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Invest Michigan is a non-profit funded by the Michigan Strategic Fund. As fund manager for the Michigan Pre-Seed Fund II, Invest Michigan invests in early-stage high tech businesses located in Michigan. Since 2014, Invest Michigan has been Michigan's most active technology investor.

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The Michigan Pre-Seed Fund supports pre-seed and seed-stage technology companies through multiple investment financings.

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The University Commercialization Fund invested in 14 early stage technology start-ups that originated from within universities in the state of Michigan.

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Mi Padrino founder organizes fundraiser to donate N95 masks to health care workers

March 30, 2020

This is an article about portfolio company, Mi Padrino.

Kim Gamez, Jackson native and founder of Mi Padrino, has started a fundraiser and hopes to raise enough money to donate 100,000 much-needed CDC-approved N95 surgical masks to the medical community. She is using her unique online business platform to get the job done.

“Mi Padrino is an event planning platform for the Hispanic community based out of Jackson, MI that helps hundreds of thousands of families plan and fund traditional Hispanic celebrations,” says Gamez. “Last year alone we had over 900,000 users of the platform. In Hispanic culture, you will have ‘padrinos’ (godfather or sponsor) to help pay for different parts of your event, kind of like crowdfunding or a gift registry.&rdqu

MaxOne’s SmartCoachAi Gives Athletes An On-Demand Digital Trainer at Home

March 27, 2020

This is an article about portfolio company, MaxOne.

Basketball athletes who want to take their game to the next level are always seeking out the latest and greatest tool, or a coach that can help them reach that goal. In 2020, both of these things can be found within a smartphone.

For many athletes, the season was cut short and training has been put on hold. While this may spell trouble for those seeking to get better at their sport, athletes who are using the M1 SmartCoach as an on-demand digital trainer are able to keep their momentum going and continue to train while social-distancing at home.

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SISU: DOING OUR PART TO HELP

March 27, 2020

This is an article about portfolio company, Akervall.

Mouthguard manufacturer Akervall Technologies Inc. has shifted from making dental protection for medical, athletic and military markets to protective face shields for the medical community in desperate need of supplies to keep safe as they fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
When the spring athletic seasons came to a global halt, and orders during the busiest season dried up, Akervall faced layoffs and the possibility of having to close Michigan’s best

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