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.
The program has provided $7.6M to help startups deliver on customer orders and demonstrate market validation—key steps that attract follow-on investment and accelerate Michigan’s innovation pipeline. In its first three years, Michigan Rise has provided [...]
Michigan Rise expanded its portfolio with investments in three Michigan-based startups advancing innovation in healthcare, marketing, and e-commerce. The companies reflect the diversity of ideas emerging from early-stage founders across the state and Michigan Rise’s [...]
Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III invested in three Michigan-based startups in August 2025, continuing its mission to fuel innovation, support Michigan founders, and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem. These investments highlight the diversity of industries and [...]
