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
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
Investment Stage: Pre-Seed; Seed; Series A
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| Date | Name | Website | Total Raised | Location |
| 01.04.2024 | FirstIgnit... | firstignite.com | - | United Sta... |
| - | Claira | claira.ai | $3.5M | United Sta... |
| - | HealthBrid... | myhealthbridge.com | - | United Sta... |
| - | Orbion Spa... | orbionspace.com | $29.2M | United Sta... |
| - | 360ofme | 360ofme.com | - | United Sta... |
| - | lilypad-labs.com | - | - | |
| - | BlueCondui... | blueconduit.com | - | United Sta... |
| - | Approva | approva.co | - | Canada, On... |
| - | CircNova | circnova.com | - | - |
| - | Alerje | alerje.com | - | United Sta... |
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Mentions in press and media 9
| Date | Title | Description |
| 23.12.2025 | Woodchuck: Growth Investment Raised To Advance AI-Powered Construction Waste Diversion | Woodchuck, a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based climate tech startup focused on diverting wood waste from construction and manufacturing sites, has secured a growth round investment from Michigan Rise, a venture investment subsidiary of the MSU R... |
| 16.12.2025 | Woodchuck Receives Growth Investment | Woodchuck, a Grand Rapids, MI-based AI-powered climate-tech startup, received an investment from Michigan Rise, a venture investment subsidiary of the MSU Research Foundation. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The company intends to... |
| 19.11.2025 | Scorbit Secures $5M to Connect Arcades to the Digital World | Scorbit, a gaming platform, raised $5M. They aim to link arcade games online. Investment will fuel expansion and product development. Scorbit seeks to revitalize arcade culture. Scorbit secured over $5 million in seed funding. The investmen... |
| 16.11.2025 | Scorbit: Over $5 Million Seed Funding Raised As Beta Launch Accelerates Market Momentum | Scorbit, a connected gaming platform merging physical arcade play with online community and competition, has closed a seed round totaling more than $5 million after achieving rapid traction in its beta phase. The round was led by Detroit Ve... |
| 13.11.2025 | Scorbit Closes Over $5M Seed Funding | Jay Adelson and Ron Richards Scorbit, an Ann Arbor, MI-based connected gaming platform bringing classic and modern arcade experiences online, closed a $5m seed funding round. x Please enable JavaScript x Please enable JavaScript How to CLOS... |
| 05.09.2024 | ATLAS Space Operations: A New Era in Satellite Communications | In the vast expanse of space, communication is the lifeline. ATLAS Space Operations stands at the forefront, ensuring that satellites can talk to Earth. Recently, the company secured $15 million in funding, a testament to its growing influe... |
| 05.09.2024 | ATLAS Space Operations Raises $15M in Growth Funding | ATLAS Space Operations, a Traverse City, MI-based provider of ground station services for satellite communications, raised $15M in Growth funding. The round was led by NewSpace Capital with participation from Michigan Capital Network, Berin... |
| 04.09.2024 | ATLAS Space Operations: Satellite Communications Company Raises $15 Million | ATLAS Space Operations, a world leading provider of ground station services for satellite communications, announced it has raised $15 million in its latest growth round. The company – which is a Ground Station as a Service (GaaS) and Ground... |
| 22.03.2022 | As Employers Move Beyond the Resume to Meet Hiring Needs, Wedge Secures Additional $2M in Funding | GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wedge, the modern recruiting platform turning video screening into a competitive advantage, today announced the raise of $2 million in funding, which includes participation from Michig... |