Early Stage Funding for Michigan Technology Startups
Early Stage Funding for Michigan Technology Startups
Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III supports the growth and success of Michigan-based technology startups by providing strategic early-stage venture funding. In partnership with the MSU Research Foundation and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), we connect founders with the resources and support they need to scale and thrive.
Our Impact
We catalyze growth in Michigan’s tech industries and delivers lasting economic benefits across the state.
Why Choose Michigan Rise?
We’re committed to transforming promising technologies into successful businesses. Here’s how we make it happen:
Tech Leadership
Leveraging expertise in Michigan’s key technology sectors to guide startups toward success.
End-to-End Support
Offering coaching, grant assistance, and strategic guidance to meet challenges at every stage of growth.
Ecosystem Strength
Connecting startups to Michigan’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Funding Success
Attracting follow-on investment, with nearly $700M leveraged through our portfolio.
50-Year Legacy
Built upon the MSU Research Foundation’s five decades of innovation and commercialization success.
Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III invested in seven Michigan startups during March 2025. The companies span a range of sectors, including life sciences, infrastructure technology, and next-gen digital marketplaces. The fund supported the following companies: [...]
With nearly $5.8M deployed the two-year-old financing program is proving essential for Michigan-based startups Securing the right kind of financing can be one of the biggest obstacles to growth for startups bringing new technologies and [...]
EAST LANSING, Mich. — SwimSmart, a Marquette, Michigan-based public safety and advanced hardtech company, has received an investment from Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III to expand its real-time beach safety technology. SwimSmart’s flagship product is a [...]
