VC firm
Accelerate Blue Fund
- Investor type
- VC
- Investing status
- Activeas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
- Founded
- 2019
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About
The Accelerate Blue Fund invests in University of Michigan–licensed startups at the earliest stages, when funding and support matter most. We provide patient capital, mentoring and intellectual property guidance through Innovation Partnerships to help founders reach key milestones and become venture-ready. By accelerating U-M innovation into the market, we help build high-growth companies and expand Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Investment approach
- Thesis
- Established in October 2019, the AB Fund was created to address a persistent gap in the startup journey: the earliest phase of company formation, when technologies are promising but not yet ready to attract angel or venture investment. The Fund typically invests at the pre-seed and seed stages, supporting companies from formation through early fundraising and commercialization milestones.Source (opens in a new tab)
- Eligibility
- Startups with licensed U-M intellectual property: if you have demonstrated proof-of-concept with early market validation, have a viable value proposition for your product or service that is supported by customer discovery and sector expert insights, please email us at to learn more about investments and support our team can provide to your company.
- Traction requirement
- if you have demonstrated proof-of-concept with early market validation, have a viable value proposition for your product or service that is supported by customer discovery and sector expert insights
- Investing status notes
- Submit an Inquiry (For U-M Startups)
Programs
- Accelerator
- Accelerate Blue Foundry (opens in a new tab)
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