WHAT WE DO
Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III invests in Michigan tech startups to help commercialize innovative technologies. We are proud to partner with Michigan’s best and brightest tech entrepreneurs and further economic development in the Mitten State.
MICHIGAN RISE PRE-SEED FUND III PROVIDED BY MEDC AND MSU RESEARCH FOUNDATION
The Pre-Seed Fund III is administered by the Michigan State University Research Foundation through Michigan Rise which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Foundation. Michigan Rise supports entrepreneurs and technology startups across Michigan through capital support, coaching, assistance with grant funding and more.
The Michigan State University Research Foundation was formed in 1973 and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is charged with helping Michigan State University achieve its land grant mission related to economic development through the commercialization of new intellectual property. The Foundation oversees several entities involved in this activity including Red Cedar Ventures and Spartan Innovations.
Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III is made possible with support from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Michigan State University Research Foundation.
Award-Winning Venture Capital
Michigan Rise was awarded the 2023 Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA) 2023 Community Impact Award. The award recognizes organizations, events or individuals that create meaningful and effective connections, essential four building Michigan’s entrepreneurial economy. >LEARN MORE