Investor profile

Renaissance Venture Capital

VC

USMichiganMidwestHealthtechB2B SaaSEnterpriseDeep Tech

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Investment thesis

Renaissance Venture Capital is a fund of funds that invests in top-tier venture capital funds around the United States and uses this network to attract capital to startups in Michigan and the surrounding region. The firm was formed with the philosophy that venture capital is important for economic growth and that major industrial and business regions such as Michigan are underserved in the amount of venture capital available to fund exciting new ideas and technologies. By providing much needed capital to top tier venture capital firms that are active in Michigan and by building bridges between young innovation companies and Michigan's established business community, Renaissance seeks to achieve regional success in the form of strong investment returns and economic growth. The current Renaissance portfolio includes more than 60 venture capital funds and over 800 active portfolio companies ranging across all sectors and company stages.

Notable quotes

Unlocking Michigan's full competitive potential requires moving past regional silos. By building stronger alignment across the entire ecosystem, the Alliance aims to turn Michigan's immense research, talent, and industrial assets into a durable, long-term pipeline for venture capital and high-growth startups.

Chris Rizik · Crain's Detroit Business · 2025

Team

Chris Rizik

Managing Partner

Jeff Rinvelt

Partner

Kimberly Reno

Partner, CFO, CCO

Christina Drake

Partner

Jessica Ives

Chief Administrative Officer

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