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Michigan Capital Network

Michigan Capital Network

Grand Rapids, Michiganmichigancapitalnetwork.com

Overview

Michigan Capital Network is a venture capital and angel investment firm that invests in early-stage companies in the life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and software/technology sectors, primarily in Michigan and the Midwest.

Year Founded

2003

AUM

$150M

Portfolio Companies

25

Investments

Michigan Capital Network investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Tacit TherapeuticsMar 2026Series ACo-investor
BlastPointFeb 2026Series ACo-investor
FluxWorksJan 2026SeedCo-investor
Poppy FlowersNov 2025Series ALead
PoppyNov 2025Series ALead

Key People

Paul Damato

Chief Executive Officer

Dale Grogan

Managing Partner

Jody Vanderwel

Managing Partner, Michigan Capital Network Venture Funds

Jenni Li

Principal

Meagan Malm

Senior Principal Director Of Operations

Sapna Patel

Principal

Abid Ali

Investor

Brad Mackler

Investor

Stephen Tuuk

Investor

Jose Luis Villalba

Venture Capital Investor

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersGrand Rapids, Michigan
Year Founded2003
AUM$150M

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