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May 30 Mudita Venture Partners

Early-stage VC firm Mudita Venture Partners is typically the first institutional money into early stage software companies that are attacking big problems that really matter. We are generally hands-on and enjoy being in the trenches with entrepreneurs where we can positively affect the outcome. We really like the spaces dealing with the Future of work/income, […]


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May 30 MK Capital

MK Capital offers multi-stage growth equity and venture capital to innovative software and cloud services companies that accelerate the transformation to a digital economy. As members of the MK Capital portfolio, companies get access to a dedicated partner with deep operating experience. The firm leverages insights from a strong understanding of its sectors to help […]


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May 30 Clarevia Ventures

Formerly known as Venture Investors, Clarevia Ventures makes seed and early-stage venture capital investments in high potential healthcare companies. The firm focuses on the Midwest and has a national reach. We believe there’s nothing more important than investing in the future of healthcare.


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May 30 BioStar Capital

BioStar Capital is a uniquely structured venture capital firm focused on transformative medical technologies which benefit patients and physicians while realizing investment returns. BioStar’s team includes renowned healthcare clinicians and executives, medical thought leaders, and financial professionals, differentiating the firm within the industry and mitigating risk through its connected network and disciplined investment process.


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May 30 Assembly Ventures

We invest in, and strategically support, the entrepreneurs and mobility companies moving the Western world. Detroit, Berlin, and Silicon Valley.


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May 30 Exit Quotient Ventures

Exit Quotient Ventures is a founder-focused venture capital firm based in Lansing, MI. The firm was established with the mission of fostering the growth of the Midwest’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and contributing significantly to funding pre-seed and seed-stage companies as they scale. By integrating financial investment with strategic founder support and additional resources, the firm aims […]


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May 30 Arboretum Ventures

Arboretum Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2002 specializing in the healthcare sector. The firm has raised $1 billion in capital across its funds with its most recent Fund VI closing in 2023 at $268 million. Arboretum focuses on capital‐efficient investment opportunities in medical devices, life science tools & diagnostics, tech‐enabled care delivery, […]


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