Author: Ara Topouzian

  Kalamazoo, MI and Effingham, IL ‒ Open Prairie Ventures (OPV), an Illinois-based venture fund, announced today that it has entered into a management agreement with the Southwest Michigan First Life Science Fund (SWMFLSF).   The funds have collaborated for over five years on a number of investments, including Vestaron, a Kalamazoo-based agricultural company developing […]

The Wolverine Venture Fund recently joined Arboretum Ventures in a $25 million Series A investment in Sonitus Medical.

The Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA) recently released its annual research report, which details investment activity across the state. The report also highlights venture capital activity in Michigan compared to other regions and the U.S.

Member Renaissance Venture Capital Fund had its first close on its second fund.

Member Renaissance Venture Capital Fund had its first close on its second fund.

Arboretum Ventures is pleased to announce that Kristin Myers has joined the firm as a Principal. Kristin is a former Partner at Skyline Ventures (Palo Alto, CA), where she led numerous due diligence efforts for medical device opportunities. Kristin Myers Press Release final from Arboretum  

June 19 from 5-7 p.m. at The M@dison, Detroit Registration will be capped due to space constraints and will be first come, first served. Registration details will be sent out after MGCS

Join your MVCA venture capital colleagues and other investors for cocktails on the first night of the 2012 Annual Michigan Growth Capital Symposium. Venue: Vinology Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Space is limited, register fast! Only for MVCA members

MGCS 2012 will feature presentations from more than 40 of the Midwest’s top high-growth companies. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, March 6. A four page (maximum) executive summary is needed to apply along with a $20 application fee. Who should apply? High-growth innovative companies from market sectors including but not limited to internet, software, […]

Member Resonant Ventures was part of a recent Wall Street Journal story with portfolio company Duo Security with Google Ventures.