SSM is a Michigan SmartZone located in Sault Ste. Marie, which provides support to technology-based companies in collaboration with MEDC strategic service providers, MI-SBDC, and local and regional economic development agencies.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is the state’s marketing arm and lead advocate for business development, talent and jobs, tourism, film and digital media, arts and cultural grants, and overall economic growth. The MEDC offers a number of business assistance services and capital programs for business attraction and acceleration, talent enhancement, and urban and […]
Michigan Business Innovation Association (MBIA) is comprised of the state’s best business incubators, accelerators, co-working spaces, maker spaces, economic development partners, and entrepreneurial support professionals who are focused on creating jobs and developing Michigan’s local economies. The MBIA provides a supportive entrepreneurial environment that stimulates the growth of business to ensure economic vitality and encourage […]
eighteen94 makes minority investments in companies pursuing next-generation innovation, bolstering access to cutting-edge ideas and trends. The investment mandate includes start-up businesses pioneering new ingredients, foods, packaging, and enabling technology.
GM Ventures, the venture capital arm of General Motors, strategically invests in startups that share GM’s vision of a world with zero emissions, zero crashes, and zero congestion. The firm connects growth-stage companies that have breakthrough technology to GM’s extensive network of iconic brands, talent, and manufacturing expertise to accelerate and commercialize innovations for global […]
Corewell Health Ventures focuses on solutions that align to our vision of personalized health, made simple, affordable and exceptional. From startups to more experienced companies, we offer investment capital joined with the expertise of an integrated health system and health plan. We actively partner with organizations to support their success and positively impact the communities […]
BlueWater Angels is a network of accredited investors and select organizations investing capital in promising companies in the Great Lakes Bay Region. The group recognizes the value of supporting and nurturing the entrepreneurial community for the economic benefit of Mid-Michigan and the State of Michigan. BlueWater Angels addresses the tremendous shortage of seed capital through […]
Ann Arbor Angels was founded in 2004 and has evolved into a member-driven angel investment organization, comprised of former CEOs and founders as well as business and investment leaders in the Ann Arbor community. Ann Arbor Angels invests in young companies with breakthrough products or services. In addition to providing capital, they share expertise, provide […]
Birmingham Angels was established in 2019 with a core vision to change the way early-stage capital is deployed in the state of Michigan. We assert that every successful startup ecosystem around the world is based on the following three principles, the density of resources and activities, access to early-stage capital, and velocity of capital deployment.
BELLE Michigan’s mission is to provide superior returns for investors while serving the early stage capital needs of women-led companies. The companies invested have access not only to BELLE’s capital but to a network of limited partners who bring years of experience as entrepreneurs, professionals, and corporate executives to support the success of portfolio companies.