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Invest Michigan

Invest Michigan is a non-profit organization that manages funds to invest in early-stage high-tech businesses in Michigan, focusing on pre-seed and seed stage technology companies.

Grant MakerFunder

Overview

What Invest Michigan does

What Invest Michigan is

Invest Michigan is a non-profit organization that manages funds to invest in early-stage high-tech businesses in Michigan, focusing on pre-seed and seed stage technology companies.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Grant Maker
Founded
Founded in 2014
Approximate age
About 12 years
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
March 28, 2026

Official channels

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Capability profile

Invest Michigan as a funder

Investment thesis

Invest Michigan is dedicated to advancing Michigan's entrepreneurial ecosystem by deploying resources into Program-Related Investments (PRIs) that foster innovation, create economic opportunity, and drive social impact.

Focus narrative

Invest Michigan invests in early-stage companies across various sectors, including Advanced Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Information Technology, and Other Innovative Technologies. The organization aims to catalyze growth in companies that align with its commitment to Michigan's long-term prosperity and inclusive economic development.

Focus and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series B

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
160

Portfolio context

Invest Michigan has made 160 investments since 2014, focusing on startup and early-stage companies in Michigan. Notable portfolio companies include Genomenon, an AI-driven genomics company; Autobooks, a payment and accounting platform for small businesses; Bloomscape, a company specializing in plant delivery and care; Orbion Space Technology, a supplier of electric propulsion for small satellites; and GreenMark Biomedical, a company focused on dental health innovations.

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What to know about Invest Michigan

Upseed classifies Invest Michigan under the Grant Maker organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

March 28, 2026

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