Tech Company Financing Transactions

Merit Network Funding Round

Merit Network, based in Ann Arbor, received $831.9 thousand from USDA.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
4/23/2025
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$831,865
Round
Undisclosed
Investors

USDA (Lead Investor)

Proceeds Purpose
To develop community-driven digital equity plans, including infrastructure planning, educational programs, and digital skills training, across several rural communities in Michigan.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
EdTech
Mailing Address
880 Technology Dri B
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-8963
USA
Email Address
Overview
Merit provides solutions for the specific needs of your organization, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. A 100% Michigan-based nonprofit organization since 1966, Merit is the trusted provider for education, government, health care, libraries and nonprofit organizations.
Profile
Merit Network LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Merit Network Company Twitter Account
Company News
Merit Network News
Facebook
Merit Network on Facebook
YouTube
Merit Network on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Roger Blake
  Roger Blake LinkedIn Profile  Roger Blake Twitter Account  Roger Blake News  Roger Blake on Facebook
Chief Information Officer
David Dennis
  David Dennis LinkedIn Profile  David Dennis Twitter Account  David Dennis News  David Dennis on Facebook
Vice President
Charlotte Bewersdorff
  Charlotte Bewersdorff LinkedIn Profile  Charlotte Bewersdorff Twitter Account  Charlotte Bewersdorff News  Charlotte Bewersdorff on Facebook


 

 

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