When Chris Rizik talks about Michigan’s Renaissance Venture Capital Fund, it’s not just a feel-good story about major companies stepping forward in a time of crisis to invest in their home state.
It’s the tale of a double bottom line: investment in Michigan’s startup economy and strong returns for those who took the risk.
Rizik, chief executive officer and fund manager for Ann Arbor-based Renaissance, spoke Monday at the Wisconsin Tech Summit in Pewaukee. His message: Wisconsin is primed for a similar corporate fund of funds.
