The Ecosystem of Kalamazoo Startups

Vestaron is leading a peptide-based revolution in crop protection, with a commitment to providing growers with novel, effective chemistries that address proven targets. Read more

Metabolic Solutions Development develops innovative therapeutics based on a novel pharmacological method to treat type two diabetes. Read more

Naitive Traits develops native genetic traits that makes corn higher-yielding, resistant to drought, and tolerant of temperature extremes. Read more

RealBio Technology is focused on developing biorealistic cell and tissue culture technology for research in the field of life science. Read more

Cirius Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company that develops insulin sensitizer for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Read more

Cocoa™is a sustainable fertilizer that increases crop yields, saves farmers $, and reduces soil disease & pollution. Cocoa gets paid to take organic waste and transform it into Cocoa compost, a safe & practical fertilizer large farms purchase. Cocoa aims to disrupt the $22Bn US fertilizer market w/ a sustainable alternative, starting by building the Midwest's largest compost facility, and expanding to build a network of similar facilities across the region. We have 2 approved facilities optioned, 1st facility will cost $2M to start up and will generate $9M/yr revenue at capacity. Pre-launch traction: MOU for facility + 5000 tons/yr of feedstocks @ $11/ton + farmers representing 5,000 tons/yr of demand for compost. $1.5M committed: Ali Partovi, Tony Hsieh, Crunchfund, Keith Rabois, Russell Siegelman, Jigar Shah, Larry Braitman, Toby Coppel, Rachel Sheinbein, Ariel Poler, Jim Chu, Jonathan Katzman & Cornerstone Angels  Read more