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Alerje, Inc. develops an epinephrine auto-injector that fits into a smartphone case. It offers a mobile application that sends location and information alerts to user’s programmed CareCircle, which includes 911, family, friends, caregivers, and medical professionals. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Detroit, Michigan.

GreenMark Biomedical Inc., a minimally invasive healthcare company, develops technologies that involve biopolymer nanoparticles produced from natural starch as a raw material. It offers tests; and mouth rinse product that illuminates cavities and early stage lesions. The company’s dental technologies targets delivery for diagnosis and treatment of tooth decay (cavities); and medical technologies targets anti-cancer drug delivery applications. GreenMark Biomedical Inc. was founded in 2016 and is based in East Lansing, Michigan with a laboratory in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

86 Repairs is a computer software company that features a subscription service that manages the entire repair process for restaurant groups. Its services include 24/7 support from our expert team, actionable insights to improve back-of-house operations, and complete management of the service process. It was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Genomenon, Inc. develops a suite of software tools to prioritize data points for decision-making in genetic diagnoses and discoveries. The company offers GENOMENON, a software solution that allows rapid, automated, and accurate analysis of next-generation sequencing data to speed up discovery work and diagnosis. Its diagnostic and discovery tools enable physicians and researchers to identify disease-causing variants from genomic-sequencing datasets. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The Down to Ride (DTR) app launched in July 2020 to help cyclists find and plan group rides with their friends. DTR works by connecting friends in the free app to see which friends are looking to ride on a specific day. Users can then join any ride with their friends. DTR is available for iOS and Android in the U.S. DTR is VC-backed and owned by Social Active, LLC, a startup spinout of Tome, Inc.

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Pocketnest provides comprehensive financial planning to genX and millennials in a digital, methodical platform. The company uses behavioral science and psychology to coach users to achieve financial wellness. Pocketnest Inc. was founded in 2017 by Jessica Willis and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.

ToDoolie is a social platform that connects community members to help each other with their to-do list. It allows users to hire a local student to help with simple outdoor tasks for $20 per hr with an additional $5 for the booking fee. ToDoolie does not provide specialized services such as landscaping, deep cleaning, professional moving, event staffing, handyman work, or any other service that requires a level of expertise beyond what a typical college-age student can offer. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan.

Alerje, Inc. develops an epinephrine auto-injector that fits into a smartphone case. It offers a mobile application that sends location and information alerts to user’s programmed CareCircle, which includes 911, family, friends, caregivers, and medical professionals. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Detroit, Michigan.

Breathscape is a mobile app that connects users with their breath and teaches them how to do deep slow breathing (DSB). Clinical research has shown that regular DSB practice can lower blood pressure, reduce tension, and reduce feelings of anger, depression, and anxiety. Breathscape uses a smartphone to track users’ breathing in real-time and generates customized soothing sounds that ebb and flow with the breath, making each experience of DSB meditation session completely new and unique.

Genomenon, Inc. develops a suite of software tools to prioritize data points for decision-making in genetic diagnoses and discoveries. The company offers GENOMENON, a software solution that allows rapid, automated, and accurate analysis of next-generation sequencing data to speed up discovery work and diagnosis. Its diagnostic and discovery tools enable physicians and researchers to identify disease-causing variants from genomic-sequencing datasets. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

86 Repairs is a computer software company that features a subscription service that manages the entire repair process for restaurant groups. Its services include 24/7 support from our expert team, actionable insights to improve back-of-house operations, and complete management of the service process. It was founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Ripple Science Corporation develops a web-based software for health sciences that facilitates the recruitment and management of participants in clinical, translational, and social science studies. The company’s software is used for study dashboard, recruitment campaign management, potential participant tracking, enrolled participant tracking, and task management. It offers solutions for academic investigators, clinical trial sites, and CROs. Ripple Science Corporation was founded in 2016 and is based in is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Seelio is a student portfolio network designed for college students and educators. They build custom portfolio networks and galleries for engineering, design, and business programs to empower students to document their learnings and showcase their work. Schools on Seelio include [Massachusetts Institute of Technology](http://seelio.com/gallery/q/MIT), [University of Michigan](http://seelio.com/g/UMDesignExpoW13), and [University of Texas - Austin](http://seelio.com/gallery/t/utdmi2013). Founded in 2011, Seelio is a venture-backed startup in Ann Arbor, MI, and has been featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, and MTV.

Asalyxa Bio is a drug development and platform technology company focused on novel therapeutics to treat major unmet medical needs caused by the dysregulation of immune signaling. With applications across a wide array of disease areas and conditions, Asalyxa Bio's platform technology enables delivery of existing and novel drugs directly into over-reactive immune cells.

Shoptelligence, as a Style Discovery Platform, bridges the gap and delivers style inspiration integrated with shopping in all retail channels. What if shopping could be a playground of discovery – a fun way to pull together the perfect work outfit or inspire an effortless living room ensemble? What if shopping could get more intelligent the more a customer engages with it? What if shopping could help identify a customer’s unique style and make them feel like the best version of themselves?

Bloomscape, Inc. operates as an online retailer of plants. It sells houseplants including tradescantia zebriana, pinstripe, hedgehog aloe, red prayer plant, bird’s nest fern, calathea beauty star, spider plant, philodendron heartleaf, and other related potted-plants. It also sells gift cards online. The company also provides Plant Mom service, a solution that allows customers to ask for advice from an expert. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Detroit, Michigan.