Nutshell Types: Venture Capital Firm

Invest Detroit Ventures was founded in 2010 and has invested in over 80 companies since inception based on the philosophy that, while the firm cannot invest in every entrepreneur, its team can provide assistance to every one of them. Invest Detroit Ventures is committed to supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem with capital, ongoing mentorship, and community […]

Beringea is a private equity firm providing growth capital to market-leading businesses. The firm’s team offers portfolio companies the resources to grow their businesses and create value for shareholders. Beringea invests $2-15 million in equity in companies seeking capital for business expansion and growth.

Breakthrough bioscience innovation is not restricted by geography. With experienced & dedicated early leadership, breakthrough scientific discoveries from anywhere can chart a course for global impact and development of sustainable local bioscience ecosystems. Our current geographic focus is Michigan and Portugal, where there is more great science that the number of management teams to translate […]

5AM’s portfolio of advanced life science technologies is diversified within the healthcare industry’s biopharmaceutical, medical, technology, and research instrument sectors. Within each sector, 5AM evaluates innovative platform technologies, corporate spin-offs and products with shorter development cycles and invests across multiple therapeutic areas.

Allos invests in early-stage companies, augmenting the capital provided by founders and angel investors who have helped the companies reach a stage at which they have initial customers and are ready for their first institutional financing round. Allos believes an “engaged” approach to venture capital investing is critical to the success of these companies. The […]

Amherst Fund makes venture capital investments in early-stage companies and also makes private equity investments in later stage companies. While investing carefully to achieve sound returns, Amherst Fund offers flexibility in structuring investments to best meet the needs of the company. Amherst Fund investments have included equity, subordinated debt, and senior debt structures when appropriate.

Arboretum Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in the healthcare sector. Founded in 2002, the firm manages $450 million in capital and has invested in more than 30 companies. It focuses on medical device, diagnostic, healthcare IT and healthcare service companies that can achieve significant milestones and value creation in a capital-efficient manner.

Augment Ventures invests in software, software-enabled hardware, and physical sciences innovations that drive impact in efficiency, sustainability, and health and wellness through products we use at work and home.