Grand Ventures

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.

Nick Cohn

Investment Associate

Jacqueline Lensing

Investment Analyst

Camila Noordeloos

General Partner

Past deals in Michigan

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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