Michigan Rise News
Michigan Rise News
Stay up-to-date with the latest from Michigan Rise and our portfolio companies. From funding announcements to founder stories, discover how Michigan’s technology ecosystem is evolving and the role we play in its advancement.
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 [...]
Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III invested in six new Michigan startups in December 2024, spanning healthcare technology, medical devices, therapeutics, and consumer products. “Michigan Rise and Red Cedar Ventures had a particularly active quarter, with [...]
Governor Signs Michigan Innovation Fund Bills, Creating $60M Program to Support Startups in Michigan
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 5651, 5652 and 5653, sponsored by Representative Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn), Jason Hoskins (D-Southfield), and Greg VanWoerkom (R-Norton Shores) which will create the Michigan Innovation Fund. This $60 million [...]
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Civilized Cycles, a Detroit, Michigan-based mobility company, has received purchase order (PO) financing from the Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III. Civilized Cycles develops a range of electric mobility solutions that [...]
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Stunio, a technology company based in East Lansing, Michigan, has secured an investment from Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III. Stunio’s platform connects businesses with college students for short-term staffing needs. [...]
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Valerion Energy, an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based advanced materials company has received an investment from Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III to advance the commercialization of its ultra-thin battery separation technology. Valerion [...]
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Syncurrent, a Marquette, Michigan-based company developing a platform to help underserved communities access government funding, has received an investment from the Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III. Smaller, rural communities—particularly Federally [...]
