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Key people at Renaissance Venture Capital Fund.
Renaissance Venture Capital Fund was founded in 2002 by Chris Rizik (Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner).
Renaissance Venture Capital Fund operates as a fund of funds, investing in venture capital firms nationwide. Its core mission is attracting investment and fostering growth within Michigan’s startup ecosystem. The fund connects national venture capital with local companies, facilitating collaborations between emerging businesses and established corporations statewide.
Chris Rizik, managing partner, founded the fund with a pioneering insight: creating a fund-of-funds model to channel external investment into regional economies. He recognized the need to stimulate local entrepreneurial activity. Rizik’s strategic vision established a unique mechanism cultivating a vibrant, growth-oriented environment.
Renaissance Venture Capital primarily serves Michigan’s innovative startups, providing access to crucial funding and strategic partnerships. It also benefits major regional corporations, connecting them with new technologies. The fund’s enduring vision is to accelerate economic development, fostering a dynamic environment by bridging investment capital with regional opportunities.
Key people at Renaissance Venture Capital Fund.
Renaissance Venture Capital Fund was founded in 2002 by Chris Rizik (Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner).
Renaissance Venture Capital Fund has 6 tracked investments across 5 companies. The latest tracked deal is $90.0M Series C in Strata Oncology in July 2021.
