Ann Arbor has a surprisingly busy venture capital scene, with firms like Arboretum Ventures backing over 110 companies. RPM Ventures is also quite active, with nearly 100 investments and over 20 exits.
With several active investors in town, it can be tough to know who to pitch first. We've highlighted the top firms to help you get started.
Below is our list of the best 3 VC firms in Ann Arbor.
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Buy It For $97 $297 →Arboretum Ventures backs healthcare startups developing medical devices, diagnostics, and health IT to improve patient care and lower costs. The firm manages $700 million in capital and partners with companies from seed to later stages, guiding them toward successful outcomes like the SI-BONE IPO.
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Founders | Jan Garfinkle, Tim Petersen |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Post-Ipo, Private Equity, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 111 (49 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 25 (6 IPO'd) |
| Contact | info@arboretumvc.com / (734) 998-3688 |
RPM Ventures backs early-stage founders aiming to disrupt massive markets in FinTech, InsurTech, and Real Estate Tech. They bring deep expertise to their portfolio, particularly within the mobility and transportation sectors where they are established thought leaders.
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Founders | Marc Weiser |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 94 (24 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 22 (4 IPO'd) |
| Contact | info@rpmvc.com / (734) 332-1700 |
Plymouth Growth partners with B2B software and technology companies across the mid-continent that are already generating $3M to $10M in revenue and are ready to scale. The firm brings decades of operational experience to the table, partnering with capital-efficient entrepreneurs to help them grow their teams and businesses effectively.
| Year Founded | 2003 |
| Founders | Ian Bund |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Private Equity |
| Nº of Investments | 62 (36 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 13 (2 IPO'd) |
| Contact | atodak@plymouthgp.com / (734) 747-9401 |