC and has received funding from various venture capital firms.
Traceloop
Traceloop specializes in monitoring the performance and quality of large language model (LLM) applications in production environments. The company offers a platform that facilitates the generation, execution, and maintenance of end-to-end tests for backend systems, including features for auto-generating tests, integration monitoring, and canary monitoring. By providing alerts and insights, Traceloop enables clients to confidently implement changes to their prompts and model configurations while ensuring the reliability of their microservices. This comprehensive approach helps organizations improve system performance and effectively manage the deployment of updates.
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