Techstars

TripSlip is a Detroit based Ed Tech company that has solved the paper problem for field trips.

Lenme is a fintech company that facilitates peer-to-peer lending via its mobile application. It connects borrowers seeking small loans with lenders looking for investment opportunities, providing an alternative to traditional banking services.

Innovakote is a Michigan-based company, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Kent City, that specializes in recycling wasted powder coating into fresh powder through its proprietary process. By offering recycled powder coating services, Innovakote aims to eliminate waste and significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with the powder coating supply chain. The company utilizes advanced equipment and color technology to ensure that no powder coating is discarded in landfills, thereby enabling clients to meet their specific requirements while minimizing environmental impact and overall costs.

Airspace Link designs and develops an enterprise SAAS platform for managing local government airspace for drones. It offers solutions such as AirRegistry for automated drone delivery approvals, AirInspect for inspection tools, AirHub for network generation, and AirLink for inter-governmental airspace sharing. Founded in 2018, the company is based in Plymouth, Michigan.

Tennibot, Inc. is a company based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, that specializes in creating a robotic tennis ball collector designed to enhance the playing experience for tennis players. Established in 2018, the device employs computer vision and artificial intelligence to intelligently identify when and where to collect tennis balls. This innovative technology allows the collector to autonomously return to its designated spot once it is full, significantly reducing the time and effort required by players, coaches, and tennis clubs to gather stray balls. By streamlining this aspect of training and play, Tennibot aims to help users concentrate more on their game.

Tennibot, Inc. is a company based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, that specializes in creating a robotic tennis ball collector designed to enhance the playing experience for tennis players. Established in 2018, the device employs computer vision and artificial intelligence to intelligently identify when and where to collect tennis balls. This innovative technology allows the collector to autonomously return to its designated spot once it is full, significantly reducing the time and effort required by players, coaches, and tennis clubs to gather stray balls. By streamlining this aspect of training and play, Tennibot aims to help users concentrate more on their game.

ToDooly is a social platform founded in 2017 and based in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, that facilitates connections between community members and local students to assist with everyday tasks. The platform enables users to hire students for simple outdoor tasks at a rate of $20 per hour, plus a $5 booking fee. Tasks offered are limited to those that do not require specialized skills, such as landscaping or heavy cleaning, focusing instead on routine household work like yard maintenance and basic cleaning. By leveraging the availability of college-age students, ToDooly provides a convenient solution for individuals seeking assistance with their to-do lists.

Airspace Link designs and develops an enterprise SAAS platform for managing local government airspace for drones. It offers solutions such as AirRegistry for automated drone delivery approvals, AirInspect for inspection tools, AirHub for network generation, and AirLink for inter-governmental airspace sharing. Founded in 2018, the company is based in Plymouth, Michigan.

AgHelp operates an online platform connecting agricultural employers with farmworkers and worker support agencies. Its platform enables efficient job matching, addressing the acute labor shortage in agriculture. Founded in 2017, AgHelp is headquartered in Belding, Michigan.

AgHelp operates an online platform connecting agricultural employers with farmworkers and worker support agencies. Its platform enables efficient job matching, addressing the acute labor shortage in agriculture. Founded in 2017, AgHelp is headquartered in Belding, Michigan.

EcoG GmbH is a technology company specializing in the development of an Internet of Things (IoT) operating system tailored for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Fürth, Germany, with additional offices in Oslo, Norway, and Detroit, Michigan, EcoG provides charger manufacturers with tools and solutions that facilitate the design, development, and maintenance of charging systems. Its offerings include a comprehensive starter kit that encompasses charging control, backend connectivity, payment solutions, and user interface components. The company’s open API architecture allows for the integration of common IoT protocols, enabling the creation of value-added services and a more customizable charging experience. By transforming the business model of EV charging, EcoG empowers businesses to leverage the app economy within charging infrastructure, thereby enhancing the overall user experience and creating shared revenue opportunities.

FreshCar is a company that specializes in car subscription services, offering a platform that allows auto dealerships to create and manage their own subscription offerings. Founded in 2016 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, FreshCar develops software specifically for vehicle subscriptions, providing advanced solutions for auto retailers, original equipment manufacturers, and fleet operators. The company's platform enables customers to access a variety of vehicles on a monthly subscription basis, which includes insurance, maintenance, and roadside assistance, thereby eliminating the need for down payments and additional costs. FreshCar also offers strategic consulting services to help automotive businesses effectively implement and enhance their subscription models.

Fathom Drones Inc is a company specializing in the development of innovative underwater drones that prioritize user-friendliness and portability. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Fathom aims to revolutionize underwater exploration by making it accessible to a broader audience. Its flagship product, the Fathom One, enables users to explore underwater environments remotely, controlling the drone via a mobile application from a dry location. This technology allows individuals to experience underwater diving without physical immersion, catering to both recreational enthusiasts and professionals in various fields.

SEEVA Technologies develops visibility systems to enhance automotive perception and safety by keeping sensors and optical components clear in challenging conditions. The company uses heat and washer fluid to remove snow, ice, mud, sand, dirt and bugs from windshields, LED headlamps, tail lamps, cameras, sensors and related hardware. Its QwikTherm system is designed to clean vehicle sensors, cameras, radar and windshields to support reliable operation of ADAS and autonomous driving systems. Founded in 2017 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, SEEVA aims to ensure that perception systems function properly under real-world conditions such as mud, snow, freezing rain and debris, enabling safer vehicle operation and improved sensing performance across commercial and passenger vehicles.

EcoG GmbH is a technology company specializing in the development of an Internet of Things (IoT) operating system tailored for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Fürth, Germany, with additional offices in Oslo, Norway, and Detroit, Michigan, EcoG provides charger manufacturers with tools and solutions that facilitate the design, development, and maintenance of charging systems. Its offerings include a comprehensive starter kit that encompasses charging control, backend connectivity, payment solutions, and user interface components. The company’s open API architecture allows for the integration of common IoT protocols, enabling the creation of value-added services and a more customizable charging experience. By transforming the business model of EV charging, EcoG empowers businesses to leverage the app economy within charging infrastructure, thereby enhancing the overall user experience and creating shared revenue opportunities.

Fathom Drones Inc is a company specializing in the development of innovative underwater drones that prioritize user-friendliness and portability. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Fathom aims to revolutionize underwater exploration by making it accessible to a broader audience. Its flagship product, the Fathom One, enables users to explore underwater environments remotely, controlling the drone via a mobile application from a dry location. This technology allows individuals to experience underwater diving without physical immersion, catering to both recreational enthusiasts and professionals in various fields.

SEEVA Technologies develops visibility systems to enhance automotive perception and safety by keeping sensors and optical components clear in challenging conditions. The company uses heat and washer fluid to remove snow, ice, mud, sand, dirt and bugs from windshields, LED headlamps, tail lamps, cameras, sensors and related hardware. Its QwikTherm system is designed to clean vehicle sensors, cameras, radar and windshields to support reliable operation of ADAS and autonomous driving systems. Founded in 2017 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, SEEVA aims to ensure that perception systems function properly under real-world conditions such as mud, snow, freezing rain and debris, enabling safer vehicle operation and improved sensing performance across commercial and passenger vehicles.

Elegus Technologies, Inc. is a company based in Detroit, Michigan, that specializes in the development and commercialization of separator membranes composed of nanoscale fibers. Founded in 2014, Elegus focuses on enhancing the performance of various energy storage technologies, including lithium-ion, lithium-sulfur, and lithium-air batteries. The company’s innovative separator technology, derived from extensive research at the University of Michigan, addresses critical challenges in battery performance, such as dendrite growth and thickness constraints. By enabling battery manufacturers to increase energy density without compromising safety, Elegus aims to support the evolving demands of the battery industry. The company's commitment to innovation positions it to provide high-performance solutions for contemporary and future energy storage applications.

SkySpecs develops unmanned aerial vehicles and integrated software solutions for the wind energy sector, focusing on operations and maintenance. Its offerings include analytics, blade inspection services, engineering projects, and collaborative tools that aggregate and digitize data from multiple sources. The Horizon reporting platform and a central data repository streamline communication with third parties and enable full‑scale repair campaigns. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with an additional office in Amsterdam, Netherlands. SkySpecs aims to enhance productivity, efficiency, and returns for renewable energy assets by providing purpose‑built technologies that help customers make informed decisions.

Founded in 2011, SpotHero is a leading independent marketplace for parking reservations in North America. It offers a mobile application and website that enables drivers to locate, price, compare, and reserve discounted parking spots from various garages and lots.

Founded in 2011, SpotHero is a leading independent marketplace for parking reservations in North America. It offers a mobile application and website that enables drivers to locate, price, compare, and reserve discounted parking spots from various garages and lots.

Founded in 2011, SpotHero is a leading independent marketplace for parking reservations in North America. It offers a mobile application and website that enables drivers to locate, price, compare, and reserve discounted parking spots from various garages and lots.