Ann Arbor SPARK

North America, Michigan, United States, Ann Arbor

Description

Ann Arbor SPARK is Ann Arbor’s engine for economic development.

Investor Profile

Ann Arbor SPARK has made 98 investments, with 0 in the past 12 months and 10% as lead.

Stage Focus

Seed (47%)
Series Unknown (29%)
Series A (7%)
Grant (5%)
Debt Financing (4%)
Convertible Note (3%)
Pre Seed (2%)
Non Equity Assistance (1%)
Post Ipo Equity (1%)
Series B (1%)

Country Focus

United States (100%)

Industry Focus

Biotechnology
Health Care
Manufacturing
Medical Device
Medical
Information Technology
Software
Health Diagnostics
Life Science
Mobile

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Ann Arbor SPARK frequently co-invest with?

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation

North America, Michigan, United States, Lansing

Co-Investments: 1

Michigan Rise

North America, Michigan, United States, East Lansing

Co-Investments: 3

Invest Detroit Ventures

North America, Michigan, United States, Detroit

Co-Investments: 2

Northern Michigan Angels

North America, Michigan, United States, Traverse City

Co-Investments: 1

OUP (Osage University Partners)

North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Bala Cynwyd

Co-Investments: 2

First Step Fund

North America, Michigan, United States, Detroit

Co-Investments: 3

Invest Detroit

North America, Michigan, United States, Detroit

Co-Investments: 2

Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition

North America, Michigan, United States, Detroit

Co-Investments: 1

Wakestream Ventures

North America, Michigan, United States, Grand Rapids

Co-Investments: 2

Blue Water Angels

North America, Michigan, United States, Midland

Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Ann Arbor SPARK often collaborate with?

Lorne Zalesin

North America, Michigan, United States, Detroit

Shared Deals: 2

David Fry

North America, Michigan, United States, Ann Arbor

Shared Deals: 2

Robert Dowdell

North America, California, United States, Orange

Shared Deals: 2

Suman Dutta

Asia, Delhi, India, New Delhi

Shared Deals: 1

David Fingerman

Shared Deals: 1

Mario Cabel

Shared Deals: 1

Rudy Pataro

North America, Michigan, United States, Detroit

Shared Deals: 1

Steve Fireng

North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago

Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Ann Arbor SPARK?

SecuritySnares

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

SecuritySnares stops the business disruption caused by malware.

Cyber SecuritySoftware

Pre SeedOct 10, 2023

Amount Raised: $500,000

360ofme

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Ethical Data Exchange Platform

Asset ManagementHealth CareInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInsuranceSoftware

SeedSep 25, 2023

GM&T Engineering

Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States

GM&T Engineering specialises in the research and development, engineering, and testing of Electrical Distribution Systems.

Industrial EngineeringProduct Design

GrantJun 7, 2023

Loansense

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Loansense offers student loan payments, home buying budget, track for loan forgiveness and student loan processing services.

Computer VisionInformation Technology

GrantOct 22, 2021

Amount Raised: $100,000

Asalyxa Bio

Southfield, Michigan, United States

Asalyxa Bio is committed to developing neutrophil targeting treatments for diseases with a high unmet medical need.

Biotechnology

SeedFeb 23, 2021

Amount Raised: $2,000,000

Orbion Space Technology

Houghton, Michigan, United States

Orbion Space Technology develops and manufactures plasma propulsion systems for small satellites.

ManufacturingSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel

Series AAug 28, 2019

Amount Raised: $9,200,000

Barracuda Networks

Campbell, California, United States

Barracuda is a provider of powerful, easy-to-use, affordable IT solutions for security and storage.

Business DevelopmentCloud Data ServicesDeveloper ToolsInformation TechnologyRoboticsSoftware

GrantMay 18, 2017

Amount Raised: $750,000

SPLT (Splitting Fares)

New York, New York, United States

SPLT is a carpooling platform that allows individuals to see their matches prior to accepting the rides and communicate in-app.

CleanTechSoftwareTransportationTravel

SeedJan 1, 2017

Amount Raised: $680,000

Banza

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Banza is a food manufacturer that focuses on producing pasta products.

Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingOrganic Food

SeedNov 11, 2015

Amount Raised: $1,300,000

TurtleCell

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

TurtleCell offers a thin protective case for iPhone and iPod Touch with built-in retractable earbuds.

Consumer ElectronicsE-CommerceMobile

GrantJul 21, 2015

Amount Raised: $10,000,000

Ann Arbor SPARK

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