Michigan

Invest Detroit Ventures

Invest Detroit Ventures, based in Michigan, backs generalist startups at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A, typically following others with checks from up to $25k to $250k.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A

Check sizeUp to $250K

Leads roundsMostly follows

FocusGeneralist

Latest fundn/a

Investing team5 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Invest Detroit Ventures

5 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Lee RawlingsManaging Director

Martin DoberManaging Director

Patti GlazaManaging Director

Belvin LilesPrincipalHe previously worked at Citibank and Bridge built by Citi, focusing on finance and fintech.

Prem BodagalaDirectorHe is an investment professional with an investment range of $50K-$250K.

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Writes Up to $250K checks. Its smallest check is larger than 0% of firms in the atlas.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

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In their words

ID Ventures - Early-Stage Capital from Invest DetroitID Ventures scales promising early-stage ventures into thriving companies that help support the state’s economy, provide jobs to local talent, and bolster Michigan’s growidventures.com

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On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836 Series A investors in United States1790 Pre-seed investors in United States1561 Seed investors in Michigan12 Pre-seed investors in Michigan10 Series A investors in Michigan10 Seed investors3020 Series A investors1867

Questions

What stage does Invest Detroit Ventures invest in?

Invest Detroit Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How much does Invest Detroit Ventures invest?

Invest Detroit Ventures reports checks of Up to $250K.

Does Invest Detroit Ventures lead rounds?

Invest Detroit Ventures mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at Invest Detroit Ventures?

Lee Rawlings (Managing Director), Martin Dober (Managing Director), Patti Glaza (Managing Director).

Is Invest Detroit Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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