Michigan Rise

Michigan Rise is a venture capital firm focused on funding Michigan technology startups to commercialize innovative technologies and spur economic development. Established in 2020 and headquartered in East Lansing, it operates as a subsidiary of the Michigan State University Foundation and administers the Pre-Seed Fund III with support from the foundation and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Through capital investments, coaching, and grant-funding assistance, Michigan Rise supports entrepreneurs across Michigan in sectors including 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. The firm partners with Michigan's tech ecosystem, including programs like Red Cedar Ventures and Spartan Innovations, to advance commercialization of new intellectual property and strengthen the state's economy.

Pete Martin

Director, Portfolio Management

Vikram Mohan

Venture Analyst

Matthew Okoneski

Director, Venture Investments

Matt Okoneski

Director, Venture Investments

Tommy Skinner

Director, Venture Investments

John Tran

Venture Analyst

Calvin VanderWal

Venture Associate

Past deals in Midwestern US

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.

Functional Fluidics

Funding Round in 2023
Founded in 2014, Functional Fluidics specializes in developing biomarkers and assays for measuring thrombosis and adhesion formation in whole blood under pulsatile flow. Its primary focus is on improving patient care by providing objective data on red blood cell health through its proprietary blood function assays.

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.

FreightRoll

Seed Round in 2023
FreightRoll is a freight technology company that provides digital solutions to streamline shipping and yard operations. It operates a freight marketplace that connects shippers with truckload carriers to quote, book, arrange, and track shipments, and it offers an AI-enabled yard orchestration platform to automate yard processes and improve efficiency. The platform suite includes FreightBOL, a paperless bill of lading app; FreightVISION, which provides in-transit visibility; and FreightLEDGER, a secure data repository for itemized manifests and immutable chain of custody, enabling reporting on carrier performance and loading times. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan.

The Patient Company

Series A in 2023
The Patient Company designs and manufactures SimPull, an automated lateral patient transfer device. SimPull aims to protect clinicians from injuries, shorten transfer times, and eliminate waste associated with disposable components of competing products. Founded in 2019 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company also maintains operations in Scottsdale, Arizona. The motorized device is fully automated and can be operated by a single care team member, enabling safe, efficient transfers with automated management while reducing risk to staff and supporting respectful patient handling.

Micro-LAM Technologies

Series B in 2023
Micro-LAM Technologies is a specialty engineering company that designs and manufactures laser-assisted cutting tools and precision machining solutions for hard-to-machine materials. It offers the Micro-LAM Optimus T+1, a hybrid laser-diamond cutting tool system enabling ultra-precision machining of advanced ceramics, semiconductors, glass and metals. The company provides feasibility analysis, process development, system customization, and installation and ongoing support services to help customers optimize manufacturing setups, including laser wavelength and power, beam delivery, tool geometry, and mounting fixtures. Its services cover manufacturing setup evaluation, laser absorption testing, hardness reduction testing, and process parameter development, among others. Micro-LAM serves customers in optics, aerospace, defense and armor, semiconductor, and automotive sectors. Founded in 2012 and based in Michigan, the company focuses on enabling productivity and reliability in ultra-precision drilling and cutting of brittle and hard materials through its retrofittable laser-assisted technology.

Espervita Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2023
Espervita Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing metabolic reprogramming therapies for cancer. Its programs target areas with significant unmet medical needs, such as liver cancer, to help medical professionals prevent cancer cell proliferation, increase immune recognition, and reduce tumor burden. Founded in 2018 and based in Saline, Michigan, the company aims to expand therapeutic options by reprogramming cellular metabolism to support anti-tumor activity.

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.

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.

Ripple Science

Seed Round in 2023
Ripple Science develops web-based software for health sciences, facilitating participant recruitment and management in clinical, translational, and social science studies. Its platform offers features like study dashboard management, recruitment campaign tracking, potential participant monitoring, enrolled participant tracking, and task management. Serving academic investigators, clinical trial sites, and CROs, Ripple Science has clients including Johns Hopkins University and the University of Michigan.

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 Systems

Funding Round in 2023
Fusion Coolant Systems develops and markets advanced coolant and lubrication systems for metalworking and manufacturing, using supercritical carbon dioxide as a cutting fluid to improve production rates and tool life while reducing health, safety, and environmental risks. Its Pure-Cut 1000 system delivers dry-lubricated supercritical CO2, and LUBE-CUT 1600 combines CO2 with controlled lubrication for various cutting applications; the CHiP Lube system is highlighted as a significant advance in metalworking fluids. The company also provides infrastructure solutions, including carbon dioxide storage tanks, pumps, and related equipment. Its products are used in medical implants and instruments, automotive and heavy equipment, aerospace, defense, and power generation sectors. Fusion Coolant Systems has a strategic partnership with Air Liquide. The business was formerly known as Lean Fluid Systems and was renamed in 2009, and it operates from Canton, Michigan with an additional office in Saint-Priest, France.

Akadeum Life Sciences

Series B in 2023
Akadeum Life Sciences develops bioseparation products that facilitate the removal of target cells from biological samples using microscopic micro-bubbles. Its products enable medical practitioners to efficiently perform downstream testing and analysis.

FreightRoll

Seed Round in 2023
FreightRoll is a freight technology company that provides digital solutions to streamline shipping and yard operations. It operates a freight marketplace that connects shippers with truckload carriers to quote, book, arrange, and track shipments, and it offers an AI-enabled yard orchestration platform to automate yard processes and improve efficiency. The platform suite includes FreightBOL, a paperless bill of lading app; FreightVISION, which provides in-transit visibility; and FreightLEDGER, a secure data repository for itemized manifests and immutable chain of custody, enabling reporting on carrier performance and loading times. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan.

Waldo Solutions

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Waldo Solutions streamlines timber supply management by digitizing traditionally paper-based processes. Its platform enables real-time inventory tracking, seamless communication, improved planning, and enhanced security for loggers, truckers, and land managers.

Waldo Solutions

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Waldo Solutions streamlines timber supply management by digitizing traditionally paper-based processes. Its platform enables real-time inventory tracking, seamless communication, improved planning, and enhanced security for loggers, truckers, and land managers.

CrossBraining

Seed Round in 2023
Founded in 2017 by Josh Nichols, CrossBraining develops a video-based learning platform that enhances skill retention and competency assessment. Its platform enables users to record and teach back tasks using step-by-step video modules, facilitating feedback and proficiency validation for educational institutions and employers.

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.

Atterx Biotherapeutics

Series C in 2023
Atterx Biotherapeutics is a Madison, Wisconsin based company developing therapies to prevent and treat infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. It focuses on preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections, wound infections, and soft tissue infections to enable quicker treatment and improved recovery. Founded in 2001, the company operates from the MG&E Innovation Center in the University Research Park.

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.

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.

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.

Ripple Science

Seed Round in 2022
Ripple Science develops web-based software for health sciences, facilitating participant recruitment and management in clinical, translational, and social science studies. Its platform offers features like study dashboard management, recruitment campaign tracking, potential participant monitoring, enrolled participant tracking, and task management. Serving academic investigators, clinical trial sites, and CROs, Ripple Science has clients including Johns Hopkins University and the University of Michigan.

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 designs and manufactures SimPull, an automated lateral patient transfer device. SimPull aims to protect clinicians from injuries, shorten transfer times, and eliminate waste associated with disposable components of competing products. Founded in 2019 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company also maintains operations in Scottsdale, Arizona. The motorized device is fully automated and can be operated by a single care team member, enabling safe, efficient transfers with automated management while reducing risk to staff and supporting respectful patient handling.

CubeWorks

Seed Round in 2022
CubeWorks develops millimeter-scale wireless sensing solutions for real-time monitoring across diverse environments. The company offers the Cubisens platform, a family of ultra-small software-integrated sensors that measure temperature, imaging and pressure with units under a millimeter in size. The Cubisens system supports deploying multiple units together to tackle larger monitoring tasks and deliver mission-critical information exactly where it is needed. Founded in 2013 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, CubeWorks focuses on ultra-low-power circuitry to enable Internet of Things sensing across industries, including supply chain monitoring and environmental sensing, with a view toward scalable, dependable, and sustainable monitoring solutions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Akadeum Life Sciences

Series B in 2021
Akadeum Life Sciences develops bioseparation products that facilitate the removal of target cells from biological samples using microscopic micro-bubbles. Its products enable medical practitioners to efficiently perform downstream testing and analysis.

Ripple Science

Funding Round in 2021
Ripple Science develops web-based software for health sciences, facilitating participant recruitment and management in clinical, translational, and social science studies. Its platform offers features like study dashboard management, recruitment campaign tracking, potential participant monitoring, enrolled participant tracking, and task management. Serving academic investigators, clinical trial sites, and CROs, Ripple Science has clients including Johns Hopkins University and the University of Michigan.

Asalyxa Bio

Funding Round in 2021
Asalyxa Bio, Inc. is a drug development and platform technology company based in Southfield, Michigan, focusing on innovative therapeutics to address significant unmet medical needs linked to immune signaling dysregulation. The company specializes in developing neutrophil-targeting drugs aimed at combating severe neutrophil-mediated diseases, including conditions like Covid-19. Asalyxa Bio's platform technology facilitates the targeted delivery of both existing and novel drugs directly into over-reactive immune cells, thereby enhancing treatment efficacy. This approach allows for applications across a diverse range of diseases and conditions, positioning Asalyxa Bio as a key player in the field of immunotherapy.

86 Repairs

Seed Round in 2021
86 Repairs is a computer software company that offers a subscription-based platform designed to streamline the repair and maintenance processes for restaurant groups. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides comprehensive management of equipment repairs, including for ice machines, dishwashers, and ovens. Its services feature 24/7 support from a team of experts and deliver actionable insights aimed at enhancing back-of-house operations. By handling the entire service process, 86 Repairs allows restaurant owners to alleviate the burdens of equipment maintenance, enabling them to concentrate on providing quality service to their guests.

Orbion Space Technology

Series B in 2021
Orbion Space Technology develops and manufactures plasma propulsion systems for small satellites, focusing on electric propulsion technology and space systems. Founded in 2016 and based in Houghton, Michigan, the company produces plasma thrusters designed for high-rate manufacturing to support the rapid deployment of small satellites. Its propulsion systems enable precise maneuvering, on-orbit life extension, collision avoidance, and end-of-life deorbit, as well as last-mile deployment from the launch vehicle to the destination orbit, with telemetry interfaces that monitor spacecraft status. By delivering efficient propulsion solutions, Orbion aims to reduce operating costs and enhance the value of satellite data for defense and commercial customers.

ADHD Online

Series A in 2021
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.

Genusee

Seed Round in 2021
Genusee manufactures eco-friendly eyewear products made from recycled materials, specifically single-use plastic water bottles. Based in Flint, Michigan, the company aims to promote sustainability and raise awareness about waste reduction.

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 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.

Asalyxa Bio

Seed Round in 2021
Asalyxa Bio, Inc. is a drug development and platform technology company based in Southfield, Michigan, focusing on innovative therapeutics to address significant unmet medical needs linked to immune signaling dysregulation. The company specializes in developing neutrophil-targeting drugs aimed at combating severe neutrophil-mediated diseases, including conditions like Covid-19. Asalyxa Bio's platform technology facilitates the targeted delivery of both existing and novel drugs directly into over-reactive immune cells, thereby enhancing treatment efficacy. This approach allows for applications across a diverse range of diseases and conditions, positioning Asalyxa Bio as a key player in the field of immunotherapy.

Espervita Therapeutics

Seed Round in 2021
Espervita Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing metabolic reprogramming therapies for cancer. Its programs target areas with significant unmet medical needs, such as liver cancer, to help medical professionals prevent cancer cell proliferation, increase immune recognition, and reduce tumor burden. Founded in 2018 and based in Saline, Michigan, the company aims to expand therapeutic options by reprogramming cellular metabolism to support anti-tumor activity.

Dynamo Metrics

Seed Round in 2020
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.

Rivet Work

Debt Financing in 2020
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.

Ripple Science

Seed Round in 2020
Ripple Science develops web-based software for health sciences, facilitating participant recruitment and management in clinical, translational, and social science studies. Its platform offers features like study dashboard management, recruitment campaign tracking, potential participant monitoring, enrolled participant tracking, and task management. Serving academic investigators, clinical trial sites, and CROs, Ripple Science has clients including Johns Hopkins University and the University of Michigan.

86 Repairs

Funding Round in 2020
86 Repairs is a computer software company that offers a subscription-based platform designed to streamline the repair and maintenance processes for restaurant groups. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company provides comprehensive management of equipment repairs, including for ice machines, dishwashers, and ovens. Its services feature 24/7 support from a team of experts and deliver actionable insights aimed at enhancing back-of-house operations. By handling the entire service process, 86 Repairs allows restaurant owners to alleviate the burdens of equipment maintenance, enabling them to concentrate on providing quality service to their guests.

GreenMark Biomedical

Funding Round in 2020
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.

Alerje

Seed Round in 2020
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.
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