Serving all of the University of Michigan from the Ross School of Business
Serving all of the University of Michigan from the Ross School of Business
Zell Lurie Institute, University of Michigan

Zell Founders Fund

The Zell Founders Fund is a $10M seed fund, managed by Stewart Thornhill, Executive Director of the Zell Lurie Institute, and an investment review advisory committee comprised of four Michigan Ross students, one student from each of the four remaining ZLI funds. The committee evaluates and invests in extraordinary student entrepreneurs whose business venture needs a helping hand to move from idea to profitability.

Eligibility

The Fund is designed for all University of Michigan students, graduating or in their final year of their undergraduate or graduate program, who are seeking funding to support a startup they wish to continue after graduation. The investment amount will depend on the need and stage of the business.

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Apply

Students who are interested can submit a two-page summary of their business to the Zell Lurie Institute: [email protected].

Applications are open and on a rolling basis.  Students can apply to the fund up to 12 months after graduation from the University of Michigan.