The Zell Early-Stage Fund is a venture capital and pre-venture capital investment fund operated by juniors and seniors at the University of Michigan in the Ross School of Business. Founded in September 2015, the Zell Early-Stage Fund belongs to the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, ranked annually amongst the top entrepreneurship programs in the country. It is one of the only undergraduate-run venture capital funds in the country.
For entrepreneurs seeking an investment, please contact us at: zesfcontact@umich.edu. We typically invest in early-stage companies in the technology, healthcare, and energy sectors, but welcome compelling opportunities outside these areas as well.
For University of Michigan sophomores seeking to apply, please visit our website at zellearlystagefund.com. For any additional inquiries, please contact us at: zesfrecruiting@umich.edu.