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August 24 Plymouth Ventures Sells its Position in 365 Retail Markets

MVCA Member, Plymouth Ventures (“Plymouth”), announced yesterday, August 23, 2016, that it sold its position in 365 Retail Markets, the global leader in MicroMarket technology, to McCarthy Capital Fund VI (“McCarthy Capital”). McCarthy Capital manages more than $1 billion of investment capital across its portfolio. Headquartered in Troy, MI with offices in Santa Clara, CA, […]


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June 26 IncWell Closes Second Fund, Gains Reputation for Speed and Flexibility

With eye on future, IncWell hires MVCA Venture Fellow to expand medical market sector Throwing the traditional model of VC on its head, IncWell is quickly establishing itself for being the go-to funding source for companies that want to move fast. IncWell’s process begins with an online application that’s followed – within seven days – […]


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June 25 Michigan Venture Capital Association Receives $987,850 from MEDC for Venture Upstart Programs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JUNE 25, 2014 – ANN ARBOR, MICH. — The Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA) received $987,850 in grant funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) for its Venture Upstart programs.  The programs further MVCA’s mission to grow and sustain a vibrant venture capital community in Michigan by supporting talent attraction efforts at venture capital firms […]


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April 23 Growing Forward: MVCA Programs Expand Michigan's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

A hallmark of the Michigan Venture Capital Association has long been our ability to offer members access to top-tier talent through Venture Upstart, a suite of programs designed to grow and sustain a vibrant venture capital community in Michigan.


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April 23 Growing Forward: MVCA Programs Expand Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

A hallmark of the Michigan Venture Capital Association has long been our ability to offer members access to top-tier talent through Venture Upstart, a suite of programs designed to grow and sustain a vibrant venture capital community in Michigan.


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March 20 Invest Michigan Looks to Create Sustainable Fund for Michigan Entrepreneurs

Invest Michigan will be the Michigan Pre-Seed Fund 2.0 manager and, is set to take advantage of Michigan’s unique entrepreneurial ecosystem, and show that sustainability is the path forward to the state’s vibrant future.


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February 17 Michigan eLab Invests in Michigan Startups

A perfect storm of talent, ecosystem and history all contributed to Michigan eLab choosing to invest in startups in the state.


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January 02 Baird Capital Opens Ann Arbor Office, Sees Michigan as Ripe with Potential

Global investment firm Baird Capital announced it was opening a Michigan office, in Ann Arbor. It’s being headed up by David Gregorka, whose entrepreneurial roots grow deep in the state.


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November 26 Jim Adox and Venture Investors Charge Full Steam Ahead

Jim Adox and Venture Investors are charging full steam ahead in a challenging economy, and in doing so, are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Michigan.


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October 24 Outgoing MVCA Chair Tim Petersen: VC in Michigan Bucking National Trend, Inspiring Startup Culture in State

“Venture capitalists in Michigan continue to grow in an environment where, in other parts of the country, the industry is contracting,” said a Managing Director of Arboretum Ventures and the outgoing chair of the Michigan Venture Capital Association.


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