Category: Investments

Mi.Bank is a boutique, Michigan-based business-focused community bank, launched in 2019 with strong local investor support and a tech-enabled, personalized banking model. The bank demonstrated resilience during the pandemic, funding large numbers of PPP loans and growing assets swiftly. With leadership transitioned to Jenny Meier and continued strategic expansion under chair Matt Agnone, Mi.Bank is…

Womp is a modern, browser-first 3D creation platform built to democratize design with intuitive volumetric workflows and real-time collaboration. Since its founding in 2019 and $4.7M seed raise in 2022, it has grown steadily—offering web access, community learning, print-on-demand services, and expanding toward light AI tools while maintaining creator data privacy. Though not yet rivaling…

Ample Foods is a San Francisco-based nutrition startup founded in October 2015 by Connor Young, a former CrossFit coach and healthcare entrepreneur. The company specializes in drinkable meal replacements made from real-food ingredients, aiming to provide a convenient and nutritious solution for busy, health-conscious individuals.

Medford Brewing is making craft beer with a universal appeal. They blend gourmet grains and hops to create delicious beers that are florally delightful and very tasty.

World Tree is a U.S.-based climate-tech and agroforestry venture founded in 2015, using fast-growing Empress trees to generate both environmental benefits (carbon drawdown, soil restoration) and investor returns through timber revenue-sharing. It has planted thousands of acres via partnerships with small farmers and repeatedly raised capital through crowdfunding. As of 2025, it’s actively planting and…

Adtoniq is a San Francisco–based startup founded in 2014–15 by adtech veterans Gary Portney and David Levine. Its permission-based advertising platform enables publishers to monetize the otherwise unreachable ad-blocking audience without compromising privacy or user experience. After securing a $3.87M seed round in late 2023, Adtoniq continues to grow its team and product suite into…

Dun Rite Games launched in 2017 as a mobile game studio led by an experienced gamer-founder aiming to disrupt typical mobile gaming models. They secured early crowdfunding in 2018–19.

Doughp takes cookie dough to the next level. They make cookie dough that is both safe and ridiculously fun to eat. They ditch the eggs and heat-treat the flour so your spoon (or face – no judgement) can dive right into this cookie dough. Doughp believes in a life lived raw. The founder’s personal journey…

Cleveland Whiskey uses transformative aging and infusion technology to create a line of revolutionary new flavors that push the boundaries of traditional whiskey. Named “Whiskey Distillery Innovator of the Year,” Cleveland Whiskey has won more than 60 medals at competitions around the world including twenty-two gold and double gold awards. Our process allows us to…

Founded in 2017 by Erik Franks, Jeff Gibson, and Jake Teufert, this California-based aerospace startup (headquartered in Livermore/Los Angeles, CA) specializes in green, non-toxic chemical propulsion systems for small satellites (CubeSats to ESPA class) and orbital transfer vehicles.