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FUSE Fund

Funding University Startups Early

The FUSE Fund is a first-of-its-kind early-stage investment initiative designed to support student-led startups emerging from Michigan universities. The program provides small, fast investments to help founders move from early product validation to an operating commercial entity.

Managed by ID Ventures, the fund identifies and supports promising founders early in their journey while expanding the pipeline of venture-backable companies across the state.

Company Name

What industry are you in?

First & Last Name of professor or faculty recommendation

Email of professor or faculty recommendation

Contact Information - Founder 1

First Name

Last Name

Title

Mobile Phone

Current Enrolled University/College

Degree expected

Anticipated graduation year

Major

Please provide any college or university entrepreneurial institutes or clubs or organizations you belong to

Contact Information - Founder 2

First Name

Last Name

Title

Mobile Phone

Current Enrolled University/College

Degree expected

Anticipated graduation year

Major

Please provide any college or university entrepreneurial institutes or clubs or organizations you belong to

Downloadable Video

Pitchdeck

Evidence of Customer Discovery

Acknowledgements

I understand that in order to receive investment, a legal entity must be formed - LARA

I intend to continue my start-up in Michigan after graduation

I have read and understand the terms of potential investment, standard YC post-money SAFE, $5M post, 20% discount

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