Angel Funding: Companies

Angott Medical Products is developing a breast cancer screening device in Royal Oak.

Royal Oak, MI 48067

ReGenerate is developing the Compact Organic Waste System, which transforms unwanted and costly organic waste into a renewable source of electricity and nutrient-rich compost. The team of entrepreneurs from the University of Michigan won the top prize ($25,000) in the student section of the 2010 Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition.

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

FamilyMint is a secure on-line virtual bank that helps parents guide their kids' spending and develop vital money management skills. FamilyMint builds financial literacy while children track their money and goals online. They learn by doing…and have fun along the way. Children take the reins, allocate savings, set goals, and make transactions. Parents can automate allowance, encourage savings with motivating interest rates, and reward deposits for worthwhile goals.

1327 Jones Dr
Suite 106
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

We're a Detroit-based Venture Capital firm on a crazed mission. We back seed and early-stage technology companies who have a purpose.

Our purpose is to help rebuild the Detroit area through entrepreneurial fire. We view business building as a palate for creative expression and an opportunity to make a difference and change the world. If not, why bother?

We are creative business builders, not money managers. We are entrepreneurs helping other entrepreneurs build and grow meaningful companies.

It's not just about the idea or the industry. To us, it's about backing passionate entrepreneurs that can both dream and execute. Great thinking trumps fancy diplomas. Imagination beats pedigree.

Looking for investment opportunities in these sectors: internet, digital media, marketing technology, direct-to-consumer, sports & entertainment, social media, e-commerce, software. Your biotech or advanced manufacturing idea may be groundbreaking, but that's not our focus. We'd just screw it up if we got involved.

1050 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48226

Farmington Hills-based Critic Signal Technologies is a life sciences tech company that develops 24-hour personal emergency response and remote medical monitoring services for elderly and disabled people, CST is the wave of the future, allowing elderly and infirmed patients to live a safer and more independent life.

22600 Haggerty Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48335

Accio Energy, Inc. is an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based early-stage renewable energy company led by experienced and successful previously venture-backed executives. The company is developing unique "turbine-less" wind energy generation technology to deliver clean, sustainable energy to people around the globe.

734-930-6692
3600 Green Court, Suite 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Hygieia, Inc has commercialized University of Michigan technology to revolutionize diabetes care. Hygieia leverages the mature glucose meter business model, to market an easy-to-use handheld device that continuously optimizes a patient's insulin dosage, helping them manage their diabetes.

734-929-5593
3614 Weeburn
Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Plymouth Management Company invests in second-stage, Michigan-based firms that are creating scalable technologies in areas like software, medical devices, or advanced manufacturing. Some of its previous investments include Accuri Cytometers, Incept BioSystems, and Janeeva.

220 Huron St
3rd Floor
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

The Magic Bus technology offered by Shepherd Intelligent Systems is a full fleet management and rider interface system for public and private vehicle fleets. It provides easily accessible & reliable, real-time vehicle information (location and time of arrival prediction) directly to the passengers and managers of route-based public transportation organizations, demand response transportation companies and municipal service fleets through novel, low cost technology

734-223-3051
1327 Jones Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

HistoSonics is a medical device company that is developing Histotripsy, a non-invasive image guided and robotic tissue ablation technology that was licensed from the University of Michigan. Histotripsy is a versatile platform that will replace traditional surgical and minimally invasive methods to reduce patient trauma and health care costs. The first clinical application will be treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), a prevalent condition in senior men. The condition affects over two million men in the US and approximately 400,000 are treated surgically each year.

3626 W Liberty St
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Bandals International is a manufacturer and marketer of a new concept for the footwear market that is stylish and comfortable. Bandals footwear has an interchangeable upper or band, allowing a single shoe base to be worn with any of a variety of uppers. This allows the consumer the ability to create their own personal footwear look which matches their character, their mood, their fashion, and their pocketbook. Unlike other attempts at interchangeability, Bandals offers real shoes with innovative and distinctive styling, high quality and great comfort while also offering the benefits of interchangeability. In addition, Bandals offers a level of comfort not found in any other interchangeable style of sandal.

Rochester Hills, MI 48036

Duo Security, formerly Scio Security, focuses on providing new Internet security solutions for sensitive data, such as health-care information and financial transactions. Hackers have recently focused efforts on shadowing users or stealing their passwords and other security information to access financial data. Duo Security has created a variety of solutions, some patent pending, such as an immediate call back to confirm the correct person is trying to access information.

1327 Jones Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

201 S Main St
10th Floor
Ann Arbor, MI 48104