Side Door Ventures Michigan Fund

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
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- 553 East Jefferson Avenue Detroit, MI 48226
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Team
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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