Conquer Accelerator
East Lansing, Michiganmsufoundation.org
Overview
Conquer Accelerator is a 10-week accelerator program from the Michigan State University Research Foundation for early-stage startups. It provides a $20,000 investment, mentorship, and training. The program runs multiple cohorts, some of which are sector-specific (e.g., FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech) and operates in various Michigan locations including East Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Detroit. Upon investment, companies become part of the Red Cedar Ventures portfolio.
Portfolio Companies
4
Website
msufoundation.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Patient Company | Mar 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| The Patient Company | Oct 2020 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| FirstIgnite | Oct 2020 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| GridPane | Jun 2019 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Lingco Language Labs | May 2018 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.