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2016Established!
A DIFFERENT KIND OF venture group
CitySide Ventures is a driven venture group composed of experienced business builders, die-hard serial entrepreneurs, disrupters, innovators, and technologists. We are more than just traditional investors, we are willing to look deeper, wider and bigger.
CitySide Ventures was established in 2015 with a core vision to change the way early-stage capital is deployed in the state of Michigan. We assert that every successful startup ecosystem around the world is based on the following three principles, the density of resources and activities, access to early-stage capital, and velocity of capital deployment.
CitySide Ventures’ purpose is to become a premier Investment group that is committed to taking Michigan early-stage Angel investing to a new level. Building a network of active, progressive and innovative investors that are committed to turning Michigan to a powerhouse startup ecosystem.
our platform Angel investing, the cityside way!
We have built and managed the one of the largest and widest global early-stage capital network, syndicate with over 62 venture partners and 84 angels groups, representing over $1b in access capital
Active Since 2019.
Michigan primer angel syndicate with 84 members that represent over $150M in early- stage capital.
Active Since 2020.
A $10M angel fund investing in early-stage tech startups across Michigan and the Midwest
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21 Aug 2025 Dumb Money gets Dumber and Smart…
Dumb Money gets Dumber and Smart Money gets Smarter!Einstein supposedly said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over…
30 Jul 2025 The Angels Brief – Episode No.18
The Angels Brief Episode No 18 - with our Guest Today is Patti Glaza Currently EVP & managing Director at…
05 Jun 2025 A Rocking Horse or a Sleeping…
A Rocking Horse or a Sleeping Giant. Let’s get real: if your startup hasn’t hit serious growth after three to…