Red Cedar Ventures
East Lansing, Michiganredcedarventures.com
Overview
Red Cedar Ventures, a venture investment subsidiary of the MSU Research Foundation, supports the launch and acceleration of early-stage startups emerging from Michigan State University. As the first venture fund in mid-Michigan, Red Cedar Ventures has played a key role in advancing MSU technologies, fostering ecosystem partnerships, and driving economic growth across Michigan. Since 2014, its portfolio has grown to include some of the most promising high-tech, high-growth startups in the state.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChurchSpace | May 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Motmot | Dec 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| RedoxBlox | Oct 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Sainte | Sep 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| ATLAS Space Operations | Sep 2024 | Growth Equity | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
