Total Reentry Solution (TRS)
Pre Seed Round in 2025
Total Reentry Solution (TRS) is a Digital Health SAAS pioneering organization dedicated to addressing complex challenges.
Fully Integrated Digital Health Tech Company
Ripple Science
Funding 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.
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.
Approva
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Approva is an all-in-one home loan solution that simplifies and accelerates the house loan process by providing users with the best mortgage deal in real-time.
KODE Health
Series B in 2023
KODE Health is a health-tech company based in Holland, Michigan, that offers an innovative on-demand medical coding platform designed to enhance the efficiency and quality of medical coding services. By connecting healthcare providers directly with coders in real time, KODE Health aims to modernize the traditional medical coding process. The platform facilitates the reconciliation of medical records, allowing hospitals to access streamlined and effective coding solutions for better system management.
Bookscore
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Bookscore is a B2B software platform that leverages artificial intelligence to assist editors and publishers in predicting the success of new book submissions. It imports book manuscripts, compares them to a vast database, and provides a comprehensive analysis, streamlining the title acquisition process by reducing time spent on reviews and reports.
Kikcit
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Kikcit is a technology company that operates a social application designed to boost engagement between users and local businesses. The platform offers social quizzes and rewards users for frequent interactions at local establishments, helping businesses enhance customer loyalty and retention.
Vetr Health
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Vetr Health operates a subscription-based veterinary service, offering routine and wellness care for pets. Their unique model includes in-home vet visits, providing convenience and reducing stress for both pet owners and their pets, particularly those with busy schedules or anxiety issues. Additionally, they offer unlimited telehealth visits, ensuring pet owners have access to veterinary care whenever needed.
Quantitative Coin Grading
Pre Seed Round in 2023
QCG is a technology-based coin grading service platform to assess the value of coins.
Reel Free
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Reel Free designed a medical device, similar to an automated reel-in garden hose, for managing oxygen tubing. This innovation enhances user mobility and reduces the risk of falls.
Akeila Bio
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Akeila Bio is developing novel small molecule drugs targeting RXR nuclear receptor biology with applications in a variety of disease areas
Protein Pints
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Protein Pints is a premium ice cream manufacturer specializing in high-protein, low-sugar desserts. Their product line includes various flavors like chocolate, strawberry, cookie dough, and mint, all made with natural ingredients and lactose-free, gluten-free whey protein isolates. The company caters to health-conscious individuals seeking to meet their daily nutritional goals through indulgent, guilt-free treats.
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.
GreenMark Biomedical
Funding Round in 2023
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.
Loopy Products
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Loopy Products is a manufacturer focused on creating sustainable houseware solutions that address the pressing issue of agricultural waste. The company develops alternatives to single-use plastics by utilizing upcycled crop waste, thereby helping to mitigate environmental impacts associated with traditional disposal methods such as burning and landfilling. In addition to producing eco-friendly products, Loopy Products aims to raise awareness about the plastic crisis, educating consumers and businesses about the importance of adopting sustainable materials for a greener future. Through its innovative approach, Loopy Products contributes to reducing air pollution and promoting responsible consumption.
UniServices
Pre Seed Round in 2023
UniServices operates an online platform that connects college students with local residents and businesses seeking assistance with various tasks such as dog walking, painting, or tutoring. This marketplace facilitates the completion of odd jobs within communities, enabling students to earn additional income while providing convenient services to those in need.
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.
Targeted Alpha Therapeutics
Pre Seed Round in 2023
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TRS Staffing Solutions
Pre Seed Round in 2023
TRS Staffing Solutions, Inc. is an engineering recruitment agency that specializes in connecting companies within sectors such as oil, gas, chemicals, infrastructure, life sciences, manufacturing, mining, and power and energy with skilled professionals. The firm offers a range of services, including recruitment process outsourcing, payroll management, direct hire placement, contingent workforce solutions, talent mapping, and recruitment campaigns. By providing these services, TRS Staffing Solutions aims to deliver cost-effective and compliant workforce solutions, enabling organizations to effectively manage their talent needs while helping candidates find rewarding employment opportunities.
Deepview AI
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Deepview is a technology company focused on bringing to market the world’s best AI Cameras for manufacturing and automotive applications.
Stocked
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Stocked is a delivery platform that specializes in bringing groceries and other consumables to people in vacation and recreational areas, such as camp sites and marinas. The company's service connects customers with local businesses, allowing them to order groceries online and have them delivered directly to their doorstep. This convenience enables users to save time and money, as they no longer need to visit physical stores to purchase essential items.
NE1:Plays
Pre Seed Round in 2023
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Great Lakes Crystal Technologies
Seed Round in 2023
Great Lakes Crystal Technologies manufactures crystal diamond materials for advanced applications. The company provides a proprietary diamond crystal growth technology that enables production of high-performance diamond materials at a lower cost than traditional methods, supporting use in semiconductor, electronics, and energy sectors. It focuses on delivering cost-effective diamond materials for demanding industrial applications.
Vetr Health
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Vetr Health operates a subscription-based veterinary service, offering routine and wellness care for pets. Their unique model includes in-home vet visits, providing convenience and reducing stress for both pet owners and their pets, particularly those with busy schedules or anxiety issues. Additionally, they offer unlimited telehealth visits, ensuring pet owners have access to veterinary care whenever needed.
Elite Care Technologies Material
Pre Seed Round in 2023
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Sorfeo is a company focused on acquiring, launching, and building consumer product brands that originated on Amazon. It operates a brand-building platform designed to identify and grow proven consumer brands. Sorfeo provides a structured process for brand acquisition, along with the necessary resources and expertise to support scaling and success. This approach enables clients to develop a portfolio of high-quality brands that are strategically positioned to thrive in a competitive marketplace.
Mentavi is an online platform specializing in mental health services, notably ADHD assessments interpreted by licensed psychologists. It offers face-to-face consultations and phone visits for prescriptions and treatment recommendations.
Opnr
Convertible Note in 2023
Opnr is an online marketplace streamlining talent discovery and booking for musicians and event organizers. It leverages data analytics to match suitable performers with events, while also incorporating fanbase influence in ticket sales.
Orbion Space Technology
Funding Round in 2023
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.
Smart Bridge Medical
Funding Round in 2023
Smart Bridge Medical, Inc. is a woman-founded startup focused on addressing critical unmet clinical needs in the healthcare sector. The company specializes in developing innovative respiratory management devices designed to prevent accidental disconnections between a patient's breathing tubes and ventilators, which can lead to severe health risks. Its flagship product, POPSafe™, is a patented device that effectively tackles the issue of "pop-off" events associated with both tracheostomy tubes and endotracheal tubes. The leadership team at Smart Bridge Medical comprises experienced medical device executives who collectively have over 100 years of industry knowledge and have successfully generated more than $7 billion in global medical device revenues. By prioritizing compliance and speed in bringing solutions to market, Smart Bridge Medical aims to enhance patient safety and support healthcare providers in managing ventilator-dependent patients more effectively.
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.
Revolin Sports
Funding Round in 2023
Revolin Sports designs, manufactures, and sells eco-friendly sporting equipment, specializing in plant-based pickleball paddles. Their products cater to players of all skill levels, focusing on sustainability without compromising performance.
TiiCKER
Seed Round in 2023
TiiCKER is an intelligent software platform that helps publicly traded companies engage, verify, and reward their retail investors. It enables investors to view and manage their holdings, access commission-free trading, and discover benefits linked to their shares in a single place. For companies, the platform provides tools to measure retail investor engagement, convert consumers to shareholders, and deliver verified shareholder perks, direct-to-shareholder marketing, insights, and content. The service supports attracting new investors and assessing shareholder lifetime value through analytics, thereby strengthening investor relationships and long-term engagement.
Kall Morris
Series A in 2023
Kall Morris is a space solutions company developing technology for rendezvousing, retrieving, and relocating objects in orbit. It aims to safeguard space and its services by using proprietary AI/ML software and patented hardware to secure orbital hazards non-destructively.
Enspired Solutions
Seed Round in 2023
Enspired Solutions commercializes patented technology to address PFAS by permanently destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and transforming them into non-toxic byproducts. The process mineralizes PFAS into benign components such as water, fluoride, and simple carbon compounds, enabling on-site treatment without off-site disposal. This approach aims to protect water sustainability, reduce liability, and shift the substance lifecycle toward a waste-free system while potentially improving energy efficiency in treatment operations.
MagPlasma
Pre Seed Round in 2023
MagPlasma specializes in developing plasma systems for air purification and surface disinfection. Their primary focus is on creating advanced technologies that protect individuals from airborne contaminants, with a particular emphasis on healthcare settings.
Farmish
Funding Round in 2023
Farmish operates a digital marketplace connecting consumers with local farmers and backyard growers. Users can buy and sell homegrown produce, eggs, plants, and garden supplies directly from each other.
Titan Bioplastics
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Titan Bioplastics is a material engineering company focused on nano-technology based composites and sustainable material solutions for manufacturing. It commercializes material innovations for multiple industries, including defense and energy/environmental technology, and specializes in coatings, polymer composites, nano barrier technology, graphene oxide and graphene resin composites, masterbatches, pilot-scale compounding, material testing, bioremediation, and energy capture technology. The company also manufactures plant-based composites and bioplastics for packaging, construction, and related applications, emphasizing recycled plastics, carbon-negative materials, and helping customers meet recycled-content standards while reducing waste.
CavGene Therapeutics
Pre Seed Round in 2023
CavGene Therapeutics is a biotechnology company specializing in gene therapy for neurodegenerative diseases. Its primary focus is developing a treatment for levodopa-induced dyskinesia (LID), a common complication in Parkinson's disease patients. CavGene's approach involves using a proprietary adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based RNA interference (RNAi) technology to target specific L-type calcium channel isoforms in the brain, aiming to improve patients' quality of life and reduce the burden on caregivers.
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.
ADASTEC
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Adastec specializes in developing an advanced Level 4 automation platform specifically for full-size buses and coaches. Their Open Automated Bus Platform is tailored for large-scale public transport, enabling automated vehicles to operate along predefined routes on public roads. The platform supports original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in creating optimal automated bus configurations that meet the specific needs of transport operators. Additionally, Adastec offers fully electric, sensor-based automated buses integrated with a proprietary cloud and mobile applications, facilitating the operation of automated bus fleets for their clients.
The Bee Corp
Funding Round in 2022
The Bee Corp is a company that specializes in enhancing agricultural productivity through advanced technological solutions. Its primary offering, Verifli, utilizes infrared inspection technology and data analytics to monitor beehives. This innovative platform allows growers to assess the number, health, and distribution of pollinating bees, ensuring effective pollination. By enabling beekeepers to measure pollination value and protect crop yields, The Bee Corp aims to increase agricultural output and support the sustainability of farming practices.
HealthBridge
Funding Round in 2022
HealthBridge is an Insurtech company focused on transforming the healthcare payment landscape, particularly in employer-sponsored insurance. The company aims to alleviate the financial burden faced by patients related to deductibles and coinsurance by offering financial security and flexibility. HealthBridge collaborates with employers and healthcare providers to facilitate immediate coverage of patient claims, ensuring that costs are addressed promptly. Additionally, the company provides consolidated monthly statements and manageable repayment terms, streamlining the financial process for both patients and providers. Through these efforts, HealthBridge seeks to enhance the overall efficiency of the healthcare ecosystem.
Advertent Biotherapeutics
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Advertent Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for the musculoskeletal system. It specializes in creating precision treatments to maintain muscle health, accelerate healing, and improve patient outcomes.
JustAir Solutions
Pre Seed Round in 2022
JustAir Solutions is an air pollution monitoring company. They provide mapping, monitoring, and visualizing. Monitor the air people breathe at a neighborhood level. They observe the activity and trends that drive air quality.
Kozi
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kozi is a digital platform that accelerates relocation for people affected by property loss by providing rapid access to temporary housing after a loss is reported. It automates the search and placement of housing for displaced families and supports automated additional living expense services, helping insurers cover costs such as meals and hotel stays until the primary residence is habitable.
JustAir Solutions
Pre Seed Round in 2022
JustAir Solutions is an air pollution monitoring company. They provide mapping, monitoring, and visualizing. Monitor the air people breathe at a neighborhood level. They observe the activity and trends that drive air quality.
On Farm Efficiency dba CryoCellar
Pre Seed Round in 2022
CryoCellar is an agri-tech company focused on enhancing the refrigerated cold chain for agricultural producers. By utilizing a patent-pending container that employs super-compressed CO2, the company provides a solution to extend the refrigeration period of produce. This innovation allows small farmers to expand their distribution range and access markets that are often dominated by larger corporate farms. Additionally, CryoCellar aims to assist agricultural producers in reducing emissions while ensuring the availability of safe food, thereby supporting sustainable practices within the industry.
Farmish
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Farmish operates a digital marketplace connecting consumers with local farmers and backyard growers. Users can buy and sell homegrown produce, eggs, plants, and garden supplies directly from each other.
Cogrounded
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Cogrounded is a consulting firm that offers managed services to help educational organizations publish and market programs for K‑12 audiences. Founded in 2022 and based in East Lansing, Michigan, the company provides a platform that combines strategic marketing and publishing expertise. Its services enable clients to scale their educational impact while pursuing commercial success.
Will Winn Games
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Will Winn Games is a game development studio focused on creating engaging multiplayer video game experiences. The company is dedicated to designing, developing, and marketing innovative games that facilitate social connections among players. By rebuilding their games from the ground up as fully online multiplayer experiences, Will Winn Games aims to provide gamers with immersive experiences across all major gaming platforms, enabling them to forge friendships and rivalries through gameplay.
RedoxBlox
Series A in 2022
RedoxBlox develops thermochemical energy storage technology to decarbonize high-temperature industrial thermal processing and provide long-duration energy storage for the grid. The technology enables continuous high-temperature heat while integrating with existing infrastructure to replace natural gas combustion, supporting electrification and renewables deployment. It reduces carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions, enhances safety and resilience, and aims to lower total capital cost for industrial processors and power plant operators. By delivering scalable, long-duration heat, RedoxBlox helps industries leverage renewable energy and move toward low-emission operations.
HealthBridge
Funding Round in 2022
HealthBridge is an Insurtech company focused on transforming the healthcare payment landscape, particularly in employer-sponsored insurance. The company aims to alleviate the financial burden faced by patients related to deductibles and coinsurance by offering financial security and flexibility. HealthBridge collaborates with employers and healthcare providers to facilitate immediate coverage of patient claims, ensuring that costs are addressed promptly. Additionally, the company provides consolidated monthly statements and manageable repayment terms, streamlining the financial process for both patients and providers. Through these efforts, HealthBridge seeks to enhance the overall efficiency of the healthcare ecosystem.
Judy Security
Series A in 2022
Judy Security is a cyber security company servicing small and medium businesses. The company's technology Judy uses a secure and private vault to create, store and protect all their passwords, keeping unauthorized users out of their login data.
Judy Security
Series A in 2022
Judy Security is a cyber security company servicing small and medium businesses. The company's technology Judy uses a secure and private vault to create, store and protect all their passwords, keeping unauthorized users out of their login data.
EeroQ is a company focused on designing quantum computer chips, specifically utilizing a novel approach that involves trapping and controlling individual electrons on superfluid helium. Founded to address the challenges in building large-scale quantum computers, EeroQ aims to advance the practical application of quantum technology through its innovative electron-on-helium architecture. This technology harnesses the purity of superfluid helium to preserve the intrinsic quantum properties of each electron, effectively creating qubits that enhance computing power delivery. Developed in collaboration with Michigan State University, EeroQ's core technology is protected by patents, positioning the company to lead advancements in the quantum computing field while also fostering discussions on ethical guidelines to ensure the technology's positive impact.
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.
Fleet Lab
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Fleet Lab improves traditional school bus systems by integrating specially designed electric vans, aiming to enhance safety, efficiency, and equity in K-12 student transportation.
Meknology
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Meknology is a startup developing innovative technical solutions for water treatment. They manufacture devices that separate water from sludge, salt, solids, heavy metals, and other liquids, enabling businesses to recover precious metals used in the plating process.
KindKatch
Pre Seed Round in 2022
KindKatch is a technology company that specializes in audience engagement solutions. It empowers brands to create personalized video content, enabling them to capture attention, build deeper relationships with audiences, and drive conversions more effectively.
Kibage
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kibage operates a care coordination platform that connects family caregivers with care agencies for in-home elder care. The platform supports care agencies by sourcing new clients and caregivers and providing a technology system with shared resources to reduce costs and help grow operations. For family caregivers, Kibage offers a private, safe platform to coordinate care with relatives and to connect with agencies on-demand. The solution includes scheduling tools for families and providers, geographic mapping for caregiver tracking, and payment system integration, and supports short-duration services and the formation of care groups. This enables the senior care market to access flexible, scalable, and user-directed home care management and delivery.
Enspired Solutions
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Enspired Solutions commercializes patented technology to address PFAS by permanently destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and transforming them into non-toxic byproducts. The process mineralizes PFAS into benign components such as water, fluoride, and simple carbon compounds, enabling on-site treatment without off-site disposal. This approach aims to protect water sustainability, reduce liability, and shift the substance lifecycle toward a waste-free system while potentially improving energy efficiency in treatment operations.
86 Repairs
Series A in 2022
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.
Kall Morris
Funding Round in 2022
Kall Morris is a space solutions company developing technology for rendezvousing, retrieving, and relocating objects in orbit. It aims to safeguard space and its services by using proprietary AI/ML software and patented hardware to secure orbital hazards non-destructively.
Titan Bioplastics
Funding Round in 2022
Titan Bioplastics is a material engineering company focused on nano-technology based composites and sustainable material solutions for manufacturing. It commercializes material innovations for multiple industries, including defense and energy/environmental technology, and specializes in coatings, polymer composites, nano barrier technology, graphene oxide and graphene resin composites, masterbatches, pilot-scale compounding, material testing, bioremediation, and energy capture technology. The company also manufactures plant-based composites and bioplastics for packaging, construction, and related applications, emphasizing recycled plastics, carbon-negative materials, and helping customers meet recycled-content standards while reducing waste.
Retia Medical
Series B in 2022
Retia Medical, LLC is a medical device company based in East Lansing, Michigan, focused on developing innovative monitoring solutions for high-risk patients. The company specializes in hemodynamic monitors that assess critical health metrics, particularly cardiac output, which indicates the rate of blood flow from the heart. These devices are designed to support clinicians in detecting, diagnosing, and treating life-threatening conditions during high-risk surgeries, such as cardiac, neuro, transplant, and gastrointestinal procedures. Retia Medical's technology is applicable in various healthcare settings, including intensive care units, operating rooms, and potentially emergency departments or home care. By utilizing advanced algorithms, its monitoring systems provide accurate data on blood flow, enabling healthcare providers to make informed decisions that enhance patient care for conditions like sepsis, heart failure, and multi-organ failure. The company aims to seek FDA approval for its products, which are backed by extensive validation through animal and human studies and support from industry experts.
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.
CrossBraining
Pre Seed Round in 2022
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.
Enspired Solutions
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Enspired Solutions commercializes patented technology to address PFAS by permanently destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and transforming them into non-toxic byproducts. The process mineralizes PFAS into benign components such as water, fluoride, and simple carbon compounds, enabling on-site treatment without off-site disposal. This approach aims to protect water sustainability, reduce liability, and shift the substance lifecycle toward a waste-free system while potentially improving energy efficiency in treatment operations.
Protara Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2022
Protara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company focused on identifying and advancing transformative therapies for cancer and rare diseases. Its lead program, TARA-002, is an investigational cell therapy being developed for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer and lymphatic malformations, while IV choline chloride is an investigational phospholipid substrate replacement therapy for intestinal failure-associated liver disease. The company is based in New York, New York.
RedoxBlox
Pre Seed Round in 2022
RedoxBlox develops thermochemical energy storage technology to decarbonize high-temperature industrial thermal processing and provide long-duration energy storage for the grid. The technology enables continuous high-temperature heat while integrating with existing infrastructure to replace natural gas combustion, supporting electrification and renewables deployment. It reduces carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions, enhances safety and resilience, and aims to lower total capital cost for industrial processors and power plant operators. By delivering scalable, long-duration heat, RedoxBlox helps industries leverage renewable energy and move toward low-emission operations.
Munetrix
Funding Round in 2022
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.
Protara Therapeutics
Seed Round in 2022
Protara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company focused on identifying and advancing transformative therapies for cancer and rare diseases. Its lead program, TARA-002, is an investigational cell therapy being developed for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer and lymphatic malformations, while IV choline chloride is an investigational phospholipid substrate replacement therapy for intestinal failure-associated liver disease. The company is based in New York, New York.
Polyplastic Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Polyplastic Technologies specializes in recycling mixed plastic waste into usable materials. Its proprietary technology improves the efficiency of mixed-plastic recycling, enabling recovery of high-grade polypropylene.
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.
KODE Health
Series A in 2022
KODE Health is a health-tech company based in Holland, Michigan, that offers an innovative on-demand medical coding platform designed to enhance the efficiency and quality of medical coding services. By connecting healthcare providers directly with coders in real time, KODE Health aims to modernize the traditional medical coding process. The platform facilitates the reconciliation of medical records, allowing hospitals to access streamlined and effective coding solutions for better system management.
Plinqit offers a SaaS platform that enables banks to offer goal-based micro-savings accounts. The solution covers onboarding and administration of customer accounts, analytics across user activity, and publishing tools to deliver content and support cross-selling. The platform supports both traditional and digital banks in attracting and retaining depositors by providing interactive savings applications and gamification, enabling customers and their children to save and learn modern money management techniques. Founded in 2015 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Plinqit focuses on helping financial institutions engage savers through a structured saving experience and automated saving workflows.
Revolin Sports
Seed Round in 2022
Revolin Sports designs, manufactures, and sells eco-friendly sporting equipment, specializing in plant-based pickleball paddles. Their products cater to players of all skill levels, focusing on sustainability without compromising performance.
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.
Bamf Health
Series B in 2022
Bamf Health, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a biotechnology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based molecular imaging and targeted radiation therapy. The company operates health care facilities that design, develop, and build cyclotron-equipped radiopharmacies and clinics. Bamf Health aims to advance personalized medicine through AI-enabled molecular imaging and theranostics, producing novel tracers for non-invasive diagnostics in various conditions, including cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cardiac diseases, as well as applications for PTSD and depression. By utilizing advanced imaging technologies and radiopharmaceuticals, Bamf Health administers targeted therapies that enhance treatment monitoring and deliver precise interventions to diseased cells, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
Uru Sports
Series A in 2022
Founded in 2015, Uru Sports operates an online platform connecting field hockey players, coaches, and teams globally. Its platform facilitates job searches for athletes and coaches overseas, while enabling teams to discover talent efficiently.
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.
Pocketnest
Seed Round in 2022
Pocketnest is a fintech company specializing in comprehensive digital financial planning for Generation X and millennials. It partners with various financial institutions such as banks, credit unions, and investment advisors to provide white-label software solutions. Leveraging psychology, behavioral science, and coaching principles, Pocketnest helps users navigate ten key personal finance themes, generating tailored action plans and recommendations.
Airway Innovations
Seed Round in 2021
Airway Innovations, LLC is a company that specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced airway management solutions aimed at preventing unplanned extubations in intubated patients. Its flagship product, TubeTrac, is an innovative endotracheal tube holder that transfers pull force from the endotracheal tube to the back of the patient’s head, effectively preventing self-extubations. The patented design of TubeTrac allows for greater adjustability, facilitating oral care and repositioning of the tube to minimize the risk of lip ulcers and pressure sores. This product not only enhances patient comfort but also supports improved quality of care and safety in healthcare settings. Founded in 2014 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Airway Innovations is dedicated to raising the standard of care for intubated patients through its practical and effective solutions.
Revolin Sports
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Revolin Sports designs, manufactures, and sells eco-friendly sporting equipment, specializing in plant-based pickleball paddles. Their products cater to players of all skill levels, focusing on sustainability without compromising performance.
Smart Bridge Medical
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Smart Bridge Medical, Inc. is a woman-founded startup focused on addressing critical unmet clinical needs in the healthcare sector. The company specializes in developing innovative respiratory management devices designed to prevent accidental disconnections between a patient's breathing tubes and ventilators, which can lead to severe health risks. Its flagship product, POPSafe™, is a patented device that effectively tackles the issue of "pop-off" events associated with both tracheostomy tubes and endotracheal tubes. The leadership team at Smart Bridge Medical comprises experienced medical device executives who collectively have over 100 years of industry knowledge and have successfully generated more than $7 billion in global medical device revenues. By prioritizing compliance and speed in bringing solutions to market, Smart Bridge Medical aims to enhance patient safety and support healthcare providers in managing ventilator-dependent patients more effectively.
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.
SBE Medical
Pre Seed Round in 2021
SBE Medical specializes in the development of innovative urinary catheters designed specifically for female patients. Their catheter aims to enhance patient comfort, reduce the risk of urinary tract infections, and save clinicians time.
Full Cycle School
Pre Seed Round in 2021
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BitLyft
Seed Round in 2021
BitLyft provides custom security services and develops a network management platform to combat cybersecurity threats. The platform offers active monitoring and detection, threat remediation, user behavior analytics, application monitoring, network forensics, log management and reporting, and file integrity monitoring, along with compliance assurance and cloud security features. By integrating these capabilities, BitLyft supports organizations in building and managing security operations and DevOps workflows effectively.
FirstIgnite
Seed Round in 2021
FirstIgnite develops AI-powered marketing software tailored for universities. Its platform automates business development, connecting academic experts with relevant industries to facilitate patent licensing and publication commercialization.
Will Winn Games
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Will Winn Games is a game development studio focused on creating engaging multiplayer video game experiences. The company is dedicated to designing, developing, and marketing innovative games that facilitate social connections among players. By rebuilding their games from the ground up as fully online multiplayer experiences, Will Winn Games aims to provide gamers with immersive experiences across all major gaming platforms, enabling them to forge friendships and rivalries through gameplay.
TiiCKER
Pre Seed Round in 2021
TiiCKER is an intelligent software platform that helps publicly traded companies engage, verify, and reward their retail investors. It enables investors to view and manage their holdings, access commission-free trading, and discover benefits linked to their shares in a single place. For companies, the platform provides tools to measure retail investor engagement, convert consumers to shareholders, and deliver verified shareholder perks, direct-to-shareholder marketing, insights, and content. The service supports attracting new investors and assessing shareholder lifetime value through analytics, thereby strengthening investor relationships and long-term engagement.
Tandem
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Tandem is a technology company that provides a scheduling platform designed to streamline operations and foster community engagement within educational institutions. The platform empowers users to manage resources, schedule events, and stay informed about campus activities, thereby enhancing overall campus coordination and communication.
MyPlasma
Pre Seed Round in 2021
MyPlasma is a webshop for electric lighters.
MAI Therapeutics
Pre Seed Round in 2021
MAI Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on the design and development of a generative network platform that utilizes mathematical artificial intelligence software to identify and create potential drugs. The platform enables the generation of new molecular entities and the modification of existing molecules, allowing for in silico ADMET testing to ensure desired efficacy and toxicity profiles. MAI Therapeutics partners with other biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to advance molecules through clinical trials, targeting areas such as anti-stimulant addiction therapies, mutation-proof drugs, and monoclonal antibodies for Covid-19. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to facilitate the development of novel therapeutics that address significant medical needs.
Indapta Therapeutics
Funding Round in 2021
Indapta Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing an off-the-shelf, non-engineered NK (natural killer) cell therapy platform for treating blood and solid tumor cancers. The company aims to enhance the immune response and improve antibody therapy cytotoxicity.