Michigan Rise

Michigan Rise is a venture capital firm and a subsidiary of the Michigan State University Foundation, founded in 2020. It operates in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to provide early-stage and pre-seed venture funding to technology startups based in Michigan. The firm focuses on high-growth tech companies in sectors including advanced mobility, manufacturing, life sciences, information technology, and alternative energy. Investments generally range from $50,000 to $250,000. The fund's objective is to help companies reach commercial and technical milestones to position them for future growth and to foster economic development in Michigan.