Tappan Hill Ventures

Kumanu, Inc. is a digital health solution company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, focused on promoting healthy behavior change through its modern well-being platform. The platform addresses the root causes of burnout and disengagement in the workforce, offering a mobile and web-based application called Purposeful. This app connects individuals to their lives and organizational cultures, facilitating engagement with integrated behavioral support and resources. By leveraging behavioral and data science, Kumanu helps users discover personal purpose and align it with actionable steps, enhancing overall health engagement. The company aims to assist employers, health plans, and health systems in fostering sustainable behavior change to improve the health and well-being of their populations. Established in 2014, Kumanu emphasizes intrinsic motivation to create a more authentic and engaging experience, reducing reliance on costly incentives.

Groundspeed Analytics, Inc. is a provider of insurance data automation and analytics software tailored for commercial insurance brokers and carriers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company has developed a platform that utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to streamline the handling of insurance data. This platform automatically requests, processes, and analyzes loss run data and other essential documents, enabling users to access critical claim metrics without manual data entry. Groundspeed's technology empowers brokers and carriers to identify profitable risk pools and trends, enhance underwriting processes, and improve overall financial performance. By transforming complex insurance documents into actionable insights, Groundspeed facilitates better decision-making and drives growth in the commercial insurance sector.

Quikly Inc., based in Detroit, Michigan, operates a marketing platform designed to assist consumer brands in executing targeted campaigns that reward both new and existing customers. Founded in 2012, Quikly provides a range of marketing solutions, including email, social, mobile, loyalty, and local marketing, aimed at enhancing customer engagement and driving key behaviors such as purchases and store visits. By leveraging insights from consumer psychology, Quikly’s technology enables brands to boost digital activation and engagement effectively, leading to improved return on investment. The platform is particularly beneficial for digital marketers in sectors such as retail, dining, and consumer-packaged goods, facilitating customer acquisition, activation, and retention through innovative strategies that emphasize scarcity, anticipation, and competition.