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Michigan Rise
Michigan Rise, based in Michigan, backs Pre-Seed startups with checks from $25k to $250k, generally following other investors across sectors.
Entry stagePre-seed
Check size$25K to $250K
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusGeneralist
Latest fund$8M (2022)$8M Pre-Seed Fund III allocation (2022)
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at Michigan Rise
2 people on the investing team. Partners are listed first.
Jeff WesleyExecutive DirectorHe is part of a team with venture capital and entrepreneurial experience.
Prem BodagalaInvesting team
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Writes $25K to $250K checks. Its smallest check is larger than 1% of firms in the atlas.
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In their words
Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund IIIEarly Stage Funding for Michigan Technology Startups Early Stage Funding for Michigan Technology Startups Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III supports the growth and success michiganrise.com
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What stage does Michigan Rise invest in?
Michigan Rise reports entry at pre-seed.
How much does Michigan Rise invest?
Michigan Rise reports checks of $25K to $250K.
Does Michigan Rise lead rounds?
Michigan Rise mostly follows other investors.
Who are the partners at Michigan Rise?
Jeff Wesley, Prem Bodagala.
Is Michigan Rise active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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