Fontinalis Partners

Fontinalis Partners team Chris Cheever, Chris Stallman, CFA, Dan Ratliff, Gabe Cunningham had an incredible time attending the #REINDUSTRIALIZE Summit this week that drew together 650+ leading tech founders, capital allocators, DOD/USG officials, lawmakers, and Fortune 500 leaders Newlab in Detroit. The Fontinalis Partners team kicked off the event by hosting an intimate breakfast with investors and thought leaders in industrial innovation policy before spending two days in thoughtful discussions, coffee meetings, and dinners with an impressive array of attendees. A huge congratulations and heartfelt thank you to the summit founders for orchestrating such an impactful event. Standing room only at many panels! Newlab Detroit is a fantastic venue to showcase new startups, and it was truly inspiring to see so many brilliant minds come together with a shared vision to propel innovation in American manufacturing. We look forward to seeing the positive outcomes and continued collaboration from this remarkable gathering! #REINDUSTRIALIZE #Reshoring #USManufacturing #Detroit #ArsenalOfDemocracy 

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 Fontinalis Partners is thrilled to announce our participation in Etched's $120 million Series A round. When models cost billions of dollars, specialized chips are inevitable. We’re incredibly excited to partner with Etched to make it happen! Congratulations to the Etched team on this incredible milestone! We look forward to the journey ahead. #SeriesAFunding #Etched #FontinalisPartners

Excited to announce Fontinalis Partners co-lead Series A investment in Swift Solar!

The Fontinalis Partners team Laura Petterle, Chris Stallman, Dan Ratliff and Gabe Cunningham had the privilege of attending the grand opening of Michigan Central in Detroit yesterday! 🚀 The transformation of Michigan Central into a cutting-edge hub for innovation, mobility, and technology is truly inspiring. It was incredible to see the dedication and hard work that has gone into creating this state-of-the-art facility, and the revitalization of one of Detroit’s iconic landmarks now serves as a beacon to innovators and entrepreneurs globally. Congratulations to Bill Ford, Ford Motor Company, and the thousands of workers that brought this massive achievement to life. We are thrilled to have been part of this historic occasion and are excited about contributing to the hub of activity that Michigan Central is creating!

🔍 Curious about why the Department of Energy is funding our portfolio company CelLink Corporation? Check out this insightful article on CelLink and their game-changing innovations for intelligent wiring solutions. 🌟   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ed3Vm2CJ   #Innovation #Technology #Energy #DOE #CelLink

🎉 Congratulations to our portfolio companies Highland Electric Fleets and Tomorrow.io on being named to the TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2024 List! 🎉 This recognition is a testament to the groundbreaking work and unwavering commitment to innovation in their respective fields. Coupling satellite radars and AI, Tomorrow.io is reinventing weather forecasts for the risk-laden climate change era. It provides weather “intelligence” to help businesses and governments get a better handle on everything from air quality to wind conditions to major storms. Highland Electric Fleets operates the largest electric school bus fleet in the U.S., with over 600 electric vehicles under contract in 30 states. Highland collaborates with school districts and municipalities throughout the electrification process, from helping them secure grants and rebates from sources like the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program to installing chargers and training drivers. We are incredibly proud to see your impactful contributions recognized on such a prestigious platform! Find out why Highland Electric Fleets is on the list: https://lnkd.in/dNdAGn7u Find out why Tomorrow.io is on the list: https://lnkd.in/e5dKnSiD #TIME100 #Innovation #Leadership #Sustainability 

Dan Ratliff recently spoke on a panel about “Investing in Mobility” during CO.MOBILITY Summit 2024, hosted by The Company Lab (CO.LAB) in Chattanooga, TN. Dan was joined by other panelists including Jacob Frost of Gordon & Frost and Dylan Grien of FM Capital, and the discussion was moderated by Santosh Sankar of Dynamo Ventures. The group had an engaging conversation on how several emerging trends are impacting early stage investing in mobility, industrial innovation, and sustainability.   #SustainableMobility #Investment #Innovation #Startups #IndustryLeaders

Mobility & industrial innovation is in the air this spring at Michigan Central ! On Wed 5/8, the Fontinalis Partners team had the pleasure of sponsoring the Michigan Venture Capital Association and Newlab EntrepreneurConnect event that brought together 200 entrepreneurs and investors for an opportunity to meet and forge new relationships. On Fri 5/10, Chris Stallman, CFA was able to attend the Detroit Moves forum, which was focused on advancing mobility innovation and propelling Detroit forward, and also featured participation by Fontinalis Partners portfolio company HAAS Alert. It doesn’t end there, though—there is plenty more on the docket in the weeks ahead. Laura Petterle will be attending the opening of the EcoG North American headquarters at Newlab this week. Most of the team will be at the grand opening ceremony for Michigan Central on June 6, and several team members will be attending Reindustrialize on June 25-26. If you’re planning to attend any of these upcoming events, make sure to say hi or drop us a note! #mobility #industrialinnovation #Michigan #venturecapital #entrepreneurs #startups

Last week, Chris Stallman, CFA spoke on the panel “VC War Stories” alongside Kim Pasquino of Wakestream Ventures and Thomas Shehab, MD, MMM of Arboretum Ventures at the MVCA Academy in front of Michigan Venture Capital Association Venture Fellows. The discussion was lively as panelists shared real-life stories from their own experiences as seasoned investors, ranging from incredible successes to some unique challenges they have had to navigate along the way. By arranging for a day of continuing education featuring founders and VCs, the MVCA is equipping the next generation of venture investors in the state of Michigan with the tools and guidance that will help them succeed. #MichiganVentureCapital #MVCAcademy #VentureFellows #InvestmentEducation #NextGenInvestors #MVCA

🚀 Exciting news from CelLink Corporation! We're proud to share that the U.S. Department of Energy closed a $362 million loan to our portfolio company CelLink Corporation, offered through the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program. The loan will help finance the construction of a domestic manufacturing facility to develop lighter and more efficient flexible circuit wiring harnesses for automotive and other industries. Once fully operational, the facility located in Georgetown, Texas, is expected to produce harnesses to support approximately 2.7 million electric vehicles (EVs) per year and displace an estimated 7.7 million gallons of gasoline annually due to weight and space savings of the flex harnesses. The project is expected to create 165 construction jobs and more than 1,200 permanent good-paying jobs. CelLink's innovative technology and commitment to sustainability continue to drive progress in the EV industry, supporting a cleaner, more efficient future. 🌱🚗 Read more about this transformative project: https://lnkd.in/g3YUEN5c #CelLink #CleanEnergy #ElectricVehicles #Sustainability #Innovation