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Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
United States
Countries of investment
  • USA
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
Industries
  • Fintech
  • AI
  • Health Tech
  • IoT
About
Start Garden is a startup ecosystem in West Michigan that empowers entrepreneurs by providing financial, intellectual, and social capital. They offer investment opportunities, workspace, and networking to help ideas flourish into successful businesses.
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$100K
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$2M
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Investment Thesis

Start Garden brings together financial, intellectual, and social capital to empower the startup ecosystem of West Michigan.
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With extensive experience in early-stage investments, the fund manager has successfully navigated various sectors including technology, healthcare, and consumer products. Active primarily in the Midwest, they have completed over 50 deals, showcasing a strong commitment to fostering innovation in the region. Notable exits highlight a strategic focus on operator-first investments, ensuring that portfolio companies are led by experienced entrepreneurs. Their data-driven approach emphasizes thorough market analysis, positioning them as a proactive player in the venture capital landscape.
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