Background

UpRound Ventures

University of Michigan's premier student-run venture capital fund

Stephen M. Ross School of Business & College of Engineering

Local Focus, Global Perspective

Based at the University of Michigan, UpRound is in service of ventures created by University of Michigan students, alumni, and those who are on a mission to build really cool stuff. We are a group of entrepreneurial students who work with startups because we believe in learning by doing.

Whether you're a student, founder, or someone who is interested in the world of VC, we're here to help you learn and grow.

Students collaborating
For Students

Learn by Doing

We provide venture education to new members every semester, while providing a space for students passionate about entrepreneurship to bond, develop, and innovate.

Join Our Team
Founders pitching
For Startups

A Growth Partner

We find startups, provide them with capital or introduce them to people who will, and embed our consultant teams to help them grow, raise money, and enter new markets.

Pitch to Us
Partnership meeting
For VCs

Top Students & Startups

Partner with Michigan's premier student VC fund. Connect with top talent, support the next generation of founders, and access deal flow.

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Some of Our Partners

Kleiner Perkins
Bessemer Venture Partners
Plug and Play
Laconia Capital
Detroit Venture Partners
JetBlue Ventures
1517 Fund
Lightbank
Partner
IA Ventures
Kleiner Perkins
Bessemer Venture Partners
Plug and Play
Laconia Capital
Detroit Venture Partners
JetBlue Ventures
1517 Fund
Lightbank
Partner
IA Ventures