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Flipturn Ventures
Flipturn Ventures is the venture arm of Jeff Lambert, founder of TiiCKER. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, it has made one investment. This investment was in...
Flipturn Ventures
Flipturn Ventures is the venture arm of Jeff Lambert, founder of TiiCKER. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, it has made one investment. This investment was in TiiCKER as part of their Seed VC - II on March 15, 2023.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
East Lansing
Corporate office
East Lansing, MI, United States
Frequently asked questions
Which sectors does Flipturn Ventures focus on?
The firm's sector exposure tracks MSU's research strengths: agricultural technology, advanced mobility, enterprise software, and health sciences. A recent example is OmniVis, a portfolio company developing point-of-care detection for foodborne pathogens, which raised seed funding in 2024.
Is Flipturn Ventures a generalist fund or university-specific vehicle?
Flipturn operates as a university-anchored but independently managed venture fund. Its mandate is narrower than a generalist seed fund — every investment requires a Michigan-linked thesis — but the firm makes its own investment decisions and syndicates with outside co-investors unaffiliated with the university.
What is Flipturn's relationship with Michigan State University's endowment?
MSU serves as the anchor LP, but Flipturn is not managed by the university's endowment office. The firm operates as an independent asset manager with a dedicated team. Public records do not disclose the specific allocation amount from MSU's endowment to the fund.
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