State approves additional $5M for MSU-backed Michigan Rise pre-seed fund
An early-stage investment fund the Michigan State University Research Foundation administers received another $5 million in state capital that will go to support high-tech startup companies. The funding that the Michigan Strategic Fund board approved this morning adds to past allocations for the Michigan Rise Pre-Seed Fund III LLC, which initially received $6.5 million two […]
Why Startup-Corporate Partnerships Can Result In Mutual Success
There’s little doubt that startups around the globe come up with key innovations that drive the economy. However, many startups struggle with fundraising, hiring the right people, gaining new customers and entering new markets. On the corporate side, firms face increased competition as they strive to become more innovative and maintain a unique value proposition. […]