Investors in Michigan

Founded in 1982, The Jordan Company is a middle-market private equity firm that invests in businesses across a wide range of industries. The firm is focused on leverage buyouts and recapitalizations.

Founded in 2010, Seneca Partners is a Michigan-based firm that focuses on providing equity and debt investments in healthcare, information technology, business services and industrial sectors across the United States.

Founded in a small resort community on the shores of Lake Michigan. Coolhouse Labs is a startup accelerator that typically invites5-10 startups from all over the world.

Red Cedar Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in growth capital investments. The firm prefers to invest from apparel to precision agriculture with a focus in energy, engineering, healthcare, FinTech and sports safety companies. Red Cedar Ventures was founded in 2013 and it is based in East Lansing, Michigan. Red Cedar Ventures operates as a subsidiary of Michigan State University Foundation.

Founded in 2010, Detroit Venture Partners is a Michigan-based investment firm targeting early-stage technology companies in the United States.

Hubraum connects tech entrepreneurs and startup companies with the network, capital and business opportunities of Deutsche Telekom. For this hub:raum offers investments and also runs programs in focus fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Smart Home, Internet of Things and Big Data. Since 2012 Hubraum has built a portfolio of more than 20 investments and maintains an ecosystem of around 200 startups.

Michigan Angel Fund specializes in investments in angel deals. The fund does not invest in gaming or real estate related ventures. It prefers investing in early stage start-ups that are at or near revenue. The fund seeks to invest in IT, cleantech, advance manufacturing, and health care. It invests in Michigan companies only. The fund invests between $0.2 million to $2 million in its companies. It prefers investing in companies requiring less than $2 million to reach break-even or sustainability.

A Venture Capital Firm adding value to growth stage companies in the Great Lakes Region. Plymouth Ventures has a well developed network in Michigan and the Great Lakes region and its deal flow has grown dramatically since the inception of PVP I. Plymouth Ventures attracts 200-300 opportunities annually, prioritizing 20-40 for serious consideration and committing to 4-5 new investments each year. Opportunities are sourced directly through Plymouth Ventures’ extensive relationships with entrepreneurs and their advisors, as well as our limited partners. Plymouth Ventures also enjoys significant referral flow from bankers, investment bankers, venture capital firms, private equity firms, angel investor networks, non-bank lenders, lawyers, accountants, trust departments, money managers, insurance agents, and others serving the entrepreneurial community.

Founded in 2009, Ludlow Ventures is a Michigan-based private equity firm targeting early-stage technology companies in the United States.

Invest Detroit Ventures is committed to supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem with capital, on-going mentorship, and community engagement. We implement targeted venture development programs to help build and promote scalable businesses in the region. Their team is committed to growing a robust tech community in Detroit and throughout Michigan. They are collectively focused on implementing an investment strategy that is inclusive and supportive of minority, immigrant, and women entrepreneurs.