Early Stage Funding for Michigan Technology Startups
Early Stage Funding for Michigan Technology Startups
Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III supports the growth and success of Michigan-based technology startups by providing strategic early-stage venture funding. In partnership with the MSU Research Foundation and Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), we connect founders with the resources and support they need to scale and thrive.
Our Impact
We catalyze growth in Michigan’s tech industries and delivers lasting economic benefits across the state.
Why Choose Michigan Rise?
We’re committed to transforming promising technologies into successful businesses. Here’s how we make it happen:
Tech Leadership
Leveraging expertise in Michigan’s key technology sectors to guide startups toward success.
End-to-End Support
Offering coaching, grant assistance, and strategic guidance to meet challenges at every stage of growth.
Ecosystem Strength
Connecting startups to Michigan’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Funding Success
Attracting follow-on investment, with nearly $700M leveraged through our portfolio.
50-Year Legacy
Built upon the MSU Research Foundation’s five decades of innovation and commercialization success.
Michigan Rise made 12 new investments and completed two Purchase Order Financing deals in November and December 2025. These Michigan-based startups span mobility, CleanTech, life sciences, and digital platforms, reflecting the breadth of early-stage innovation across the state. New Investments: BridgeCare Technologies (bridgecare.me) – Operates a chat-based coaching platform that [...]
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Woodchuck, the AI-powered climate-tech startup redefining how construction and manufacturing industries handle wood waste, today announced that Michigan Rise, a venture investment subsidiary of the MSU Research Foundation, has made a growth-round [...]
Michigan Rise expanded its portfolio in October with four new investments and one purchase order financing loan. These Michigan-based startups span mobility, CleanTech, and EdTech, reflecting the breadth of early-stage innovation taking place across the state. New Investments: Bloom (togetherwebloom.us) – Operates a marketplace that connects hardware [...]
