RPM Ventures

RPM Ventures is a Michigan-based venture capital firm established in 2000 and headquartered in Ann Arbor. Originally named Waypoint Ventures, it rebranded in 2006 to reflect a Midwest-focused approach. The firm pursues seed and early-stage investments in software and technology-enabled businesses across the United States, with a particular emphasis on opportunities tied to the Midwest's innovation ecosystem. Its activity spans FinTech, InsurTech, Real Estate Tech, Mobility and Transportation, enterprise software, and related sectors such as manufacturing, data analytics, and web-based tools, including university spinouts and tech-enabled business services. RPM Ventures stresses high-tech and information-technology ventures and seeks companies with access to regional research centers or the Midwest Fortune 500 manufacturing base. By supporting early-stage startups with scalable software and technology platforms, RPM Ventures positions itself as a catalyst for growth in the Midwest and national technology ecosystems.