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Michigan Rise — Portfolio

Investor actively backing innovative startups and growth-stage companies across various industries and funding rounds.

120
Companies
$352.0M
Total invested
$2.9M
Avg. check
65
Industries
Artificial Intelligence (AI) 5Software 4Electronics 3Manufacturing 3Medical 3Biotechnology 3+59 more
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Portfolio companies

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Blueflite
October 2026

Blueflite offers a drone-based logistics platform that provides rapid delivery of medical and life-saving packages.

Delivery Service · Detroit$70K Grant
Woodchuck.AI
September 2026

Woodchuck.AI creates a sustainable cycle from construction and manufacturing sites to eco-friendly power generation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) · Grand Rapids$834K Venture - Series Unknown
Marel Power Solutions
September 2026

Marel Power Solutions develops modular power sub-systems.

Electronics · Plymouth$1.9M Grant
Great Lakes Crystal Technologies
September 2026

Great Lakes Crystal Technologies offers crystal diamond materials for applications.

Advanced Materials · East Lansing$2.7M Grant
Grounded
August 2026

Grounded develops modular specialty vehicles and mobile workspaces built on electric and hybrid commercial vehicle platforms.

Electric Vehicle · Detroit$5.0M Seed
Genomenon
July 2026

Genomenon develops software tools to rapidly and autonomously prioritize data points for decision-making.

Developer Tools · Ann Arbor$6.0M Venture - Series Unknown
Akadeum Life Sciences
July 2026

Akadeum develops bioseparation products to facilitate the removal of target cells from biological samples.

Biotechnology · Ann Arbor$2.1M Venture - Series Unknown
Culturewell
May 2026

Infection Risk Mitigation for Hospitals and Biodefense

Big Data · Ann Arbor$750K Undisclosed
Maka Kids
May 2026

Video streaming app for kids 0-6 built on child development science. Expert-vetted shows with no ads and time limits that hold.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) · Detroit$3.0M Pre-Seed
CubeWorks
March 2026

CubeWorks offers millimeter-scale smart sensing solutions to accelerate the future of IoT.

Electronics · Ann Arbor$4.1M Series Unknown
Entirety Biomedical
February 2026

Entirety Biomedical develops and manufactures absorbable metal implants with optimized absorption profiles.

Health Care · East Lansing$1.2M Seed
Wedge
January 2026

Competitive Wedge offers a one-way recorded video interview built for the demands of modern recruiting.

Human Resources · Grand Rapids$1.5M Venture - Series Unknown
Orbion Space Technology
December 2025

Orbion Space Technology develops and manufactures plasma propulsion systems for small satellites.

Manufacturing · Houghton$27.1M Venture - Series Unknown
GreenMark Biomedical
November 2025

GreenMark is a healthcare company providing health-based benefits using nanoparticles.

Biotechnology · East Lansing$300K Grant
pocketnest
October 2025

Pocketnest is a financial services company that offers an AI-integrated platform for financial education and advice.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) · DetroitCorporate Round
HOLO Footwear
July 2025

HOLO Footwear offers stylish, responsible, and functional footwear for both men and women.

E-Commerce · Grand RapidsVenture - Series Unknown
Thermavance
July 2025

Thermavance develops a human-scaled climate control systems.

Manufacturing · Traverse CitySeries B
Reportwell
July 2025

Streamlined regulatory compliance and reporting for governmental agencies.

EdTech · Detroit$3.0M Seed
Rivet Work
June 2025

Rivet Work transforms construction labor with digital workforce management, redefining how contractors deploy crews in a unified platform.

Construction · Detroit$4.6M Venture - Series Unknown
Church Space
May 2025

Church Space develops shared-space solutions by repurposing underused church properties for business, ministry, and community use.

Marketplace · Houston$1.2M Seed
CircNova
February 2025

CircNova is a biotechnology company that utilizes AI to generate, analyze, and identify circular RNA for therapeutic development.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) · Cambridge$3.3M Seed
86 Repairs
February 2025

86 Repairs is a subscription service platform that manages end-to-end equipment repair and maintenance for restaurants.

Big Data · Chicago$2.0M Venture - Series Unknown
PassiveBolt
January 2025

PassiveBolt offers a comprehensive portfolio of underlying hardware technologies.

Information Technology · Ann Arbor$6.2M Venture - Series Unknown
Carvis.AI
November 2024

AI Technician for Auto Repair Shops

Artificial Intelligence (AI) · San Francisco$1.2M Pre-Seed

Where Michigan Rise invests

Artificial Intelligence (AI)5
Software4
Electronics3
Manufacturing3
Medical3
Biotechnology3

About Michigan Rise's portfolio

How many companies has Michigan Rise invested in?▸

Michigan Rise has invested in 120 companies tracked in our database. The portfolio spans multiple industries and funding stages, from seed-stage startups to late-stage companies.

What industries does Michigan Rise invest in?▸

Michigan Rise's top investment sectors include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Software, Electronics, Manufacturing, Medical. The firm invests across 65 different industry categories.

What is Michigan Rise's largest investment?▸

Among tracked funding rounds, Orbion Space Technology received $27.1M in a Venture - Series Unknown round. Michigan Rise's total known invested capital is $352.0M.

What is the average investment size for Michigan Rise?▸

Michigan Rise's average investment size is $2.9M across its portfolio of 120 companies.

What are Michigan Rise's most recent investments?▸

Recent Michigan Rise portfolio additions include Blueflite, Woodchuck.AI, Marel Power Solutions, Great Lakes Crystal Technologies, Grounded. These companies were founded in 2020 or later.

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