The Startup Scene in Michigan

Southfield, Michigan

Charlevoix, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Kalamazoo, MI

Apjohn Ventures Fund is a new venture capital firm based in Kalamazoo, Michigan established to invest primarily in early stage life sciences companies across the Midwest. The goal of the Fund is to...

Lansing, Michigan

Detroit, MI

Bizdom is startup accelerator that provides seed funding and intense mentorship to entrepreneurs looking to launch and grow innovative tech-based startups in the downtown urban cores of Detroit and...

Detroit, MI

We believe in VC without ego. We prefer to talk straight and get the job done, ignoring the puffery and posturing often found in traditional VC firms. We invest in hard-working people from across...

Ann Arbor, MI

MAF is a Michigan-focused, professionally managed angel fund (Ann Arbor SPARK–backed) investing in capital-efficient seed and early-stage companies in IT, cleantech, advanced manufacturing, and life...

Ann Arbor, MI

EDF has cultivated a deep and productive network. They have put their network to work for present portfolio companies—from helping to build management teams and forge strategic partnerships to...

Detroit, MI

The First Step Fund provides emerging companies with access to seed capital, focused mentoring in areas consistent with growing the business, and a network that will work to foster demand and create...

Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor SPARK aims to advance the economy of the Ann Arbor Region by identifying and meeting the needs of businesses at every stage.

Detroit, MI

General Motors Ventures, LLC, formed in June, 2010, to identify, engage and build relationships with other venture capital firms, technology-based companies and individuals.

Midland, MI

BlueWater Angels is a network of more than 30 high-net-worth individuals and select organizations interested in investing capital in promising companies. While return on investment (ROI) is our...

Grand Rapids, MI

Start Garden provides investment and space to work and connect, creating an ecosystem that helps ideas become businesses.

Holland, MI

Grand Angels is committed to utilizing its financial, intellectual and networking capital to foster the success of growing companies and to enhance the economic development of West Michigan. Grand...

Ann Arbor, MI

North Coast's capitalization allows them to see a promising venture through all stages of their private funding needs. Although they co-invest with other venture capital firms, and corporate...

Ann Arbor, MI

Plymouth Management Company (PMC) is a general-purpose venture capital firm financing and adding value to growth stage companies in Michigan and the Great Lakes region.

Ann Arbor, MI

The Social Venture Fund (SvF) impact investment fund at the University of Michigan invests in and supports innovative companies that place social impact at the heart of their business model. The...

Ann Arbor, MI

The Wolverine Venture Fund (WVF) is a multi-million dollar venture capital fund operated directly out of the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, enabling entrepreneurs to realize...

Kalamazoo, MI

Grand Rapids, MI

Traverse City, MI

Birmingham, MI

IncWell is a private venture capital firm investing on startup and seed-stage companies.

Petoskey, MI

BioStar Ventures is a venture capital partnership created by physicians and medical business leaders to invest primarily in early stage medical devices. BioStar’s first fund was formed in 2003 by...

Midland, MI

Dow Venture Capital is the investment arm of The Dow Chemical Company. Dow Venture Capital (VC) has invested over $350 million in businesses based on Life Sciences & Biotechnology; Communications &...

Grand Rapids, MI

Momentum is a West Michigan pre-seed funding & incubation program that provides mentorship, infrastructure, and equity investment to help move web based start-ups forward faster toward more strategic...

Ann Arbor, MI

Huron River Ventures invests in early-stage, Michigan-based, energy technology, Cleanweb, and smart transportation companies offering innovative, cost-effective and higher performing products and...

Detroit, MI

Fontinalis' mission is to leverage its considerable product management experience, market access, strategic relationships, cross-border expertise, and background in transportation innovation to scale...

Kalamazoo, MI

Nationally recognized for innovation in economic development, Southwest Michigan First is a private, nonprofit organization committed to being the catalyst for economic success in the Kalamazoo...

Rochester, MI

Hennessey Capital is a division of Hitachi Capital America Corp. and offers accounts receivable and inventory financing to fund opportunities and increase cash flow. The company offers a variety of...

Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor SPARK, a non-profit organization, offers programs, resources, and proactive support to businesses in the Ann Arbor region. Its products and services include provision of business...

Kalamazoo, MI

Harry W. Albright nearly defined the tenant-landlord partnership early in his career when he assisted a digital equipment company with its rapid expansion in the 1980’s. Through site selection,...

Ann Arbor, MI

With over a decade of investing experience, DTE Energy Ventures is at the forefront of emerging energy technologies. To date, we have invested over $100 million in energy-related companies and...

Detroit, MI

Peninsula Capital Partners is an investment company specializing in subordinated debt and structured equity investments in superior middle-market companies. Through their management of four private...

MI

Ardesta, LLC founded in 1999 Overview: Ardesta, LLC is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in investments in start up or seed, early stage, mid venture, or late venture, bridge,...

Ann Arbor, MI

Resonant Venture Partners is an emerging venture capital firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded in 2010, Resonant makes seed stage investments in companies developing cloud infrastructure,...

Midland, MI

The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) is engaged in the manufacture and sale of chemicals, plastic materials, agricultural and services, and other specialized products and services. It delivers a range of...

Farmington Hills, MI

Beringea was built in the 1980s by founders deeply interested in supporting businesses in growth industries. Over the next two decades, they assembled a team of like-minded professionals respected...

Ann Arbor, MI

Arboretum Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in the healthcare sector. We focus primarily on investments in medical technology and healthcare services. Arboretum invests...

Ann Arbor, MI

RPM Ventures is a seed and early stage venture firm with $75 million under management. RPM concentrates its investing in Information Technology, taking advantage of the firm’s West Coast experience...

Detroit, MI

We're a Detroit-based Venture Capital firm on a crazed mission. We back seed and early-stage technology companies who have a purpose. Our purpose is to help rebuild the Detroit area through...

Minneapolis, MI

Split Rock Partners invests in emerging healthcare, software and Internet services companies in the Upper Midwest and West Coast. They are an early-stage venture capital firm that was founded in June...

MI

Early-stage, women-led companies (seed to early growth) in digital/cloud/mobile, life sciences, medical devices, advanced manufacturing and alternative energy. Prefer Michigan/underserved markets....

Michigan

Invest in women-led companies at seed and early stage growth across digital, mobile, cloud, life sciences, medical devices, advanced manufacturing and alternative energy, with preference for Michigan...