Michigan Rise

Michigan Rise is a venture capital firm established in 2020 and based in East Lansing, Michigan. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Michigan State University Research Foundation, it focuses on investing in technology startups within the state. The firm prioritizes sectors such as advanced automotive and mobility, advanced manufacturing and materials, agricultural processing technology, alternative energy, homeland security and defense technology, information technology, life sciences, therapeutics, and medical devices. Michigan Rise aims to support the commercialization of innovative technologies by providing capital, coaching, and assistance with grant funding to Michigan entrepreneurs and startups, thereby contributing to the region's economic development.

Vikram Mohan

Venture Analyst

Matt Okoneski

Director, Venture Investments

Tommy Skinner

Director, Venture Investments

Calvin VanderWal

Venture Associate

Pete Martin

Director, Portfolio Management

126 past transactions

Bloom

Pre Seed Round in 2025
America's first vertical integration platform for the micromobility revolution.

CircNova

Seed Round in 2025
CircNova is a biotechnology company focused on the development of therapies targeting non-coding RNA, particularly circular RNA, to address challenging disease targets that are often considered undruggable. By leveraging artificial intelligence, CircNova generates, analyzes, and identifies circular RNA sequences, enabling innovative approaches to therapeutic development. The company's research aims to unlock new mechanisms of action and potential treatments for a variety of diseases, positioning CircNova at the forefront of biotechnological advancements in RNA therapeutics.

Carvis.AI

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Get instant, accurate diagnostics, easy-to-follow repair guides, essential tool lists, recommended parts, and helpful YouTube tutorials, all in one place.

Electric Outdoors

Seed Round in 2024
Electric Outdoors is dedicated to transforming outdoor experiences through sustainable technology. Their primary product, the EO Canopy, is a portable, solar-powered camping platform designed for off-grid use. It generates its own energy and water, supported by an AWS IoT cloud platform and proprietary app, offering features like EV charging, water management, and waste handling in exposed-weather conditions. The EO Canopy enables landowners to create new revenue streams without extensive infrastructure development, making it suitable for various applications including camping, government, military, and emergency response scenarios. This innovative solution addresses the growing demand for electric mobility and eco-conscious experiences by providing a connected, self-sustained energy management system that integrates renewable technologies.

ATLAS Space Operations

Venture Round in 2024
ATLAS Space Operations, Inc. is a company focused on transforming satellite communications and data management. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, ATLAS develops the ATLAS Freedom Software Platform, a cloud-based system that enables users to efficiently gather and analyze information from space. This innovative platform features flexible scheduling, cloud processing, and a global network of antennas, allowing clients to optimize their satellite communications at a lower cost. By leveraging advanced technology and a unique approach to space-based communications, ATLAS aims to provide more accessible and scalable solutions for organizations engaged in satellite operations.

Rivet Work

Venture Round in 2024
Rivet Work Inc. is a company based in Detroit, Michigan, that specializes in providing modern digital tools aimed at enhancing workforce management for contractors, unions, and trade schools. Established in 2019, Rivet offers an application that facilitates the organization and deployment of labor across job sites, enabling users to access and assign their workforce seamlessly. The platform assists contractors in overseeing project activities by tracking real-time updates on job site conditions and allows for instant notifications regarding job changes. By optimizing labor operations through features such as digital dispatch, training, and community organizing, Rivet Work aims to streamline processes within the construction industry and promote it as an attractive option for emerging talent.

Motion Grazer AI

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Motion Grazer AI is a technology company based in East Lansing, Michigan, founded in 2020 by John McIntyre, Madonna Benjamin, Daniel Morris, and Michael Lavagnino. The company specializes in developing a monitoring system for livestock using a computer and a real-sense camera. Their hardware platform, SIM, focuses on sow monitoring and health assessment, providing individual sensing, monitoring, and analyses to support precision livestock farming (PLF) for sows and other animals. This system offers automated and quantifiable indicators of reproductive potential, body condition, and locomotion, aiming to enhance productivity and profitability while ensuring animal health and welfare at a reduced cost.

mfg.parts

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Mfg.parts is a company that specializes in providing a collaborative manufacturing design platform. This platform is designed to assist businesses in designing and producing custom parts efficiently. It allows users to upload two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional models, which can then be shared with partners or directly manufactured. By streamlining these processes, Mfg.parts helps businesses reduce the time it takes to bring their products to market.

Functional Fluidics

Funding Round in 2023
Functional Fluidics Inc. is a Detroit-based company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing biomarkers and surrogate endpoints to measure thrombosis and adhesion formation in whole blood, particularly for sickle cell disease. The company offers a range of proprietary blood function assays designed to standardize the assessment of red blood cell health and individual patient responses. Its services include flow adhesion, mechanical fragility, adhesion characterization, and adhesion avidity. Additionally, Functional Fluidics provides contract research services, which encompass initial consultation, preclinical validation, patient selection, monitoring, and the development of companion diagnostics. Through its innovative assays and research services, the company aims to enhance patient care by providing objective data on red blood cell health to pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic research organizations.

Grounded RV

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Leading the electric revolution of recreational vehicles to allow people to get closer to nature without harming it.

The Lip Bar

Funding Round in 2023
The Lip Bar LLC is a cosmetics company based in Detroit, Michigan, that specializes in producing and selling lipsticks. Founded in 2011, The Lip Bar emphasizes that beauty should not compromise health by offering products made from natural, vegan ingredients. Its lipsticks are uniquely formulated with moisturizing elements such as shea butter, avocado oil, coconut oil, and vitamin E, which help to soften and enhance lips while providing bold color options. The company sells its products through various retail locations across the United States as well as online, catering to diverse beauty needs and preferences.

Pearl Street Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Pearl Street Technologies specializes in developing advanced simulation, optimization, and design tools for power grid planning through its innovative platform, SUGAR. This platform, which stands for Suite of Unified Grid Analyses with Renewables, is tailored for grid operators, utilities, and project developers. It automates the creation of base case planning models and facilitates the planning of complex contingencies and extreme grid conditions. By leveraging methodologies akin to those used in computer chip design, SUGAR enhances the robustness of power grid analysis. The platform enables utilities and stakeholders to streamline project workflows, reduce network upgrade costs, and effectively integrate renewable energy sources, ultimately supporting the development of a reliable, resilient, and sustainable power grid.

Culturewell

Seed Round in 2023
Culturewell is a company that offers a cleanliness insights platform aimed at reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in clinical environments. Through a subscription-based model, Culturewell provides sampling, testing, and germ risk assessments, enabling healthcare administrators to identify specific germs present in their facilities and evaluate the associated risks. The platform delivers actionable recommendations for improving cleaning processes, including a risk profile and a map of germ hotspots. This information helps healthcare leaders allocate resources effectively to enhance cleanliness and overall patient safety.

Grounded RV

Funding Round in 2023
Leading the electric revolution of recreational vehicles to allow people to get closer to nature without harming it.

SecuritySnares

Pre Seed Round in 2023
SecuritySnares is a technology company focused on protecting organizations from cyberattacks, particularly those caused by ransomware and wipers. Its flagship product, RansomSnare, is designed to detect and halt malicious encryption activities before they can compromise files. This lightweight micro-agent operates seamlessly on endpoints, providing real-time protection without the need for signatures, learning periods, or frequent updates, and it can function offline, making it suitable for older operating systems in environments such as manufacturing and healthcare. In addition, SecuritySnares offers WiperSnare, a solution that targets wipers—malware that corrupts or deletes files—providing organizations with a robust defense against this emerging threat. By integrating its products with existing security tools, SecuritySnares enables customers to safeguard their data effectively and efficiently.

Breadless

Funding Round in 2023
Breadless is a restaurant operator that specializes in providing healthy, low-carb, and gluten-free dining options. The company offers a unique twist on traditional sandwiches and bowls by using a variety of fresh, nutrient-dense greens, such as Swiss chard, turnip greens, and collard greens, as alternatives to bread. This innovative approach allows customers to enjoy portable and flavorful meals while adhering to dietary preferences. With a mission to make nutritious, breadless meals accessible in every neighborhood, Breadless aims to create an inviting space for individuals seeking healthy alternatives to conventional menu offerings.

360ofme

Seed Round in 2023
360ofme is a cloud-based platform that empowers consumers to manage their personal data across various aspects of their lives, including healthcare, finance, insurance, automotive, and home services. The platform facilitates data ownership and provides users with the ability to securely share critical information with chosen family members and professionals. By leveraging cognitive computing technology, 360ofme offers insights that help individuals gain greater control over their digital footprints. This innovative approach not only enhances identity assurance and consent management but also allows for the monetization of personal data, enabling a more transparent and efficient interaction between consumers and businesses.

FreightRoll

Seed Round in 2023
FreightRoll LLC is a freight marketplace based in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, that facilitates the entire shipping process for shippers and truckload carriers. Established in 2015, the company offers a comprehensive platform that enables users to quote, book, arrange, and track shipments seamlessly. Its flagship product, FreightBOL, is a paperless bill of lading that automates the trade document transfer process, significantly reducing costs associated with traditional paper methods while also enhancing environmental sustainability. FreightBOL is complemented by FreightVISION, which provides app-based tracking to improve visibility of in-transit inventory. The underlying technology, FreightLEDGER, serves as a secure data repository that maintains itemized manifest data, chain of custody details, and essential performance metrics. Through these innovative solutions, FreightRoll aims to optimize shipping operations, enhance communication, and minimize inefficiencies within the freight industry.

TheraB Medical

Seed Round in 2023
TheraB Medical is an early-stage medical device company focused on improving infant healthcare. Its flagship product, the SnugLit™ Portable Phototherapy System, is a wearable, portable solution for treating infant jaundice. Developed in collaboration with over 300 medical professionals and parents, the SnugLit System combines blue light therapy within a swaddle, promoting maternal-infant bonding and breastfeeding while reducing separation stress for both mothers and babies.

Swish Brand Experiences

Seed Round in 2023
SwishBx powers a revolutionary data-driven, product sampling marketplace to connect retailers and brands. With SwishBx, retailers enhance loyalty, strengthen supplier relationships and naturally expand their retail media offerings while seamlessly rewarding shoppers. For brands, SwishBx makes sponsored product sampling viable for all categories with self-serve, transparent, highly targeted and measurable technology that leverages first-party data to determine relevancy. SwishBx’s sponsored product sampling platform is available to online retailers and innovative brands of all sizes to deploy automated sampling campaigns which inspire incremental sales and expand lifetime customer value.

LABR

Seed Round in 2023
LABR operates a staffing service platform designed to bridge the gap between the supply and demand for unskilled labor. The company connects individuals seeking flexible work schedules with employers needing reliable labor across various industries, including construction, landscaping, distribution, and manufacturing. By addressing labor shortages and the challenges of finding qualified temporary workers, LABR provides a solution that benefits both businesses and job seekers. The platform enables construction companies to secure temporary labor while offering students and others the opportunity to earn good-paying jobs that accommodate their schedules.

The Patient Company

Series A in 2023
The Patient Company, LLC specializes in the development and production of SimPull, an innovative automated lateral patient transfer device designed to enhance patient care. Founded in 2019 by Andrew Heuerman, the company operates from locations in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Grand Rapids, Michigan. SimPull aims to improve safety for healthcare clinicians by reducing the risk of injury during patient transfers, while also streamlining the transfer process to minimize time and eliminate waste generated by disposable components used in traditional methods. This fully automated device allows a single care team member to operate it, ensuring that patient transfers are conducted safely and respectfully.

Micro-LAM

Series B in 2023
Micro-LAM Technologies, LLC, founded in 2012 and based in Battle Creek, Michigan, specializes in manufacturing precision laser-focused cutting tools. The company's flagship product is the Micro-LAM Optimus T+1, a hybrid laser-diamond cutting tool system designed for ultra-precision machining of advanced engineered ceramics, semiconductors, glass, metals, and other materials. In addition to its cutting tools, Micro-LAM offers feasibility analysis, process development, system customization, and installation and support services. These services include manufacturing setup evaluations, laser absorption tests, hardness reduction tests, sample machining, and value proposition analyses. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including optics, aerospace, defense and armor, semiconductor, and automotive.

Espervita Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2023
Espervita Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing metabolic reprogramming therapies for cancer treatment. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Saline, Michigan, the company aims to address significant unmet medical needs in oncology, particularly in the treatment of liver cancer. Its innovative therapies are designed to help medical professionals prevent cancer cell proliferation, enhance immune detection, and reduce tumor burden, thereby improving therapeutic outcomes for patients.

Lilypad Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Lilypad Labs is a manufacturer focused on transforming water recreation through its innovative solar-powered boats, known as Lilypad. These vessels are designed to be shared, offering users a unique and peaceful experience on the water. By leveraging clean energy and advanced autonomous mobility technology, Lilypad Labs integrates sustainable aquatic mobility systems that promote environmentally friendly boating. The company's commitment to sustainability enables people to enjoy recreational activities on water while minimizing their environmental impact.

Alerje

Seed Round in 2023
Alerje, Inc. is a Detroit-based company focused on enhancing the quality of life for individuals with food allergies. Founded in 2015, Alerje has developed an innovative emergency medicine and digital oral immunotherapy management platform. Central to its offerings is an epinephrine auto-injector that conveniently fits into a smartphone case, promoting better adherence and alert management for users. The company also provides a mobile application that allows users to create personalized food allergy profiles, share these profiles with caregivers and medical professionals, and filter recipes based on allergen information. Additionally, the app includes features for scanning grocery items to identify potential allergens, thus aiding families and healthcare providers in making informed dietary choices. Alerje's platform is validated by the National Science Foundation and aims to improve emergency response and overall management of food allergies.

Wedge

Series A in 2023
Wedge is a web-based platform that specializes in one-way recorded video interviews, catering to the evolving needs of modern recruitment. Its innovative tool allows hiring teams to engage with candidates through video resumes, streamlining the hiring process. By enabling candidates to respond to basic behavioral-based interview questions, Wedge enhances the quality of hires while also helping human resource departments save time and reduce hiring costs. This approach allows companies to efficiently filter candidates and make informed hiring decisions.

UV Angel

Series A in 2023
UV Angel is a technology company specializing in infection prevention solutions for healthcare and other environments. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Grand Haven, Michigan, UV Angel employs a patented UV-C technology platform for automated disinfection of frequently touched surfaces, such as smartphones, keyboards, and touchscreens. The company's innovations are aimed at reducing harmful pathogens in settings where health and safety are paramount, including healthcare facilities, foodservice outlets, retail stores, and offices. In addition to its disinfection technology, UV Angel utilizes artificial intelligence and data analytics to monitor and report on device interactions and contamination, helping clients maintain hygiene and minimize the risk of disease transmission. Through its advanced research and development, UV Angel is committed to creating cleaner and safer environments for employees and customers alike.

Great Lakes Crystal Technologies

Seed Round in 2023
Great Lakes Crystal Technologies specializes in the manufacturing of high-performance diamond materials tailored for advanced applications in the semiconductor, electronics, and energy sectors. The company utilizes proprietary diamond crystal growth technology, which allows for the production of diamond materials in a cost-effective manner compared to traditional manufacturing methods. By focusing on innovation in crystal diamond materials, Great Lakes Crystal Technologies aims to meet the growing demand for high-quality materials in various high-tech industries.

BlueConduit

Funding Round in 2023
BlueConduit is a water analytics company that specializes in using machine learning to assist in the removal of lead and other hazardous materials from community water systems. Founded in 2019 by a team of researchers from the University of Michigan who initially developed a model to address the lead service line issues in Flint, Michigan, the company focuses on identifying the presence of lead pipes in urban areas. By integrating recorded data and employing advanced statistical methods, BlueConduit supports local governments and utility authorities in locating lead service lines, thereby enabling them to upgrade their pipeline infrastructure and ensure safe drinking water for residents.

Wide Awake VR

Seed Round in 2023
Wide Awake VR is a company that specializes in providing an immersive media content platform using virtual reality technology to enhance the surgical experience for patients. By offering customized VR content during medical procedures, the company aims to help alleviate anxiety and pain, allowing patients to undergo minor surgeries with local anesthesia rather than general anesthesia. This approach not only improves patient comfort but also enhances the efficiency and safety of surgical practices within medical offices. Through its innovative use of virtual reality, Wide Awake VR seeks to transform how patients experience surgical interventions.

KindKatch

Pre Seed Round in 2023
KindKatch is an audience engagement solution company that specializes in personalized video content to enhance brand interaction and drive conversions. The company provides a platform that allows brands to capture video and picture content from both their teams and audiences, facilitating deeper relationships with consumers. By leveraging tools for content collection, curation, and sharing, KindKatch enables companies to personalize their marketing and storytelling efforts at scale. This approach helps brands effectively engage with their audience, ultimately leading to increased attention and improved conversion rates.

Throdle

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Throdle is an internet service company that operates as an automotive social network, catering to car, truck, and motorcycle enthusiasts. The platform connects users with local events, national car clubs, and auto businesses, fostering a community for automotive aficionados. Through its application, Throdle allows car owners to create profiles that showcase their vehicles, facilitating direct connections with auto businesses and promoting the services and parts they utilize. This interaction not only enhances visibility for automotive partnerships but also elevates the standards of craftsmanship within the automotive community. By enabling users to explore car clubs, register for events, and share content, Throdle strengthens connections among enthusiasts and influences the global automotive landscape.

Repela

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Repela Tech specializes in developing eco-friendly antifouling marine coatings designed to prevent biofouling on ships without the toxic effects associated with conventional copper-based paints. The company's innovative approach involves creating hydrogel coatings and custom-engineered primers that effectively resist a variety of marine micro and macro-organisms, including Ulva zoospores, diatoms, and mussels. This technology offers an environmentally safe alternative to traditional antifouling methods, providing clients with effective solutions for maintaining their vessels while minimizing environmental impact.

Tandem

Seed Round in 2023
Tandem is a financial operating system for couples. It offers a payment application designed to offer a quick and easy way for couples to share expenses. The company's application puts expense sharing on auto-pilot, helps split expenses with a swipe, and imports expenses from cards and accounts, enabling users to get a better handle on their money.

Ripple Science

Seed Round in 2023
Ripple Science Corporation is a software development company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that specializes in web-based solutions for the health sciences sector. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on facilitating the recruitment and management of participants in clinical, translational, and social science studies. Its flagship product, Ripple SaaS, enhances participant recruitment by employing sales and marketing automation tools tailored to research needs. The software supports a range of functionalities, including study dashboard management, recruitment campaign oversight, and participant tracking, which are crucial for academic investigators, clinical trial sites, and contract research organizations. Ripple Science's solutions are currently utilized by over 75 academic and research institutions globally, demonstrating its commitment to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical research.

The Lip Bar

Funding Round in 2023
The Lip Bar LLC is a cosmetics company based in Detroit, Michigan, that specializes in producing and selling lipsticks. Founded in 2011, The Lip Bar emphasizes that beauty should not compromise health by offering products made from natural, vegan ingredients. Its lipsticks are uniquely formulated with moisturizing elements such as shea butter, avocado oil, coconut oil, and vitamin E, which help to soften and enhance lips while providing bold color options. The company sells its products through various retail locations across the United States as well as online, catering to diverse beauty needs and preferences.

Fusion Coolant

Funding Round in 2023
Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing and marketing of innovative coolant and lubrication systems that utilize supercritical carbon dioxide for various industrial applications. The company's product offerings include the Pure-Cut 1000 and LUBE-CUT 1600 machines, which deliver supercritical CO2 with varying lubrication rates tailored for different cutting processes. Fusion Coolant's patented CHiP Lube system represents a significant advancement in metalworking fluids, offering a cleaner alternative to traditional oil and water mixtures, thereby enhancing production rates and tool longevity while minimizing health hazards and environmental impact. The company's solutions are employed across multiple sectors, including medical, automotive, aerospace, and defense, and are supported by infrastructure products such as carbon dioxide storage tanks and pumps. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Canton, Michigan, with an additional office in Saint-Priest, France, Fusion Coolant has established a strategic partnership with Air Liquide to bolster its market presence.

Akadeum

Series B in 2023
Akadeum Life Sciences, Inc. is a life sciences company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializing in the manufacturing of microbubble cell separation products. Founded in 2014, the company develops bioseparation products that utilize microscopic microbubbles to efficiently capture and isolate target cells from biological samples. Their offerings include T cell and B cell isolation kits for both human and mouse cells, as well as depletion microbubbles for red blood cell separation. Akadeum's products streamline the process of removing specific cells, such as bacteria or viruses, from liquid samples, thereby enhancing the efficiency of downstream testing and analysis. The company also collaborates with strategic partners, including Agilent Technologies, to further advance its innovative solutions in cell separation. Akadeum Life Sciences sells its products online, aiming to improve cell-based research and diagnostics in the life sciences sector.

Medicool Technologies

Seed Round in 2023
Medicool Technologies specializes in the development of innovative therapies aimed at the painless prevention and termination of dangerous cardiac arrhythmias and related disorders. The company focuses on creating technologies that provide effective treatments for conditions such as atrial fibrillation and other common arrhythmias. By prioritizing patient comfort, Medicool Technologies enables individuals to receive necessary interventions for irregular heartbeats without the discomfort typically associated with such procedures.

Thermavance

Funding Round in 2023
Thermavance is a company that specializes in innovative climate control systems designed to enhance human comfort in various environments. It develops human-scaled climate control technologies that can be applied in a range of settings, including automotive seats, furniture, motorcycles, athletic apparel, and construction equipment. The company's unique approach utilizes graphene-based electrical heat pumping solutions, which effectively harness heat from the human body to provide tailored heating and cooling. By employing a thermo-electric module in conjunction with graphene, Thermavance is able to efficiently manage heat transfer, offering improved performance compared to conventional systems. The use of graphene, a strong and lightweight material known for its excellent thermal conductivity, enables the company to deliver advanced climate control solutions that are both effective and versatile.

Munetrix

Funding Round in 2023
Munetrix is a company that specializes in providing data management and performance analytics software tailored for educational institutions, governments, municipalities, and finance leaders. Their platform offers real-time insights, financial projections, and academic performance tracking, which aids in strategic planning and resource allocation. By delivering tools for budget management, student data analysis, and performance metrics, Munetrix helps its clients make informed decisions to enhance efficiency and improve educational outcomes.

FreightRoll

Seed Round in 2023
FreightRoll LLC is a freight marketplace based in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, that facilitates the entire shipping process for shippers and truckload carriers. Established in 2015, the company offers a comprehensive platform that enables users to quote, book, arrange, and track shipments seamlessly. Its flagship product, FreightBOL, is a paperless bill of lading that automates the trade document transfer process, significantly reducing costs associated with traditional paper methods while also enhancing environmental sustainability. FreightBOL is complemented by FreightVISION, which provides app-based tracking to improve visibility of in-transit inventory. The underlying technology, FreightLEDGER, serves as a secure data repository that maintains itemized manifest data, chain of custody details, and essential performance metrics. Through these innovative solutions, FreightRoll aims to optimize shipping operations, enhance communication, and minimize inefficiencies within the freight industry.

Enspired Solutions

Seed Round in 2023
Enspired Solutions specializes in addressing the environmental challenges posed by per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through its patented water treatment technology. The company focuses on the permanent destruction of toxic PFAS molecules, transforming them into non-toxic byproducts such as water, fluoride, and simple carbon compounds. This approach eliminates the need for off-site disposal, promoting water sustainability and minimizing liability for businesses. By shifting the lifecycle of PFAS to a waste-free system, Enspired Solutions not only contributes to human health and environmental safety but also enhances energy efficiency in the treatment process.

Accelerated Filtration

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Accelerated Filtration specializes in providing packaged turn-key filtration solutions aimed at the effective removal of fine suspended solids from variable water streams. The company manufactures liquid filtration devices that efficiently filter highly suspended solid-liquid mixtures, achieving the removal of particles at the micron level in a single pass, without relying on chemicals or complex wastewater remediation processes. This technology enables various industries to process source water and facilitates the recycling and reuse of wastewater, promoting sustainability and operational efficiency.

Waldo Solutions

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Waldo Solutions is a supply management platform based in Chassell, Michigan, that focuses on the timber industry. The company provides a digital solution to manage the movement of wood from the forest to the mill, effectively eliminating the reliance on paper documentation that can lead to mismanagement and tracking issues. Its platform offers real-time inventory access and facilitates seamless communication among loggers, truckers, and land managers. This enhances planning, control, transparency, and security, while also improving reporting capabilities. By organizing all relevant information within its application, Waldo Solutions ensures that critical data is never lost or mismanaged.

Waldo Solutions

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Waldo Solutions is a supply management platform based in Chassell, Michigan, that focuses on the timber industry. The company provides a digital solution to manage the movement of wood from the forest to the mill, effectively eliminating the reliance on paper documentation that can lead to mismanagement and tracking issues. Its platform offers real-time inventory access and facilitates seamless communication among loggers, truckers, and land managers. This enhances planning, control, transparency, and security, while also improving reporting capabilities. By organizing all relevant information within its application, Waldo Solutions ensures that critical data is never lost or mismanaged.

CrossBraining

Seed Round in 2023
CrossBraining, LLC is a company based in Jackson, Michigan, founded in 2017 by Josh Nichols, a nominee for Michigan teacher-of-the-year. The company specializes in developing a video software platform that facilitates vocational and corporate learning. This platform offers tools for video editing, narration, music addition, iteration, learning, collaboration, and sharing within a community. CrossBraining's competency-as-a-Service cloud platform is designed to prove learning competency in K-20 education, vocational training, and corporate settings through its video library and certification suite. The company aims to address specific challenges in the pipeline between unskilled laborers and skilled trades employers, helping educational institutions align projects and capture phases of assignments effectively.

Grounded RV

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Leading the electric revolution of recreational vehicles to allow people to get closer to nature without harming it.

Flightpath Biosciences

Series A in 2023
Flightpath Biosciences is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2019. It specializes in developing innovative therapies aimed at treating rare infectious diseases, particularly those caused by pathogenic bacteria. The company's focus includes antibiotic therapies that target co-infectious bacteria in conditions such as Lyme disease, aiming to reduce microbiome damage and address multiple pathogenic bacteria in both the oral and gut microbiomes. By collaborating with leading scientists and experts in therapeutics and diagnostics across various academic institutions and government agencies, Flightpath Biosciences is committed to exploring diverse fields of biology to create novel and targeted treatment solutions.

Quint

Series A in 2023
Quint is a manufacturer of office furniture focused on providing well-designed and custom-sized work furnishings. The company specializes in tool-free assembly, ensuring that its professional-grade products are accessible and easy to set up. Quint's offerings include customizable and adaptable furniture, catering to the unique needs of business owners and office workers alike. By prioritizing functionality and design, Quint aims to empower users to work efficiently in their professional environments.

Solidspace

Seed Round in 2023
Solidspace provides virtual or physical server hosting, robust disaster recovery, or sophisticated private and hybrid cloud solutions.

PathwaysGI

Seed Round in 2023
Video collection & advanced AI analysis for objective interpretation of colonoscopy video for grading IBD & therapeutic intervention on IBD

Shoptelligence

Seed Round in 2023
Shoptelligence Inc. is a technology company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that operates an AI-powered style discovery platform designed to assist retailers in enhancing customer engagement and increasing sales revenue. Founded in 2018, Shoptelligence provides an array of features, including virtual sales assistants, email marketing tools, and personalized style curation, which enable retailers to offer individualized shopping experiences. By leveraging its platform, retailers can better understand customer preferences and create tailored shopping journeys that promote brand loyalty and higher average order values. Overall, Shoptelligence aims to empower retailers to foster customer retention and drive revenue growth through enhanced personalization and engagement.

Wedge

Series A in 2023
Wedge is a web-based platform that specializes in one-way recorded video interviews, catering to the evolving needs of modern recruitment. Its innovative tool allows hiring teams to engage with candidates through video resumes, streamlining the hiring process. By enabling candidates to respond to basic behavioral-based interview questions, Wedge enhances the quality of hires while also helping human resource departments save time and reduce hiring costs. This approach allows companies to efficiently filter candidates and make informed hiring decisions.

Atterx Biotherapeutics

Series C in 2023
Atterx Biotherapeutics, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapeutics to combat antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, a significant global health crisis. Founded in 2001 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, Atterx Biotherapeutics has created several novel products, including C-1205, which utilizes bacterial interference to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and GN-4474, which employs conjugation-mediated killing technology to treat gram-negative bacterial infections. The company's mission is to provide effective treatment options for infections that are resistant to conventional antibiotics, addressing the urgent need for new solutions in the healthcare sector. Atterx's advancements aim to enable healthcare professionals to initiate timely treatment and improve patient recovery outcomes.

Marel Power Solutions

Funding Round in 2023
Marel Power Solutions specializes in the development of advanced power inverters and modular power subsystems that are compact, reusable, and upgradeable. The company's innovative designs focus on creating high-density power stack platforms that are both scalable and resilient against supply chain challenges, particularly die-supply shortages. By providing these cutting-edge solutions, Marel Power Solutions enables clients to access a new generation of power inverters tailored to meet evolving energy demands.

Rivet Work

Seed Round in 2023
Rivet Work Inc. is a company based in Detroit, Michigan, that specializes in providing modern digital tools aimed at enhancing workforce management for contractors, unions, and trade schools. Established in 2019, Rivet offers an application that facilitates the organization and deployment of labor across job sites, enabling users to access and assign their workforce seamlessly. The platform assists contractors in overseeing project activities by tracking real-time updates on job site conditions and allows for instant notifications regarding job changes. By optimizing labor operations through features such as digital dispatch, training, and community organizing, Rivet Work aims to streamline processes within the construction industry and promote it as an attractive option for emerging talent.

Iaso Therapeutics

Venture Round in 2023
Iaso Therapeutics is a therapeutics company established in 2018 and located in East Lansing, Michigan. The company specializes in the development of vaccines aimed at improving human health and addressing infectious diseases. Its platform is designed to create vaccines targeting various deadly infections, including smallpox, yellow fever, and tetanus. By focusing on innovative vaccine technologies, Iaso Therapeutics seeks to equip healthcare professionals with effective tools to combat diseases and enhance overall public health.

Goodhood

Seed Round in 2022
Goodhood is a subscription-based auto repair platform designed to provide convenient car maintenance services directly to customers' doorsteps. By connecting car owners with qualified mechanics, the company enables users to browse, book, and manage service appointments through its platform. This innovative approach allows customers to access highly-rated mobile car repair services, facilitating a seamless and efficient maintenance experience for their vehicles.

Virtus Solis

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Virtus Solis is a provider of clean, renewable energy that harnesses solar power from space, effectively eliminating the need for energy storage. The company's innovative approach allows for scalable and low-cost energy solutions that are safe and environmentally friendly. By leveraging space-based solar energy, Virtus Solis aims to offer energy that is cost-competitive with existing alternatives, catering to both terrestrial and potential extraterrestrial applications. Their technology has the capability to support large-scale initiatives, including desalination, recycling, chemical synthesis, and urban vertical farming, making it a versatile player in the renewable energy sector.

KindKatch

Pre Seed Round in 2022
KindKatch is an audience engagement solution company that specializes in personalized video content to enhance brand interaction and drive conversions. The company provides a platform that allows brands to capture video and picture content from both their teams and audiences, facilitating deeper relationships with consumers. By leveraging tools for content collection, curation, and sharing, KindKatch enables companies to personalize their marketing and storytelling efforts at scale. This approach helps brands effectively engage with their audience, ultimately leading to increased attention and improved conversion rates.

Healthbridge

Funding Round in 2022
Healthbridge offers cloud-based clinical and billing software solutions and premium service offerings. The company is constantly innovating to help medical professionals get paid faster, provide better patient experiences, and run good businesses. The company was founded in 1999 and based in South Africa.

SensCy

Seed Round in 2022
SensCy is a cybersecurity company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It specializes in providing tailored cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-sized organizations. The company's platform is designed to enhance and protect the cybersecurity data of these businesses by offering essential education, sound policies, and best practices. SensCy aims to equip small businesses with a comprehensive understanding of their cyber health, thereby significantly reducing the likelihood of severe cybersecurity incidents. Additionally, the platform prepares organizations to effectively respond to and recover from any incidents that may occur. SensCy focuses on delivering affordable and easily understood solutions, along with personalized attention, to foster a proactive cybersecurity culture within its client organizations.

Sniffer Robotics

Seed Round in 2022
Sniffer Robotics is an environmental solutions company focused on addressing methane gas emissions through innovative technology. The company has developed the SnifferDRONE™, an unmanned aerial system that incorporates patented technology to efficiently detect and quantify methane concentrations at ground level. This advanced solution not only identifies methane leak locations but also provides comprehensive data that aids in emission quantification. Initially targeting the municipal solid waste landfill sector, which is a significant source of methane emissions, the SnifferDRONE is also applicable across various industries, including renewable natural gas and mining. Additionally, it helps mitigate landfill odors by locating multiple leak points. Sniffer Robotics operates as a "Technology as a Service" provider, offering a suite of aerial and field services, along with GIS mapping and spatial analytics software, to deliver actionable insights to clients in the environmental sector.

Healthbridge

Funding Round in 2022
Healthbridge offers cloud-based clinical and billing software solutions and premium service offerings. The company is constantly innovating to help medical professionals get paid faster, provide better patient experiences, and run good businesses. The company was founded in 1999 and based in South Africa.

Thermavance

Funding Round in 2022
Thermavance is a company that specializes in innovative climate control systems designed to enhance human comfort in various environments. It develops human-scaled climate control technologies that can be applied in a range of settings, including automotive seats, furniture, motorcycles, athletic apparel, and construction equipment. The company's unique approach utilizes graphene-based electrical heat pumping solutions, which effectively harness heat from the human body to provide tailored heating and cooling. By employing a thermo-electric module in conjunction with graphene, Thermavance is able to efficiently manage heat transfer, offering improved performance compared to conventional systems. The use of graphene, a strong and lightweight material known for its excellent thermal conductivity, enables the company to deliver advanced climate control solutions that are both effective and versatile.

SensCy

Pre Seed Round in 2022
SensCy is a cybersecurity company founded in 2021 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It specializes in providing tailored cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-sized organizations. The company's platform is designed to enhance and protect the cybersecurity data of these businesses by offering essential education, sound policies, and best practices. SensCy aims to equip small businesses with a comprehensive understanding of their cyber health, thereby significantly reducing the likelihood of severe cybersecurity incidents. Additionally, the platform prepares organizations to effectively respond to and recover from any incidents that may occur. SensCy focuses on delivering affordable and easily understood solutions, along with personalized attention, to foster a proactive cybersecurity culture within its client organizations.

Navv Systems

Series A in 2022
Navv Systems provides healthcare-focused indoor location technology with the NavvTrack platform. Integrated with Apple Maps, NavvTrack empowers hospitals with high-resolution indoor maps and tools to easily locate and manage staff, equipment, and resources. Developed at Henry Ford Innovations in Detroit, Michigan, NavvTrack is deployed in multiple U.S. hospitals, where it streamlines enterprise device management, helps coordinate team workflows and reduces operational costs.

PassiveBolt

Funding Round in 2022
PassiveBolt is a technology company specializing in access control solutions for decentralized identity systems. They offer hardware-based products designed primarily for the hospitality industry, empowering hotels and guests with secure, convenient access management. Their signature product, an intelligent lock, integrates seamlessly with existing deadbolts, offering features such as touch-to-open functionality, real-time tamper alerts, and auto-freeze intrusion prevention. This enables hospitality businesses to securely manage both property access and valuable assets within their establishments.

Thread Medical

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Thread Medical is an AI-based medical scribe platform designed for ambulatory clinics, particularly in urgent care settings. The company's flagship product automates the creation of medical notes, capturing detailed data from patient encounters. This automation not only enhances the efficiency of clinicians, allowing them to save up to five hours per day on documentation, but also supports precision medicine and billing tools. In addition, Thread Medical's platform contributes to improved clinical decision-making, patient safety, and revenue cycle management through structured data that facilitates downstream automation and analytics. The overall goal of Thread Medical is to enhance the physician and patient experience while delivering significant returns on investment for healthcare providers.

Nickels

Venture Round in 2022
Nickels is a company that focuses on helping consumers of banks and credit unions manage their finances through the application of behavioral science. It develops white-label digital products aimed at enhancing the financial health of its users. These products allow customers to link their loans and receive tailored recommendations for loan repayments. By providing tools that facilitate tracking of loans, Nickels supports both individual consumers and businesses in making informed financial decisions, ultimately promoting economic growth and stability.

Kall Morris

Funding Round in 2022
Kall Morris is a space solutions company focused on developing technology for the rendezvous, retrieval, and relocation of objects in Earth's orbit. The company aims to address the growing issue of space debris and safeguard the services that depend on space infrastructure. Kall Morris is transitioning from research and development to operational capabilities, with plans to launch its services in low Earth orbit in 2024 and to achieve positive revenue by 2025. Utilizing proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning software alongside patented hardware, the company can non-destructively secure various in-space hazards. Its innovative platform not only targets the collection of space debris but also allows spacecraft to individually collect multiple small debris pieces or collaborate to remove larger objects, thereby mitigating the risk of orbital collisions and enhancing space safety for all users.

HOLO Footwear

Pre Seed Round in 2022
HOLO Footwear is a company that specializes in creating stylish, functional, and sustainable footwear for both men and women. Founded in 2020 by a dedicated team of footwear enthusiasts, the company is committed to environmental responsibility. HOLO Footwear produces shoes made from recycled materials, ensuring that their products are not only comfortable and durable but also eco-friendly. The brand focuses on delivering authentic footwear designed for outdoor adventures, combining performance with a commitment to sustainability.

Ripple Science

Seed Round in 2022
Ripple Science Corporation is a software development company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that specializes in web-based solutions for the health sciences sector. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on facilitating the recruitment and management of participants in clinical, translational, and social science studies. Its flagship product, Ripple SaaS, enhances participant recruitment by employing sales and marketing automation tools tailored to research needs. The software supports a range of functionalities, including study dashboard management, recruitment campaign oversight, and participant tracking, which are crucial for academic investigators, clinical trial sites, and contract research organizations. Ripple Science's solutions are currently utilized by over 75 academic and research institutions globally, demonstrating its commitment to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical research.

ADHD Online

Funding Round in 2022
ADHD Online provides a formal evaluation for mental health conditions from its licensed psychologist's nationwide network. ADHD Online also provides treatment including medication management, virtual therapy, and other resources. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The Patient Company

Funding Round in 2022
The Patient Company, LLC specializes in the development and production of SimPull, an innovative automated lateral patient transfer device designed to enhance patient care. Founded in 2019 by Andrew Heuerman, the company operates from locations in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Grand Rapids, Michigan. SimPull aims to improve safety for healthcare clinicians by reducing the risk of injury during patient transfers, while also streamlining the transfer process to minimize time and eliminate waste generated by disposable components used in traditional methods. This fully automated device allows a single care team member to operate it, ensuring that patient transfers are conducted safely and respectfully.

Quint

Series A in 2022
Quint accepts commissioned analysis, such as design assistance, using their own products. With the introduction of the topological optimization tool OPTISHAPE and structural optimization software, they have made significant advancements in the automotive and machine manufacturing sectors. They write out a thorough report and go over the specifics at the debriefing session. They are also in charge of developing procedure manuals and delivering results and reports.

CubeWorks

Seed Round in 2022
CubeWorks Inc. is a technology company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, founded in 2013. It specializes in millimeter-scale computing solutions, focusing on the development of ultra-small wireless smart sensors. The company's flagship product, the Cubisens platform, is an autonomous wireless sensing system capable of measuring various parameters, including imaging, temperature, and pressure, with precision of less than a millimeter. These sensors are lightweight, durable, and designed for diverse applications such as healthcare logistics, supply chain management, cold chain monitoring, security, and environmental monitoring. By enabling the integration of multiple units, CubeWorks' solutions provide critical real-time data and analytics, facilitating enhanced visibility in complex monitoring and sensing tasks, thereby advancing the Internet of Things landscape.

RedoxBlox

Pre Seed Round in 2022
RedoxBlox specializes in thermochemical energy storage technology aimed at decarbonizing high-temperature industrial thermal processing and enhancing natural gas power production. The company's innovative system significantly reduces carbon and nitrogen oxide emissions while integrating seamlessly with existing infrastructure to improve grid resilience. By providing a cost-effective alternative to fossil fuels, RedoxBlox enables continuous energy discharge at high temperatures, thereby facilitating the transition to renewable energy sources. The technology is designed to support industrial processors and power plant operators in achieving greater safety, resiliency, and lower capital costs, ultimately allowing industries to effectively leverage large-scale, long-duration energy storage.

Wedge

Venture Round in 2022
Wedge is a web-based platform that specializes in one-way recorded video interviews, catering to the evolving needs of modern recruitment. Its innovative tool allows hiring teams to engage with candidates through video resumes, streamlining the hiring process. By enabling candidates to respond to basic behavioral-based interview questions, Wedge enhances the quality of hires while also helping human resource departments save time and reduce hiring costs. This approach allows companies to efficiently filter candidates and make informed hiring decisions.

Great Lakes Crystal Technologies

Seed Round in 2022
Great Lakes Crystal Technologies specializes in the manufacturing of high-performance diamond materials tailored for advanced applications in the semiconductor, electronics, and energy sectors. The company utilizes proprietary diamond crystal growth technology, which allows for the production of diamond materials in a cost-effective manner compared to traditional manufacturing methods. By focusing on innovation in crystal diamond materials, Great Lakes Crystal Technologies aims to meet the growing demand for high-quality materials in various high-tech industries.

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 discovery. Founded in 2014, it provides a suite of diagnostic and discovery solutions that enable physicians, researchers, and pharmaceutical companies to rapidly and accurately identify disease-causing variants from genomic sequencing data. The company’s flagship product, GENOMENON, automates the analysis of next-generation sequencing data, thereby enhancing decision-making processes in clinical settings and accelerating discoveries in genomics. With its focus on improving cancer diagnosis and treatment, Genomenon aims to support better patient outcomes through its innovative software solutions.

Plinqit

Series A in 2022
Plinqit is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, established in 2015. It offers a platform designed for banks to provide goal-based micro-savings accounts, enhancing customer engagement and retention. The platform facilitates the onboarding and management of savings accounts while offering analytics to track user activity. Plinqit incorporates interactive applications that appeal to various age groups, promoting financial literacy and modern money management techniques. Its unique savings gamification system encourages users to save, making the process engaging for both adults and children. Operating as a subsidiary of HT Mobile Apps, LLC, Plinqit aims to help financial institutions attract and retain depositors by introducing innovative services.

GreenMark Biomedical

Convertible Note in 2022
GreenMark Biomedical Inc. is a minimally invasive healthcare company focused on developing innovative technologies utilizing biopolymer nanoparticles derived from natural starch. Founded in 2016 and based in East Lansing, Michigan, with a laboratory in Ann Arbor, the company specializes in dental and medical applications. Its dental technologies include a mouth rinse product that illuminates cavities and early-stage lesions, allowing dentists to accurately diagnose and treat tooth decay. Additionally, GreenMark's medical technologies are designed for targeted delivery of anti-cancer drugs, enhancing treatment precision. The company aims to provide health benefits through its advanced nanoparticle-based solutions, promoting less invasive and more effective healthcare practices.

Dynamo Metrics

Funding Round in 2022
Dynamo Metrics, LLC is a technology company that specializes in developing data extraction and management applications tailored for local governments, including county treasurers, land banks, municipalities, and planning and development agencies. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company offers a range of cloud-based solutions designed to enhance decision-making processes. Key products include Neighborhood Intel, which consolidates diverse federal, state, and local data into a unified platform, and Public Portal, a customizable tool that facilitates communication with citizens and community partners. Additionally, Dynamo Metrics provides software for code enforcement teams and offers consulting services to help municipalities with data analysis, reporting, and securing funding. By promoting data-driven decision-making, Dynamo Metrics aims to foster healthier communities and improve transparency and trust between local governments and their constituents.

PassiveBolt

Funding Round in 2021
PassiveBolt is a technology company specializing in access control solutions for decentralized identity systems. They offer hardware-based products designed primarily for the hospitality industry, empowering hotels and guests with secure, convenient access management. Their signature product, an intelligent lock, integrates seamlessly with existing deadbolts, offering features such as touch-to-open functionality, real-time tamper alerts, and auto-freeze intrusion prevention. This enables hospitality businesses to securely manage both property access and valuable assets within their establishments.

Shoptelligence

Seed Round in 2021
Shoptelligence Inc. is a technology company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that operates an AI-powered style discovery platform designed to assist retailers in enhancing customer engagement and increasing sales revenue. Founded in 2018, Shoptelligence provides an array of features, including virtual sales assistants, email marketing tools, and personalized style curation, which enable retailers to offer individualized shopping experiences. By leveraging its platform, retailers can better understand customer preferences and create tailored shopping journeys that promote brand loyalty and higher average order values. Overall, Shoptelligence aims to empower retailers to foster customer retention and drive revenue growth through enhanced personalization and engagement.

Yottled

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Yottled is a customer relationship platform that serves various service-oriented businesses, including salons, spas, gyms, beauty studios, dance studios, and life coaches. The company provides a suite of tools aimed at enhancing client management, enabling businesses to automate scheduling, create personalized pages, and facilitate video connections with clients. By focusing on building relationships between service providers and their customers, Yottled helps its users improve their marketing efforts and boost sales. The platform's features are designed to streamline operations and support businesses in transitioning to remote interactions seamlessly.

Vade Nutrition

Series D in 2021
Vade Nutrition is a company based in Lansing, Michigan, founded in 2016. It specializes in portable protein powder, providing athletes and health-conscious individuals with convenient nutritional supplements. The company's unique offering includes dissolvable protein scoops that come in pre-measured, single-serving quantities, packaged in food-grade material. This innovative design enables users to easily consume protein on the go, aligning with the demands of a fast-paced lifestyle. Vade Nutrition aims to make protein supplementation accessible and affordable for consumers seeking to enhance their health and wellness.

Nickels

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Nickels is a company that focuses on helping consumers of banks and credit unions manage their finances through the application of behavioral science. It develops white-label digital products aimed at enhancing the financial health of its users. These products allow customers to link their loans and receive tailored recommendations for loan repayments. By providing tools that facilitate tracking of loans, Nickels supports both individual consumers and businesses in making informed financial decisions, ultimately promoting economic growth and stability.

EVOQ

Seed Round in 2021
EVOQ specializes in heritage conservation and inuit and nations architecture in residential and commercial projects, heritage planning, landscape architecture, as well as contemporary and institutional architecture. Their services include professional collaboration, sustainable design, building assessments, renovations, interior design, and new construction.

Rivet Work

Seed Round in 2021
Rivet Work Inc. is a company based in Detroit, Michigan, that specializes in providing modern digital tools aimed at enhancing workforce management for contractors, unions, and trade schools. Established in 2019, Rivet offers an application that facilitates the organization and deployment of labor across job sites, enabling users to access and assign their workforce seamlessly. The platform assists contractors in overseeing project activities by tracking real-time updates on job site conditions and allows for instant notifications regarding job changes. By optimizing labor operations through features such as digital dispatch, training, and community organizing, Rivet Work aims to streamline processes within the construction industry and promote it as an attractive option for emerging talent.

BitLyft

Funding Round in 2021
BitLyft is a developer of a network management platform focused on combating cybersecurity attacks. The company specializes in custom-developed security services that include active monitoring and detection, threat remediation, user behavior analytics, application monitoring, network forensics, log management and reporting, file integrity monitoring, compliance assurance, and cloud security. By offering these comprehensive services, BitLyft enables organizations to effectively build and manage their security operations and DevOps teams, enhancing their overall cybersecurity posture.

Akadeum

Series B in 2021
Akadeum Life Sciences, Inc. is a life sciences company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, specializing in the manufacturing of microbubble cell separation products. Founded in 2014, the company develops bioseparation products that utilize microscopic microbubbles to efficiently capture and isolate target cells from biological samples. Their offerings include T cell and B cell isolation kits for both human and mouse cells, as well as depletion microbubbles for red blood cell separation. Akadeum's products streamline the process of removing specific cells, such as bacteria or viruses, from liquid samples, thereby enhancing the efficiency of downstream testing and analysis. The company also collaborates with strategic partners, including Agilent Technologies, to further advance its innovative solutions in cell separation. Akadeum Life Sciences sells its products online, aiming to improve cell-based research and diagnostics in the life sciences sector.

TiiCKER

Pre Seed Round in 2021
TiiCKER is an innovative software platform designed to engage and incentivize consumer shareholders for publicly traded companies. It offers a unique experience where users can examine their stock portfolios, trade without commissions, and invest in new companies while accessing associated benefits in a single location. The platform enables companies to effectively measure and engage their retail investors, converting consumers into shareholders. TiiCKER provides verified shareholder perks, direct marketing to shareholders, and insights that help companies attract new investors and assess the lifetime value of their shareholders. By combining these features, TiiCKER enhances the relationship between companies and their consumer investors.

Ripple Science

Funding Round in 2021
Ripple Science Corporation is a software development company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that specializes in web-based solutions for the health sciences sector. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on facilitating the recruitment and management of participants in clinical, translational, and social science studies. Its flagship product, Ripple SaaS, enhances participant recruitment by employing sales and marketing automation tools tailored to research needs. The software supports a range of functionalities, including study dashboard management, recruitment campaign oversight, and participant tracking, which are crucial for academic investigators, clinical trial sites, and contract research organizations. Ripple Science's solutions are currently utilized by over 75 academic and research institutions globally, demonstrating its commitment to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical research.

Kall Morris

Seed Round in 2021
Kall Morris is a space solutions company focused on developing technology for the rendezvous, retrieval, and relocation of objects in Earth's orbit. The company aims to address the growing issue of space debris and safeguard the services that depend on space infrastructure. Kall Morris is transitioning from research and development to operational capabilities, with plans to launch its services in low Earth orbit in 2024 and to achieve positive revenue by 2025. Utilizing proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning software alongside patented hardware, the company can non-destructively secure various in-space hazards. Its innovative platform not only targets the collection of space debris but also allows spacecraft to individually collect multiple small debris pieces or collaborate to remove larger objects, thereby mitigating the risk of orbital collisions and enhancing space safety for all users.
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