About
Renaissance Venture Capital is a fund of funds established in 2008 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with a mission to drive regional venture capital growth while bridging emerging innovation communities with established industrial and commercial enterprises. The firm invests in venture capital funds across the United States and leverages this national network to attract capital to startups in Michigan and surrounding regions, having facilitated over $3 billion in venture capital to date. Renaissance operates a distinctive dual-mandate model: as a limited partner in approximately 60 venture capital funds, the firm gains exposure to a diversified portfolio spanning all sectors and company stages, while simultaneously serving as a connector between its portfolio of over 800 active companies and national institutional investors. The organization's flagship initiative, UnDemo Day®, held twice annually, showcases promising Michigan-based startups to major venture capital investors across the country and has become a significant event for attracting capital to the Midwest. The Hotlist database identifies early-stage companies from Michigan anticipating fundraising within 12 to 18 months, further enabling Renaissance to facilitate deal flow between regional founders and national capital sources. Investment Advisory Services are provided through Renaissance Venture Capital Management, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm's value proposition to institutional investors centers on access to curated venture exposure through its fund-of-funds structure, while founders benefit from direct connections to Renaissance's national venture capital network and co-investment opportunities. Renaissance positions itself as infrastructure for the Midwest innovation ecosystem, addressing the historic gap between regional entrepreneurship and access to growth capital.