Michigan Capital Network
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.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacit Therapeutics | Mar 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| BlastPoint | Feb 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| FluxWorks | Jan 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Poppy Flowers | Nov 2025 | Series A | Lead |
| Modal Motors | Nov 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Paul Damato
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Executive Officer, MCN Ventures, President, 501c6 Member Association, Chairperson, MCN Ventures, Director Board Of Directors, MCN Association, Managing Partner
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
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Michigan Capital Network based?
Michigan Capital Network is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
When was Michigan Capital Network founded?
Michigan Capital Network was founded in 2003.
How many portfolio companies does Michigan Capital Network have?
Michigan Capital Network has 22 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Michigan Capital Network's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Tacit Therapeutics, BlastPoint, FluxWorks, Poppy Flowers, Modal Motors.
What was Michigan Capital Network's most recent investment?
Michigan Capital Network's most recent investment on Caplight was in Tacit Therapeutics in 2026.
What sectors does Michigan Capital Network focus on?
Michigan Capital Network focuses on Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Cybersecurity, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does Michigan Capital Network focus on?
Michigan Capital Network typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Michigan Capital Network's AUM?
Michigan Capital Network's assets under management are estimated between $150.0M and $150.0M.