Ann Arbor SPARK
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Countries of investment
- USA
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Series A
- Series B
Industries
- AI
- Biotech
- Data
- Cybersecurity
- Automotive Tech
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About
Ann Arbor SPARK is an economic development organization focused on driving growth and prosperity in the southeast Michigan region. It provides a wide array of services for startups, including Entrepreneur Boot Camp, startup acceleration, coworking spaces, and coaching and mentorship. The organization also supports business expansion through site selection consulting, talent acquisition, and municipal services. In terms of funding, Ann Arbor SPARK provides access to various funding stages from idea to mature stage. The organization's mission is backed by funds earmarked by the MEDC and oversight by the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority, aiming to create a vibrant startup ecosystem in the region.
Ann Arbor SPARK is an economic development organization focused on driving growth and prosperity in the southeast Michigan region. It provides a wide array of services for startups, including Entrepreneur Boot Camp, startup acceleration, coworking spaces, and coaching and mentorship. The organization also supports business expansion through site selection consulting, talent acquisition, and municipal services. In terms of funding, Ann Arbor SPARK provides access to various funding stages from idea to mature stage. The organization's mission is backed by funds earmarked by the MEDC and oversight by the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority, aiming to create a vibrant startup ecosystem in the region.
Investment Thesis
Ann Arbor SPARK drives economic development and growth by investing in and supporting entrepreneurs and companies looking to expand in the southeast Michigan region. Their focus areas include earlystage tech startups and providing resources to companies at various growth stages.
Team
Paul Krutko President & Chief Executive Officer
Tom Crawford Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Olmstead Director
Business Development
Marcia Gebarowski Director
Business Development
Livingston County
Charlotte Dillard Coordinator
SPARK Central Incubator
Portfolio
FlightPath
Jottful
LoanSense
Bedestrian