Accelerate Blue Fund - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Accelerate Blue Fund
Operating Status: Operating
University-focused venture fund, Accelerate Blue, invests exclusively in U-M research licensed startups.
Location
Ann Arbor, MI, US
Founded
2021
Accelerate Blue Fund is an early-stage venture fund exclusively investing in startups based on University of Michigan (U-M) licensed intellectual property. The fund aims to bridge the funding gap between initial launch and angel/VC funding for U-M research-based startups, typically participating in seed and early-stage rounds.
Notable portfolio companies include Arcascope, CubeWorks, Inheret, and Movellus. Managed by Innovation Partnerships at U-M, Accelerate Blue leverages the university's research and innovation ecosystem to support its portfolio companies. The fund's unique position within the university allows it to tap into U-M's vast resources and expertise, providing value-add services to its startups beyond capital investment.
Accelerate Blue Fund - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
