New investment alert ⚡️ Meet @ChurchSpace — turning church spaces into community hubs you can book any day of the week.
As a partner in @Venture313 , an initiative built to fuel Detroit’s entrepreneurs, this is exactly the kind of company we’re here to back. Proud to support founders Emmanuel J. Brown and Dayshaun “Day” Edwards.
This is what powering Michigan startups looks like. 🙌🏾
🔗 bookchurchspace.com (link in bio)
#ChurchSpace #Venture313 #MichiganStartups #Detroit #startups
Huge milestone 🚀
Congratulations to ID Ventures portfolio company Amplitude Vascular Systems (AVS) on its acquisition by Stryker in a transaction valued at up to $835M.
AVS is developing a next-generation IVL platform with the potential to reshape the treatment of calcified artery disease through a differentiated approach focused on improving safety, usability, and physician experience.
We’re incredibly proud to have supported the AVS team and honored to be part of the journey alongside visionary founders, investors, and partners who believed in the technology early.
Excited to see this innovation scale globally and impact patients around the world through Stryker’s platform. 🌍
#MedTech #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalDevices #MichiganInnovation
New portfolio company alert 🚀
Welcome, General Orbit, to the ID Ventures portfolio. 🧭
General Orbit is building magnetic-based navigation technology that helps autonomous systems operate when GPS is unavailable or unreliable, across space, air, land, and sea.
Excited to support the team as they build the future of resilient navigation technology.
#DeepTech #AutonomousSystems #Mobility #Startup #innovation
BIG NEWS! Acquisition Alert 🚀
Congratulations to ID Ventures portfolio company, Amplitude Vascular Systems (AVS), on its acquisition by Stryker.
AVS is developing next-generation IVL technology designed to treat complex peripheral arterial disease and improve vascular care outcomes.
Proud to support founders building meaningful healthcare innovation.
#MedTech #HealthcareInnovation #Healthcare #Innovation #Acquisition @StartupSuccess
New portfolio company alert 🚀
Welcome, Optimotive, to the ID Ventures portfolio.
Building the future of robotic mobility and autonomous systems ⚙️🤖
#IDVentures #NewInvestment #Robotics #Mobility #Startup MichiganTech AutonomousSystems
Big bets start small. 🚀
In 2025, ID Ventures backed founders early—and the impact is already showing:
• $3.9M+ deployed
• $223M+ follow-on capital
• 30 startups funded
• 431 jobs created or retained
• 6 exits
• 77% impact-driven founders
From first checks to real outcomes, we’re building something bigger in Michigan.
#IDVentures #StartupEcosystem #VentureCapital #MichiganStartups #DetroitStartups Founders Innovation ImpactInvesting Venture
“Early on, they backed us and helped connect us to everything we needed to grow.”
Maka co-founders Isabel Sheinman and Tanyella Leta on what it means to have the right investors in your corner.
Through ID Ventures and Venture 313, we’re proud to support founders from day one through capital, connections, and real partnership.
#IDVentures #Venture313 #DetroitStartups #Founders #StartupLife VentureCapital
Invest Detroit's Amplify series is going strong and we're giving you a few sneak peeks at what's coming next.
@@naomi_imara and 'Tember recently visited @@thelipbardetroit , an @idventuresvc PortCo and Detroit-born, Black woman-owned beauty brand. Founded by @melissarbutler to challenge industry beauty standards, The Lip Bar creates 100% vegan, cruelty-free, and non-toxic makeup designed for all skin tones.
Stay tuned for the full feature.
Big win for the future of clean mobility 🚲⚡
Civilized Cycles has been named a winner of Detroit’s global Mobility Challenge - helping rethink how goods move through cities with electric cargo vehicles.
After testing in Eastern Market, they’re now scaling with new funding to support cleaner, more efficient freight 👏
Proud to be on the journey together as part of the ID Ventures portfolio 💙
#ClimateTech #Mobility #Startups #DetroitTech #innovation
Big moment 💄✨
Melissa Butler of The Lip Bar is an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® regional finalist 👏
Since 2012, she’s been building a beauty brand rooted in inclusivity, performance, and purpose.
Proud to be on the journey together as part of the ID Ventures portfolio 🩷
#EOY #Entrepreneurship #FemaleFounders #Startups #DetroitStartup MichiganStartup Innovation
🏆 Big win for the ID Ventures portfolio fam!
BRCĒ just took home the grand prize at the Rice Business Plan Competition—11 awards and $600K+ 👏
From their early days to Shark Tank and now this… the momentum is real.
Excited to be on the journey together as part of the ID Ventures portfolio.
#Startups #Innovation #MichiganTech #MichiganStartups #advancedmaterials
From pitch deck to purchase agreement 🚀
At Northern Michigan Startup Week, ID Ventures’ Prem Bodagala sits down with Chase Bonhag, former CEO of FirstIgnite (acquired by Merit Holdings), for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build and exit.
The bets. The doubts. The reality behind the headlines.
📍 Traverse City 🗓️ April 23 | 11AM
#Startups #FounderLife #ExitStrategy #VentureCapital #michigantech
