Red Cedar Ventures (MSU)

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Red Cedar Ventures (MSU)
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Red Cedar Ventures (MSU)

Red Cedar Ventures (MSU)

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Red Cedar Ventures, a venture investment subsidiary of the MSU Research Foundation, supports the launch and acceleration of early-stage startups emerging from Michigan State University. As the first venture fund in mid-Michigan, Red Cedar Ventures has played a key role in advancing MSU technologies, fostering ecosystem partnerships, and driving economic growth across Michigan. Since 2014, its portfolio has grown to include some of the most promising high-tech, high-growth startups in the state.

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Team

  • Jeff Wesley
    Executive Director of Ventures
  • Matt Okoneski
    Director, Venture Investments
  • Tommy Skinner
    Director, Venture Investments
  • Pete Martin
    Director of Portfolio Management

Stages of Investment

  • Idea/Pre-Seed
  • Seed

Sectors of Investment

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Advanced Materials/Manufacturing
  • Alternative Energy
  • Engineering Design + Development
  • Information Technology
  • Life Sciences
  • Medical Device Technology
  • Mobility
  • Mobility/Auto Manufacturing

IT Subsectors

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Hardware
  • Software

Life Science Subsectors

  • Animal Health/Agriculture
  • Biotechnology
  • Devices
  • Diagnostics
  • Healthcare Services
  • Pharmaceuticals

Details

  • Michigan Investment Professionals9
  • Worldwide Investment Professionals9
  • Assets Under Management $45,500,000
  • Funds Managed (Current & Historical)4
  • Actively InvestingYes
  • Preferred Initial Investment$100K - $250K

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