Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Media • BioTech • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Logistics (& Distribution) • Material Science • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Life Science • Woman Focused |
Stages | Early,Seed |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $250,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $150,000 |
Invest Detroit Ventures is an investment arm of Invest Detroit and operates as a venture capital firm based in Detroit, Michigan. This firm specializes in providing funding to pre-seed, early-stage, and growth-stage companies, aiming to create a positive impact on the economic landscape in Detroit and surrounding areas. Invest Detroit Ventures has a focus on implementing an inclusive investment strategy that deliberately supports minority, immigrant, and women entrepreneurs, working to foster innovation and stimulate growth in underrepresented demographics. With a maximum investment limit of $250,000, a minimum investment threshold of $100,000, and a typical 'sweet spot' investment of around $150,000, Invest Detroit Ventures positions itself as an instrumental partner for emerging startups and businesses seeking financial support and resources during critical phases of their development. The industries Invest Detroit Ventures invests in are diverse, demonstrating a broad interest in sectors that include Software, IT and TMT, Media, BioTech, Hardware and Manufacturing, Logistics and Distribution, Material Science, Medical Devices and Hospital Services, Life Sciences, and women-focused ventures, among others. This diversity reflects the organization's intent to drive innovation across various key sectors that can contribute to the region's economic diversity and vitality. As a venture capital entity specializing in early and seed-stage investments, Invest Detroit Ventures is not only a source of capital but also provides strategic guidance and support to ensure the sustainable success of the ventures they back.