Fontinalis Partners

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Detroit with an additional office in Boston, Fontinalis Partners is a venture capital firm focused on next-generation mobility solutions. It invests across stages and sizes, with a preference for taking a board seat. The firm targets technology companies in areas such as connected vehicles, data analytics, intelligent infrastructure, location-based services, and smart logistics, among others.

Ralph Booth

Managing Partner

Christopher Cheever

Partner

Mei-Wei Cheng

Venture Partner

Gabe Cunningham

Principal

Amy Dai

Senior Associate

Gabe Klein

Venture Partner

Paul Mascarenas

Venture Partner

Laura Petterle

Partner

Daniel Ratliff

Principal

Mark Schulz

Partner

Jake Simon

Associate

Chris Stallman

Partner

Past deals in Michigan

Karamba Security

Series B in 2021
Karamba Security is an automotive cybersecurity software company that protects connected vehicles by securing their internal control systems. Its solutions harden electronic control units and safeguard telematics, infotainment, and onboard diagnostics from malware and unauthorized code, helping prevent attacks on the vehicle's CAN bus. The software is embedded in devices and operates automatically with negligible performance impact, providing dropper detection and malware prevention without requiring user action. The company serves automakers and Tier-1 suppliers and supports secure over-the-air updates and secure communications while aiding compliance with global cybersecurity regulations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Karamba Security also addresses cybersecurity for a range of connected devices, including Industry 4.0 controllers and IoT endpoints, through vulnerability data management.

FreshCar

Funding Round in 2017
FreshCar is a company that specializes in car subscription services, offering a platform that allows auto dealerships to create and manage their own subscription offerings. Founded in 2016 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, FreshCar develops software specifically for vehicle subscriptions, providing advanced solutions for auto retailers, original equipment manufacturers, and fleet operators. The company's platform enables customers to access a variety of vehicles on a monthly subscription basis, which includes insurance, maintenance, and roadside assistance, thereby eliminating the need for down payments and additional costs. FreshCar also offers strategic consulting services to help automotive businesses effectively implement and enhance their subscription models.

Karamba Security

Series B in 2017
Karamba Security is an automotive cybersecurity software company that protects connected vehicles by securing their internal control systems. Its solutions harden electronic control units and safeguard telematics, infotainment, and onboard diagnostics from malware and unauthorized code, helping prevent attacks on the vehicle's CAN bus. The software is embedded in devices and operates automatically with negligible performance impact, providing dropper detection and malware prevention without requiring user action. The company serves automakers and Tier-1 suppliers and supports secure over-the-air updates and secure communications while aiding compliance with global cybersecurity regulations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Karamba Security also addresses cybersecurity for a range of connected devices, including Industry 4.0 controllers and IoT endpoints, through vulnerability data management.

Karamba Security

Series A in 2016
Karamba Security is an automotive cybersecurity software company that protects connected vehicles by securing their internal control systems. Its solutions harden electronic control units and safeguard telematics, infotainment, and onboard diagnostics from malware and unauthorized code, helping prevent attacks on the vehicle's CAN bus. The software is embedded in devices and operates automatically with negligible performance impact, providing dropper detection and malware prevention without requiring user action. The company serves automakers and Tier-1 suppliers and supports secure over-the-air updates and secure communications while aiding compliance with global cybersecurity regulations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Karamba Security also addresses cybersecurity for a range of connected devices, including Industry 4.0 controllers and IoT endpoints, through vulnerability data management.

Elegus Technologies

Convertible Note in 2015
Elegus Technologies, Inc. is a company based in Detroit, Michigan, that specializes in the development and commercialization of separator membranes composed of nanoscale fibers. Founded in 2014, Elegus focuses on enhancing the performance of various energy storage technologies, including lithium-ion, lithium-sulfur, and lithium-air batteries. The company’s innovative separator technology, derived from extensive research at the University of Michigan, addresses critical challenges in battery performance, such as dendrite growth and thickness constraints. By enabling battery manufacturers to increase energy density without compromising safety, Elegus aims to support the evolving demands of the battery industry. The company's commitment to innovation positions it to provide high-performance solutions for contemporary and future energy storage applications.
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