Southwest Michigan First - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
Kalamazoo, MI, US
Founded
1999
Southwest Michigan First is an investment firm and consulting service provider focused on supporting businesses within the State of Michigan. The firm typically invests in seed rounds and has been involved in multiple funding stages, including some unspecified series. Their investment focus spans various sectors, emphasizing local economic growth and development through strategic capital acquisition and workforce development.
Notable portfolio companies include Axonia Medical, which has raised $4 million, and Monteris Medical, with $8.3 million in total funding. Southwest Michigan First's key partners and decision-makers leverage their extensive expertise in business marketing, brand development, and supply chain recruitment to provide comprehensive support to their portfolio companies. Their investment philosophy centers on fostering regional innovation and economic vitality through tailored consulting services and strategic investments.
Southwest Michigan First - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages