Red Cedar Ventures focuses on investing in innovative solutions and startup companies inspired by the faculty, researchers, and student entrepreneurs at Michigan State University (MSU). The firm primarily targets early-stage investments, including pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds. Their investment strategy is geared towards leveraging MSU's vast resources to create economic impact in the Mid-Michigan region and beyond.
Notable portfolio companies include 86 Repairs, BetterYou, Genomenon, and Ubiquitous Energy. The firm is led by key partners who are deeply connected with MSU's research and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Red Cedar Ventures prides itself on providing value-added partnerships, aiming to foster new jobs and companies while addressing global challenges through innovative technologies.
Red Cedar Ventures - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments155
Current Portfolio Count73
Total Portfolio Exits2
Top Investment Stages
Pre-Seed81 (57.0%)
Seed33 (23.2%)
Series A13 (9.2%)
Undisclosed10 (7.0%)
Series B5 (3.5%)
Stage Mix
Pre-Seed 57%Seed 23%Series A 9%Undisclosed 7%Series B 4%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Red Cedar Ventures - Classification
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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- NAICS
- 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 7300Business Services
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end