Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III

Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III is an early-stage venture capital fund that invests in Michigan-based technology companies. Managed by Michigan Rise, a subsidiary of the Michigan State University Research Foundation in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), the fund provides capital, mentorship, and assistance with grant funding. It focuses on high-growth sectors where Michigan has a competitive advantage, including advanced manufacturing, mobility, IT, life sciences, and agricultural technology. The fund was created to address the funding gap for Michigan technology startups at the earliest stages of commercialization.