Jeff Wesley is the Executive Director at Michigan Rise, a subsidiary of the Michigan State University Research Foundation. He is part of a team with venture capital and entrepreneurial experience.
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Michigan Rise writes $25K to $250K checks, larger than 1% of firms in the atlas.
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Who is Jeff Wesley?
Jeff Wesley is the Executive Director at Michigan Rise, a subsidiary of the Michigan State University Research Foundation. He is part of a team with venture capital and entrepreneurial experience.
How much does Jeff Wesley invest?
Jeff Wesley invests through Michigan Rise, which writes checks of $25K to $250K at pre-seed.
How do I pitch Jeff Wesley?
Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Jeff in the subject. A warm intro from a founder Michigan Rise backed works better.
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