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Key people at Blue Water Angels.
Blue Water Angels was founded in 2008 by Ken Kousky (Co-founder, President & Chairman).
BlueWater Angels functions as an angel investment network, deploying private capital into promising early-stage companies within Michigan's Great Lakes Bay and mid-Michigan regions. It provides financial backing and strategic support, leveraging members' business expertise and industry connections. This approach accelerates growth and enhances innovative startup success.
Ken Kousky co-founded BlueWater Angels in 2008 in Saginaw, Michigan. He identified a clear need for early-stage capital and mentorship in the state's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Kousky, with experience leading the MidMichigan Innovation Center, established this platform to connect experienced investors with high-potential ventures, addressing crucial funding and guidance gaps.
The network targets innovative start-up companies seeking initial funding and strategic partnerships, primarily in the Great Lakes Bay area. BlueWater Angels delivers returns for members while fostering the regional entrepreneurial community. Its vision boosts Michigan's economic vitality by cultivating new business growth and increasing venture success likelihood.
Blue Water Angels was founded in 2008 by Ken Kousky (Co-founder, President & Chairman).
Key people at Blue Water Angels.
Blue Water Angels has 4 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $1.2M Seed in Greenmark in March 2019.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2019 | Greenmark | $1.2M Seed | — | Patricia Glaza, Charles Moret, Jeff Wesley, Rafael Castilla, Western Michigan University |
| Mar 1, 2019 | GreenMark Biomedical | $670K Seed | — | RED Cedar Ventures, First Step Fund, Invest Michigan, University OF Michigan, Western Michigan University |
| Nov 12, 2015 | RetroSense Therapeutics | $6.0M Series B | — | ExSight Ventures, Dmitry Kuzmin, Santen Pharmaceutical |
| Jul 11, 2013 | GreenLancer | $223K Series A Extension | — | Bizdom, Northern Michigan Angels, Rick Devos |
