MI · Midwest
Ann Arbor venture capital & startups
Ann Arbor UMich spinouts — Duo Security, May Mobility, Esperion, Arboretum Ventures.
Ann Arbor commercializes UMich science into security (Duo’s $2.35B Cisco exit), autonomy (May Mobility), and public biotech (Esperion). Arboretum Ventures is the local healthcare specialist; Michigan Capital Network covers statewide angels.
Aliases: ann arbor. Michigan Capital Network HQ is Grand Rapids but is curated here for statewide early capital + Ann Arbor office.
Venture firms in Ann Arbor
Matched from fund headquarters in our directory (alias-based). Dual-HQ firms may appear in more than one city.
| Firm | HQ (directory) | Leads |
|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Ventures | Ann Arbor, MI | Seed, Series A, Series B |
| Michigan Capital Network | Grand Rapids, MI | Seed |
| Andreessen Horowitz | Menlo Park, CA | Series A, Series B+ |
| Lux Capital | 888 7th Ave, New York, NY 10106 | Seed, Series A |
| Founders Fund | New York, NY | Series A, Series B+ |
| F-Prime Capital | Cambridge, MA | Series A, Series B+ |
| General Catalyst | Cambridge, MA | Series A, Series B+ |
Startups we cover in Ann Arbor
Matched from startup hq fields. Many profiles still lack HQ — curated lists
in editorial notes fill gaps when verified.
| Startup | One-liner | HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Duo Security | Cloud multi-factor authentication and zero-trust access platform — acquired by Cisco. | Ann Arbor, MI |
| May Mobility | Autonomous vehicle technology and robotaxi/transit services for cities and enterprises. | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Esperion Therapeutics | Public biotech developing oral non-statin LDL-cholesterol therapies (NEXLETOL/NEXLIZET). | Ann Arbor, MI |
Coverage gaps
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Additional UMich security/robotics spinouts
Expand beyond Duo/May as profiles are verified
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