Venture Funds
Venture Funds
We provide strategic early-stage venture funding to high-tech startups built around Michigan innovation, including technologies emerging from Michigan State University. Our investments help startups form, scale, and succeed — fueling entrepreneurship and economic growth across the state.
Red Cedar Ventures
Pre-Seed Fund
Early capital to help startups form, validate technologies, secure non-dilutive funding, and achieve key milestones that attract angel and venture investment.
Michigan Rise
Pre-Seed Fund III
Early-stage capital and grant support for Michigan-based technology startups, offered in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).
Red Cedar Ventures
Opportunity Fund I
Follow-on funding for startups building momentum, validating their business models, and preparing to raise institutional venture capital.
Red Cedar Ventures
Opportunity Fund II
Additional seed-stage investment to help startups scale and reach new market opportunities.
