Investment Criteria

Investment Criteria

Michigan Rise invests in Michigan-based technology companies addressing meaningful challenges in sectors where our state has a competitive advantage. Our mission is to foster innovation and strengthen Michigan’s technology ecosystem.

What types of companies does Michigan Rise invest in?

We invest in early-stage Michigan technology companies that drive innovation in high-growth sectors where Michigan has a competitive advantage, including advanced manufacturing, energy and sustainability, agriculture and consumer products, healthcare and life sciences, software and digital technologies, and mobility and emerging industries.

Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
AgTech
CleanTech & Energy
Consumer Goods
Diagnostics
EdTech
FinTech & InsurTech
Gaming
HardTech
Healthcare IT & Services
HRTech
Life Sciences
Medical Devices
Mobility
Security & Privacy
Software
Therapeutics

How much funding can my company receive?

Initial investments range from $50,000 to $150,000, with the potential for follow-on funding up to $250,000. We offer flexible investment structures, including Convertible Debt, Equity, and SAFE Notes.

Initial Investments from $50-$150k
Follow-on Funding up to $250k
Flexible Investment Structures

Does my company qualify for funding?

To be eligible for investment, companies must be registered as a for-profit LLC, C-Corp, or S-Corp, have been founded within the past seven years, employ a majority of full-time staff in Michigan, and secure matching investment from other funding sources.

  • Registered as a for-profit LLC, C-Corp, or S-Corp

  • Founded within the past seven years

  • Employ a majority of full-time staff in Michigan

  • Secure matching investment from other funding sources

What support does Michigan Rise provide beyond funding?

Our partnership extends beyond financial investment. We collaborate with portfolio companies to accelerate commercialization efforts, identify and secure additional funding opportunities, build strategic partnerships and customer relationships, overcome growth challenges, and connect with our extensive network of industry experts and mentors.

Accelerate Commercialization Efforts
Identify & Secure Additional Funding Opportunities
Build Strategic Partnerships & Customer Relationships
Overcome Growth Challenges
Connect with Industry Experts & Mentors

Ready to scale your Michigan-based tech startup?

If your company meets our investment criteria and is ready to scale, contact us to discuss how Michigan Rise can support your growth objectives.