UpRound is a venture capital student organization dedicated to interdisciplinary undergraduate venture capital education, engaging the broader venture community with Southeastern Michigan, and creating a stronger sense of community within Michigan entrepreneurship.

- UpRound's first initiative was a student venture capital competition that simulates an accelerated investment process
- Obtained status as the official Michigan qualifier for the national uVCIC competition
- Built partnerships with several VC firms, corporate sponsors, and university offices
- Created training sessions to teach how a VC firm works, research and due diligence, and term sheets
- Engaged over 200 students
- Hosted VC guests from firms with a combined $5B under management

Venture Capital

UpRound Ventures

Matthew Berk

Arianna Smith

Anthony Remick

Samantha Fragin

Annika Chinnaiyan

Elliott L.

Dean Katz

Anjay Mital Skiff

Ryan Spiegel

Lola Epstein

Hayden Reiner

Akshay Mehta

Madelyn Walsh

Annie Patrick

The Midwest Venture Sourcing and Engagement team at UpRound Ventures focuses on identifying promising startup opportunities in the Midwest region for inclusion in the Midwest Ventures Conference. Additionally, the team is responsible for fostering relationships with venture capital firms, corporate sponsors, and the broader entrepreneurial community to enhance student engagement and participation in venture capital initiatives.

Midwest Venture Sourcing and Engagement

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