Author: Ara Topouzian

Ann Arbor, MI (September 8, 2011) – Arboretum Ventures, a leading venture capital firm specializing in early-stage healthcare investments, today announced the final closing of its third investment fund with capital commitments totaling $140 million, above the $125 million target for the fund. The firm now has $235 million in capital under management, and has […]

November 7, 2011 5:30 -9pm The Inn at St. John’s Plymouth, MI

MVCA members dined with Congressman Gary Peters (D-MI 9) August 8 at Grange Kitchen and Bar in downtown Ann Arbor.  Rep. Peters met beforehand with MVCA board members and later with at-large members to better understand both our state and national venture capital industry as he and other lawmakers move on to the subject of […]

As Inforum Center for Leadership launches new tools for growth-driven women to unleash their entrepreneurial spirit, we have partnered with two best-in-class, globally recognized programs to accelerate Michigan-based entrepreneurs, provide local access to a global entrepreneurial ecosystem and increase exposure for Michigan based talent. This is the first time both programs have been brought to […]

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http://www.freep.com/article/20110826/BUSINESS0101/108260458/GM-s-venture-capital-fund-invests-millions-in-high-tech-entrepreneurs?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|FRONTPAGE GM Ventures’ Jon Lauckner promises that the venture-capital fund he runs isn’t a “ZIP code investor.” Still, four of the six firms in which General Motors has invested now have ties to the company’s home state of Michigan. Sakti3, an electric-vehicle battery maker, is based in Ann Arbor and run by a University of […]

http://www.freep.com/article/20110826/BUSINESS0101/108260458/GM-s-venture-capital-fund-invests-millions-in-high-tech-entrepreneurs?odyssey=tab|mostpopular|text|FRONTPAGE GM Ventures’ Jon Lauckner promises that the venture-capital fund he runs isn’t a “ZIP code investor.” Still, four of the six firms in which General Motors has invested now have ties to the company’s home state of Michigan. Sakti3, an electric-vehicle battery maker, is based in Ann Arbor and run by a University of […]

The MVCA reported total venture financings in Michigan topped $72.5 million thus far in 2011, a decrease  over 2010 and 2009. However, 2009 and 2010 financings were unusually high given sizable venture capital raises in several Michigan life science companies.  Despite the decrease in total year-to-date financings, the number of investments made are on par […]

Josh Linkner, CEO & Managing Partner of Detroit Venture Partners (part of the Quicken Loans family of companies) and Founder & Chairman of ePrize, was recognized as a “Champion of Change.” The Champions of Change program is a weekly series that is part of President Obama’s “Winning the Future” initiative, which honors entrepreneurs that have started […]