Side Door Ventures Michigan Fund

Venture Capital Firm

Side Door Ventures Michigan Fund
MVCA Member

Side Door Ventures Michigan Fund (SDV-MI) is a high-conviction, hands-on investment fund dedicated to fueling Michigan’s next wave of innovation. We invest in high-potential startups and emerging technologies that align with the state’s economic development priorities, with a focus on advanced manufacturing, smart infrastructure & mobility, clean energy, and cognitive technologies (e.g. AI, RPA, NLP). Leveraging Michigan’s industrial legacy and deep talent pool, SDV-MI provides more than just capital—we actively lead Seed to Early-Stage rounds, offering strategic guidance, industry partnerships, and operational expertise to accelerate commercialization and scalability. Our mission is to drive sustainable economic growth and technological advancement, transforming Michigan into a hub for cutting-edge innovation.

Contact

Team

  • Edward Kim
    General Partner
  • Andrew Batey
    Founder and General Partner
  • Jesse Fast
    Investor

Stages of Investment

  • Seed
  • Startup/Early

Sectors of Investment

  • Advanced Materials/Manufacturing
  • Alternative Energy
  • Information Technology
  • Life Sciences
  • Mobility
  • Other

IT Subsectors

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Hardware
  • Other
  • Software

Life Science Subsectors

  • Biotechnology
  • Devices
  • Diagnostics

Details

  • Assets Under Management $95,000,000
  • Funds Managed (Current & Historical)3
  • Actively InvestingYes

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