Invest Detroit

Invest Detroit, founded in 1995, is a Michigan-based firm focused on fostering economic growth in the Detroit region through various investment strategies. The organization targets small and mid-sized industries by providing a range of debt financing options, including bridge financing, junior debt, and loans for acquisition and refinancing. Additionally, Invest Detroit Ventures plays a critical role in the local entrepreneurial ecosystem by supporting early-stage companies, particularly those founded on unique intellectual property-based technologies. The firm emphasizes community engagement and mentorship while promoting an inclusive investment strategy that champions minority, immigrant, and women entrepreneurs. Through its efforts, Invest Detroit aims to strengthen the tech community and drive scalable business development in Detroit and across Michigan.

Jason Barnett

Senior Vice President

David A. Blaszkiewicz

President and CEO

Keona Cowan

Executive Vice President

Derek Edwards

Senior Vice President

Jeffery Ponders

Principal

Marcia Ventura

Senior Vice President

45 past transactions

Claira

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of a competency analytics platform designed for companies to understand their talent and hire better. The company's dataset of thousands of competencies provides atomic intelligence on the current workforce, gaps, trends, and future needs, enabling businesses to match resources dynamically.

Genomenon

Series B in 2022
Genomenon, Inc. is a software development company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that specializes in tools for genetic diagnosis and research. Founded in 2014, it provides a suite of diagnostic and discovery software that enables physicians, pharmaceutical companies, and researchers to quickly and accurately identify disease-causing variants from genomic-sequencing datasets. The flagship product, GENOMENON, automates the analysis of next-generation sequencing data, facilitating faster decision-making in cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as in the study of inheritable diseases. By improving the efficiency of genomic interpretation, Genomenon aims to enhance patient outcomes and advance genetic research.

Plinqit

Series A in 2022
Plinqit is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that enables banks to offer goal-based micro-savings accounts. Founded in 2015, the company provides tools for onboarding and administering these accounts, along with analytics to track user activity. Plinqit's platform is designed to attract and retain customers by offering interactive applications that cater to different age groups, promoting modern money management techniques and gamified savings experiences. This approach not only helps banks engage their customers but also encourages families to save together. Plinqit operates as a subsidiary of HT Mobile Apps, LLC.

Judy Security

Seed Round in 2022
Judy Security is a cybersecurity company that specializes in providing software solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Incorporated in 2019 and based in Detroit, Michigan, the company offers a platform known as Marzo4, which provides comprehensive cybersecurity protection. This platform includes features such as password management, anti-phishing tools, and endpoint protection, designed to address the specific security needs of smaller enterprises. Through its focus on accessible and effective cybersecurity measures, Judy Security aims to empower businesses to safeguard their digital assets.

Pocketnest

Seed Round in 2022
Pocketnest Inc. is a financial planning management company, established in 2017 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The firm provides a digital application that delivers customized financial planning recommendations tailored to individual users' financial situations. By integrating behavioral science and psychology, Pocketnest aims to guide Generation X and millennials toward achieving financial wellness through a structured, methodical platform. The application offers step-by-step financial planning guidance, enabling users to manage their finances systematically and effectively.

Ulendo

Seed Round in 2021
Ulendo provides vibration compensation software to 3D printer manufacturers.

InvestNext

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of investment management platform designed to transform real estate investment management and investor relations. The company's intuitive investment management platform features the ability to streamline administrative processes, and manage CRM and offers risk assessment, reporting, fundraising, digitizing client onboarding services, and real-time insights for optimized decision-making, enabling real estate investment firms to operate more effectively and provide greater transparency to their investors while focusing on growing their business.

Down to Ride

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Down to Ride (DTR) is a mobile application designed to facilitate group cycling among friends, launched in July 2020. The app enables users to connect with their friends to determine who is available for a ride on a particular day. By allowing cyclists to join rides with their friends, DTR enhances social engagement within the cycling community. The application is available for both iOS and Android platforms in the United States. DTR is owned by Social Active, LLC, a startup that emerged from Tome, Inc., and is supported by venture capital.

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.

86 Repairs

Seed Round in 2021
86 Repairs is a computer software company based in Chicago, Illinois, that offers a subscription service tailored for restaurant groups to manage their entire repair process. Founded in 2018, the company provides a maintenance management platform that oversees equipment repairs for essential kitchen appliances such as ice machines, dishwashers, and ovens. By handling the end-to-end repair and maintenance process, 86 Repairs allows restaurant owners to alleviate the burden of equipment management, enabling them to focus on delivering quality service to their guests. The company also offers 24/7 support and actionable insights aimed at improving back-of-house operations.

Genomenon

Series A in 2021
Genomenon, Inc. is a software development company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that specializes in tools for genetic diagnosis and research. Founded in 2014, it provides a suite of diagnostic and discovery software that enables physicians, pharmaceutical companies, and researchers to quickly and accurately identify disease-causing variants from genomic-sequencing datasets. The flagship product, GENOMENON, automates the analysis of next-generation sequencing data, facilitating faster decision-making in cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as in the study of inheritable diseases. By improving the efficiency of genomic interpretation, Genomenon aims to enhance patient outcomes and advance genetic research.

Asalyxa Bio

Seed Round in 2021
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.

Claira

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Developer of a competency analytics platform designed for companies to understand their talent and hire better. The company's dataset of thousands of competencies provides atomic intelligence on the current workforce, gaps, trends, and future needs, enabling businesses to match resources dynamically.

FlexTal

Pre Seed Round in 2020
FlexTal is the #1 flexible talent matching platform leading the future of work. Every day, we match organizations small and large with elite independent contractors for flexible hourly and project-based engagements on demand The future of work is here, and most organizations aren’t equipped to handle the speed of change that is happening within the workforce. Access to vetted, independent contract talent is the key to agility in today’s business landscape, yet many don’t have the resources to find, vet, and hire the talent they need. We’re on a mission to fix this by making world-class talent more accessible and affordable for organizations everywhere. Organizations with access to our contract talent network have 3-4x more operating leverage than those without. By democratizing access to our network of contractors, we can help shape the future of work while also increasing the pace of human evolution. As the way we work continues to evolve alongside digital transformation and automation, more professionals are choosing to enter the contract workforce. With the number of independent workers growing at an unprecedented rate, the question is: Who will they work for? What tools will multiply their efficiency? Our platform gives organizations and independent professionals the ability to achieve work faster and easier than ever before. Through FlexTal, millions of people are discovering a better way to work that enhances productivity, efficiency, and quality of life. And…we’re just getting started.

Auralab

Seed Round in 2020
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.

ToDooly

Pre Seed Round in 2020
ToDoolie LLC is an online platform based in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, that connects homeowners in the Metro-Detroit area with local high school and college students seeking part-time work. Launched in 2017, the platform facilitates the hiring of students for a variety of outdoor tasks, including yard work, cleaning, moving, party assistance, errands, and painting services, all priced at $20 per hour plus a $5 booking fee. ToDoolie focuses on simple tasks and does not offer specialized services that require professional expertise, ensuring that the tasks are suitable for students. This marketplace fosters community interaction by enabling students to earn money while assisting neighbors with their to-do lists.

Airspace Link

Seed Round in 2020
Airspace Link, Inc. is a company that specializes in managing local airspace for drones through its enterprise software-as-a-service platform. Founded in 2018 and based in Plymouth, Michigan, the company offers a range of tools designed for various stakeholders. Its AirRegistry platform facilitates the approval of automated drone package deliveries, while AirInspect provides tools for inspecting and approving registered drone delivery sites. AirHub aids in the creation of a comprehensive drone delivery network by mapping flight corridors, no-fly zones, and delivery locations. Additionally, AirLink enables state and local governments to share their regulated airspace with drone delivery services. By digitizing local airspace, Airspace Link supports safe recreational and commercial drone operations, fostering innovation and empowerment among businesses and citizens.

Alerje

Seed Round in 2020
Alerje, Inc. is a Detroit-based company that develops an innovative epinephrine auto-injector designed to fit into a smartphone case, enhancing accessibility for individuals with food allergies. The device is complemented by a mobile application that alerts a user’s CareCircle, which includes emergency services, family, friends, caregivers, and medical professionals, providing crucial location and health information during emergencies. Founded in 2015, Alerje focuses on improving the quality of life for those affected by food allergies by integrating emergency medicine with digital health solutions. The platform aims to foster better dietary decisions among families, allergists, insurers, and pharmaceutical companies through improved patient adherence and real-time communication.

Airspace Link

Seed Round in 2019
Airspace Link, Inc. is a company that specializes in managing local airspace for drones through its enterprise software-as-a-service platform. Founded in 2018 and based in Plymouth, Michigan, the company offers a range of tools designed for various stakeholders. Its AirRegistry platform facilitates the approval of automated drone package deliveries, while AirInspect provides tools for inspecting and approving registered drone delivery sites. AirHub aids in the creation of a comprehensive drone delivery network by mapping flight corridors, no-fly zones, and delivery locations. Additionally, AirLink enables state and local governments to share their regulated airspace with drone delivery services. By digitizing local airspace, Airspace Link supports safe recreational and commercial drone operations, fostering innovation and empowerment among businesses and citizens.

Orbion Space Technology

Series A in 2019
Orbion Space Technology, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of plasma propulsion systems designed for small satellites. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Houghton, Michigan, the company provides electric propulsion technology that enables the last-mile delivery of spacecraft from launch vehicles to their designated orbits. This technology assists clients in maneuvering satellites in space, avoiding potential collisions, and ensuring safe de-orbiting at the conclusion of their mission lifetimes. Through its innovative propulsion systems, Orbion enhances the operational capabilities and longevity of small satellite missions.

Alerje

Seed Round in 2019
Alerje, Inc. is a Detroit-based company that develops an innovative epinephrine auto-injector designed to fit into a smartphone case, enhancing accessibility for individuals with food allergies. The device is complemented by a mobile application that alerts a user’s CareCircle, which includes emergency services, family, friends, caregivers, and medical professionals, providing crucial location and health information during emergencies. Founded in 2015, Alerje focuses on improving the quality of life for those affected by food allergies by integrating emergency medicine with digital health solutions. The platform aims to foster better dietary decisions among families, allergists, insurers, and pharmaceutical companies through improved patient adherence and real-time communication.

86 Repairs

Seed Round in 2019
86 Repairs is a computer software company based in Chicago, Illinois, that offers a subscription service tailored for restaurant groups to manage their entire repair process. Founded in 2018, the company provides a maintenance management platform that oversees equipment repairs for essential kitchen appliances such as ice machines, dishwashers, and ovens. By handling the end-to-end repair and maintenance process, 86 Repairs allows restaurant owners to alleviate the burden of equipment management, enabling them to focus on delivering quality service to their guests. The company also offers 24/7 support and actionable insights aimed at improving back-of-house operations.

GreenMark Biomedical

Seed Round in 2019
GreenMark Biomedical Inc. is a minimally invasive healthcare company founded in 2016 and based in East Lansing, Michigan, with a laboratory in Ann Arbor. The company specializes in developing biopolymer nanoparticles derived from natural starch, which serves as an ideal carrier for various dental and medical applications due to its biodegradability by natural enzymes in the body. GreenMark's dental technologies focus on diagnosing and treating tooth decay through innovative tests and a mouth rinse product that illuminates cavities and early-stage lesions when exposed to standard dental curing lamps. In addition to its dental innovations, the company is also exploring applications for targeted anti-cancer drug delivery, aiming to improve treatment precision and patient comfort.

Workit Health

Series A in 2019
Workit Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in digital treatment for substance use disorders. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Workit Health offers an online platform that combines interactive therapeutic content with professional counseling services. The platform provides evidence-based treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders, including medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine. Users can access therapeutic recovery curriculums, video consultations with clinicians, online recovery groups, and virtual drug testing from the privacy of their homes. Workit Health serves a diverse range of clients, including employers, schools, hospitals, clinics, and recovery support communities, with additional locations in California, New Jersey, Alaska, and Washington.

Bloomscape

Seed Round in 2018
Bloomscape, Inc. is an online retailer based in Detroit, Michigan, specializing in houseplants and plant care tools. Founded in 2017, the company offers a variety of potted plants, including species such as tradescantia zebriana, pinstripe, hedgehog aloe, and philodendron heartleaf, among others. Bloomscape simplifies the plant purchasing process by delivering ready-to-go plants directly to customers' doors. Additionally, the company provides a Plant Mom service, which allows customers to seek expert advice on plant care. By focusing on enhancing the overall experience of buying and caring for plants, Bloomscape aims to make home gardening accessible and enjoyable for its customers.

Mi Padrino

Seed Round in 2018
Mi Padrino is an online event planning service designed to assist families in organizing and funding celebrations rooted in Hispanic traditions, such as Quinceañeras, weddings, and baptisms. Founded by Kim Gamez, who has firsthand experience as a mother of five, the platform addresses the complexities involved in coordinating such significant events, enabling users to share event details with friends and family globally. Mi Padrino streamlines the planning process, making it easier for users to manage all aspects of their celebrations, regardless of the location of their loved ones. The service aims to simplify the organization of cherished cultural traditions, providing a unique solution tailored to the needs of the Hispanic community.

Ripple Science

Seed Round in 2018
Ripple Science Corporation, founded in 2016 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializes in developing web-based software aimed at improving the recruitment and management of participants in clinical, translational, and social science studies. The company's flagship product, Ripple SaaS, integrates sales and marketing automation tools specifically for participant recruitment, allowing research investigators to engage more participants efficiently. This software supports various functions, including study dashboard management, recruitment campaign oversight, and participant tracking—both potential and enrolled. Ripple Science's solutions cater to academic investigators, clinical trial sites, and contract research organizations, and the software is currently utilized by over 75 academic and research institutions globally, enhancing communication and collaboration throughout the clinical trial process.

Shoptelligence

Venture Round in 2018
Shoptelligence Inc. is a company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that operates a discovery platform designed to enhance the shopping experience through its AI Style Assistant. Founded in 2018, the platform allows retailers to showcase a curated collection of products tailored to individual customer styles, facilitating product discovery across their entire catalog. By leveraging features such as virtual sales assistants, email marketing tools, and personalized style curation, Shoptelligence aims to increase shopper engagement, boost average order value, and improve customer retention. The platform focuses on creating an enjoyable and personalized shopping experience, helping customers identify their unique styles while encouraging retailers to foster loyalty through a deeper understanding of their clientele's preferences.

Pawnguru

Series A in 2018
Pawnguru, Inc. operates an online platform designed to facilitate the buying, selling, and pawning of used goods, connecting consumers with local pawnshops. Based in Detroit, Michigan, the platform allows customers to pawn a variety of items, including electronics, jewelry, musical instruments, precious metals, and furniture. By creating a streamlined marketplace, Pawnguru aims to enhance the interaction between consumers and pawnshops, addressing the needs of a significant segment of the US population engaged with the pawnshop industry. The company seeks to modernize this traditional sector, which is valued at over $10 billion, by making it more accessible and efficient for users.

Ripple Science

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Ripple Science Corporation, founded in 2016 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializes in developing web-based software aimed at improving the recruitment and management of participants in clinical, translational, and social science studies. The company's flagship product, Ripple SaaS, integrates sales and marketing automation tools specifically for participant recruitment, allowing research investigators to engage more participants efficiently. This software supports various functions, including study dashboard management, recruitment campaign oversight, and participant tracking—both potential and enrolled. Ripple Science's solutions cater to academic investigators, clinical trial sites, and contract research organizations, and the software is currently utilized by over 75 academic and research institutions globally, enhancing communication and collaboration throughout the clinical trial process.

Workit Health

Seed Round in 2016
Workit Health, Inc. is a healthcare technology company that specializes in digital treatment for substance use disorders. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Workit Health offers an online platform that combines interactive therapeutic content with professional counseling services. The platform provides evidence-based treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders, including medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine. Users can access therapeutic recovery curriculums, video consultations with clinicians, online recovery groups, and virtual drug testing from the privacy of their homes. Workit Health serves a diverse range of clients, including employers, schools, hospitals, clinics, and recovery support communities, with additional locations in California, New Jersey, Alaska, and Washington.

Sportsman Tracker

Series A in 2016
Sportsman Tracker is a digital toolset designed to enhance the hunting and fishing experiences of sports enthusiasts. Founded in 2012 by Jon Schwander and Jeffrey James Courter, the company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Utilizing Wildlife Intelligence Technology, the platform analyzes various factors influencing wildlife behavior and provides users with adaptive features tailored to specific species. Sportsman Tracker combines outdoor sports analytics with mobile technology, enabling hunters and anglers to view maps, track locations, and record their experiences in real time. This comprehensive approach aims to increase success rates for users engaged in hunting and fishing activities.

Genomenon

Seed Round in 2016
Genomenon, Inc. is a software development company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that specializes in tools for genetic diagnosis and research. Founded in 2014, it provides a suite of diagnostic and discovery software that enables physicians, pharmaceutical companies, and researchers to quickly and accurately identify disease-causing variants from genomic-sequencing datasets. The flagship product, GENOMENON, automates the analysis of next-generation sequencing data, facilitating faster decision-making in cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as in the study of inheritable diseases. By improving the efficiency of genomic interpretation, Genomenon aims to enhance patient outcomes and advance genetic research.

VNN

Venture Round in 2015
VNN, Inc. operates a high school sports marketing and networking platform that enables athletes to share videos, pictures, stories, and scores while allowing coaches to report game results to media outlets. Founded in 2010 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company serves schools across numerous states, including Alabama, California, and Texas. VNN is recognized as the largest and fastest-growing platform of its kind in the United States, catering to a community of over 7 million fans and adding approximately 8,000 fans daily. The platform aggregates the fragmented high school sports market, enhancing the consumer experience by providing digital and Internet advertising and promotional services.

Akadeum

Seed Round in 2015
Akadeum Life Sciences, Inc. is a life sciences company headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that specializes in manufacturing microbubble cell separation products. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on isolating mammalian and bacterial cells from complex mixtures, offering a range of products including T cell and B cell isolation kits for human and mouse cells. Additionally, Akadeum provides depletion microbubbles for red blood cell removal and streptavidin microbubbles for targeting and capturing various biological entities. Its innovative approach utilizes buoyancy-activated cell sorting, which employs microscopic microbubbles to effectively isolate target cells by floating them to the surface of liquid samples. These advancements enable medical practitioners to perform downstream testing and analysis with enhanced efficiency. The company sells its products online and has established a strategic partnership with Agilent Technologies.

ArdentCause

Grant in 2015
ardentCause specializes in providing online data solutions aimed at enhancing outcomes for foundations, funders, nonprofits, collaborations, and educational institutions. The company offers a range of services, including data collection, analysis, and visualization to help organizations assess their community impact. Their platform features tools such as the Nonprofit Collaboration Dashboard for information sharing, Self Sufficiency Matrices for collective impact assessment, and targeted solutions for adult literacy and educational data management. By integrating various data sources into a single accessible location, ardentCause enables clients to make informed decisions, track client activities, and generate comprehensive reports. This cloud-based technology supports small to mid-sized organizations in managing resources and monitoring the progress of grantees, ultimately fostering community-integrated care.

Pawnguru

Seed Round in 2015
Pawnguru, Inc. operates an online platform designed to facilitate the buying, selling, and pawning of used goods, connecting consumers with local pawnshops. Based in Detroit, Michigan, the platform allows customers to pawn a variety of items, including electronics, jewelry, musical instruments, precious metals, and furniture. By creating a streamlined marketplace, Pawnguru aims to enhance the interaction between consumers and pawnshops, addressing the needs of a significant segment of the US population engaged with the pawnshop industry. The company seeks to modernize this traditional sector, which is valued at over $10 billion, by making it more accessible and efficient for users.

PeachWorks

Series A in 2015
PeachWorks Inc. provides cloud-based business analytics and real-time management software for restaurant, hospitality, and retail industries. It offers employee scheduling, inventory management, point of sale reporting and intelligence, and enterprise connection solutions. The company was formerly known as WhenToManage Inc. and changed its name to PeachWorks Inc. in March 2015. PeachWorks Inc. was founded in 2005 and is based in Southfield, Michigan. As of April 25, 2018, PeachWorks Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Beyond.

Sportsman Tracker

Series A in 2015
Sportsman Tracker is a digital toolset designed to enhance the hunting and fishing experiences of sports enthusiasts. Founded in 2012 by Jon Schwander and Jeffrey James Courter, the company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Utilizing Wildlife Intelligence Technology, the platform analyzes various factors influencing wildlife behavior and provides users with adaptive features tailored to specific species. Sportsman Tracker combines outdoor sports analytics with mobile technology, enabling hunters and anglers to view maps, track locations, and record their experiences in real time. This comprehensive approach aims to increase success rates for users engaged in hunting and fishing activities.

Tome

Convertible Note in 2014
Tome is a technology company founded in 2014 by Jake Sigal and Massimo Baldini, headquartered in Royal Oak, Michigan. The company specializes in developing mobility Internet of Things (IoT) software aimed at enhancing road safety for cyclists and scooter users. Tome’s offerings include connected office software, office sensors, dashboards, and user applications that promote health and wellness. Additionally, it provides mobility solutions tailored for enterprise clients, facilitating access and routing for various transportation forms and parking within corporate campuses or urban infrastructure. By focusing on communication between vulnerable road users and vehicles, Tome serves industries such as cycling, automotive, and smart city development, contributing to a safer and more connected environment.

American Mountain Co

Convertible Note in 2014
American Mountain Co specializes in high-quality mountain wear designed for both performance and style. The company focuses on meticulous craftsmanship, ensuring that each product meets rigorous standards for quality and functionality. By combining classic design elements with advanced performance features, American Mountain Co aims to provide outdoor enthusiasts with reliable apparel that enhances their experience in mountainous environments.

TurtleCell

Venture Round in 2013
TurtleCell will offer its customers unique and stylish protective cases for the most popular smart phones on the market. The first case to be offered will include a mechanism to retract and store a set of headphones inside the volume of the protective case. TurtleCell’s proprietary design allows a full length cord to be stored within a volume thinner than the leading external battery case.

Livio Radio

Series C in 2012
Myine Electronics, LLC, doing business as Livio Radio, designs and manufactures electronic audio products. Its products include Bluetooth Internet radio car kits for iPhones and Android phones, and car audio players. The company also provides Livio Connect API, a middleware framework protocol that enables hardware to connect to and interact with various mobile phone applications. It offers its products through retailers, resellers, and online. Myine Electronics, LLC was formerly known as Myine Corporation. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in Ferndale, Michigan.

Seelio

Seed Round in 2012
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.

Instore

Series A in 2011
Instore offers a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) platform tailored for local merchants such as restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops. The platform facilitates intelligent and cost-efficient business operations by managing key areas including sales, customer interactions, and menu management. As the first open POS platform, Instore enables seamless integration with various third-party services, encompassing online ordering, payments, loyalty programs, and accounting systems. With real-time remote access to sales data and analytics, Instore empowers small business owners to enhance their customer engagement and improve profitability through streamlined operations. By leveraging tablet devices, the platform consolidates all aspects of consumer interaction, positioning merchants to thrive in a competitive environment.
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