Become a Member

Angel Investor

Membership Fee: $315

Member is eligible for one individual to register under the membership.

Benefits include:

Exclusive invitations to network at MVCA Events. MVCA hosts over 1000 people annually from across the entrepreneurial and investment landscape at its events
Participation in legislative and media outreach
Opportunity to serve on the MVCA board of directors and in committee leadership positions

Angel Network Organizations

Membership Fee: $525

Members are eligible for up to four individuals registered under the organization’s membership. Individuals must be employed at the organization. Additional professionals over four may be added to the membership at a cost of $250/year.

Benefits include:

Participation in annual research report and annual landscape guide
Access to talent programs including ExeConnect Program and any angel programs
Exclusive invitations to network at MVCA Events. MVCA hosts over 1000 people annually from across the entrepreneurial and investment landscape at its events.
Participation in legislative and media outreach
Exposure on the association website, annual research report, and annual landscape guide
Opportunity to serve on the MVCA board of directors and in committee leadership positions

Venture Capital Firm

Members are eligible for up to four individuals registered under the organization’s membership. Individuals must be employed at the organization. Additional professionals over four may be added to the membership at a cost of $250/year.

Membership Fee:

Venture capital firms pay dues tiered by their total assets under management or if they are a specific type of fund.

less than $10 million: $525
between $10 million and $25 million: $1,575
between $25 million and $100 million: $2,625
more than $100 million: $4,000
out of state venture capital firms: $1,000 (no office or people in Michigan)

Benefits include:

Participation in annual research report and annual landscape guide
Access to talent programs including executive attraction, Michigan Venture Fellows Program and Executive Connect Program
Exclusive invitations to network at MVCA Events. MVCA hosts over 1000 people annually from across the entrepreneurial and investment landscape at its events.
Participation in legislative and media outreach
Exposure on the association website, annual research report, and annual landscape guide
Opportunity to serve on the board of directors and in committee leadership positions

Corporate Venture Capital

Membership Fee: $4,000

Members are eligible for up to four individuals registered under the organization’s membership. Individuals must be employed at the organization. Additional professionals over four may be added to the membership at a cost of $250/year.

Benefits include:

Participation in annual Landscape Guide
Access to Executive Connect Program
Exclusive invitations to network at MVCA Events. MVCA hosts over 1000 people annually from across the entrepreneurial and investment landscape at its events.
Participation in legislative and media outreach
Exposure on the association website, annual research report, and annual landscape guide
Opportunity to serve on the board of directors and in committee leadership positions

Fund of Funds, Foundations, and other Institutional Investors

Membership Fee: $4,000

Members are eligible for up to four individuals registered under the organization’s membership. Individuals must be employed at the organization. Additional professionals over four may be added to the membership at a cost of $250/year.

Benefits include:

Participation in annual research report and annual landscape guide
Exclusive invitations to network at MVCA Events. MVCA hosts over 1000 people annually from across the entrepreneurial and investment landscape at its events.
Participation in legislative and media outreach
Exposure on the association website, annual research report, and annual landscape guide
Opportunity to serve on the board of directors and in committee leadership positions

Economic Development Organizations

Membership Fee: $1,654

Members are eligible for up to four individuals registered under the organization’s membership. Individuals must be employed at the organization. Additional professionals over four may be added to the membership at a cost of $250/year.

Benefits include:

Ability to advertise in the MVCA Research Report and Michigan Entrepreneurial & Investment Landscape Guide
Exclusive invitations to network at MVCA Events. MVCA hosts over 1000 people annually from across the entrepreneurial and investment landscape at its events.
Participation in legislative and media outreach
Exposure on the association website and annual landscape guide (entrepreneurial support programs)

University Partner

Membership Fees: $1,654

Members are eligible for up to four individuals registered under the organization’s membership. Individuals must be employed at the organization. Additional professionals over four may be added to the membership at a cost of $250/year.

Benefits include:

Ability to advertise in the MVCA Research Report and Michigan Entrepreneurial & Investment Landscape Guide
Exclusive invitations to network at MVCA Events. MVCA hosts over 1000 people annually from across the entrepreneurial and investment landscape at its events.
Participation in legislative and media outreach
Exposure on the association website and annual landscape guide (entrepreneurial support programs)

Service Provider

Each year, the MVCA Membership Committee extends a limited number of invitations to law firms, accounting firms, banks, independent consultants, etc.; these are top tier service providers who have been identified by MVCA members as being a valuable partner within the entrepreneurial and investment landscape.

As a valued service provider in the industry, you have the opportunity to join MVCA as a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum member. Each category provides the opportunity for up to four employees to register as part of your MVCA Service Provider Membership. Additionally, MVCA caps the number of service providers accepted into the membership to ensure that service provider members are guaranteed superior relationship building opportunities. Review each of the membership categories and related benefits to determine which category is the best fit for your organization’s goals.

Service Provider Membership Levels

Platinum Membership

Membership Fee: $20,000

Benefits Include:

Full page ad in the 2020 Research Report (printed April 2020) OR 2020 Landscape Guide (printed September 2020)
Sponsorship of the MGCS After Party in May 2020

An opportunity to make remarks or be introduced
Premium signage placement

Sponsorship of the 2020 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner in November 2020

Present one MVCA award
Six tickets to the dinner
Premium signage placement in the reception area and during dinner
Logo displayed in the program
Logo scrolling during dinner

Exclusive invitations to network at MVCA Events. MVCA hosts over 1000 people annually from across the entrepreneurial and investment landscape at its events.
Listing in the 2020 Landscape Guide, including contact information and acknowledgment of your organization’s membership level.
Exclusive promotion of your organization’s events, marketing programs and news using MVCA’s popular social media platforms
Logo placement on MichiganVCA.org, which attracts over 20,000 unique views annually and is the “go-to” site for information about the entrepreneurial and investment community in Michigan.
Exclusive business development opportunities, including participation in MVCA panel discussions, focus groups, blog posts and newsletters

Gold Membership

Membership Fee: $12,500

Benefits Include:

Full page ad in the 2020 Research Report (printed April 2020) OR 2020 Landscape Guide (printed September 2020)
Sponsorship of the MGCS After Party in May 2020

An opportunity to make remarks or be introduced
Premium signage placement

Sponsorship of the 2020 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner in November 2020

Four tickets to the dinner
Upgraded signage placement in the reception area
Logo displayed on each guest table during dinner
Logo scrolling during dinner

Exclusive invitations to network at MVCA Events. MVCA hosts over 1000 people annually from across the entrepreneurial and investment landscape at its events.
Listing in the 2020 Landscape Guide, including contact information and acknowledgment of your organization’s membership level.
Exclusive promotion of your organization’s events, marketing programs and news using MVCA’s popular social media platforms
Logo placement on MichiganVCA.org, which attracts over 20,000 unique views annually and is the “go-to” site for information about the entrepreneurial and investment community in Michigan.
Exclusive business development opportunities, including participation in MVCA panel discussions, focus groups, blog posts and newsletters

Silver Membership

Membership Fee: $9,500

Benefits Include:

Half page ad in the 2020 Research Report (printed April 2020)
Sponsorship of the MGCS After Party in May 2020

Signage placement

Sponsorship of the 2020 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner in November 2020

Four tickets to the dinner
Upgraded signage placement in the reception area
Logo displayed on each guest table during dinner
Logo scrolling during dinner

Exclusive invitations to network at MVCA Events. MVCA hosts over 1000 people annually from across the entrepreneurial and investment landscape at its events.
Listing in the 2020 Landscape Guide, including contact information and acknowledgment of your organization’s membership level.
Exclusive promotion of your organization’s events, marketing programs and news using MVCA’s popular social media platforms
Logo placement on MichiganVCA.org, which attracts over 20,000 unique views annually and is the “go-to” site for information about the entrepreneurial and investment community in Michigan.
Exclusive business development opportunities, including participation in MVCA panel discussions, focus groups, blog posts and newsletters

Bronze Membership

Membership Fee: $7,500

Benefits Include:

Half page ad in the 2020 Landscape Guide (printed September 2020)
Sponsorship of the 2020 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner in November 2020

Two tickets to the dinner
Signage placement in the reception area

Exclusive invitations to network at MVCA Events. MVCA hosts over 1000 people annually from across the entrepreneurial and investment landscape at its events.
Listing in the 2020 Landscape Guide, including contact information and acknowledgment of your organization’s membership level.
Exclusive promotion of your organization’s events, marketing programs and news using MVCA’s popular social media platforms
Logo placement on MichiganVCA.org, which attracts over 20,000 unique views annually and is the “go-to” site for information about the entrepreneurial and investment community in Michigan.
Exclusive business development opportunities, including participation in MVCA panel discussions, focus groups, blog posts and newsletters

2020 MVCA Membership Application

Organization Name*

The name of the business for on whose behalf you are applying for membership. If applying for Angel Investor membership, this should be your name.

Your Name*

First Last

Phone*

Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Your Website*

Twitter Handle

Are you headquartered in Michigan?*

Yes
No

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City ZIP Code

University Affiliation*

Organization Type*

Do you have additional members to enter?*

Yes
No

Additional Members

Name	Email	Phone

Would you like to continue adding additional members?

Yes
No

Each additional member beyond the fourth comes with a fee of $250 per member.

Addt'l Members

Name	Email	Phone

Overview

What is your firm or fund's total assets under management?*

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

How many funds has your firm managed?*

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

Please provide a brief description of your investment strategy*

Please provide a brief description of your organization*

Does your organization administer programs that could be utilized by venture firms/angel investors?

Yes
No

Please describe these programs and provide a link for more information

Does your organization administer programs that could be utilized by already angel-backed or venture-backed companies?

Yes
No

Please describe these programs and provide a link for more information

Does your organization administer programs that could be utilized by companies before they are are angel-backed?

Yes
No

Please describe these programs and provide a link for more information

What industry sector do you invest in?*

Life Science
Information Technology
Alternative Energy
Media
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
Business Services
Consumer Products
Mobility
Other

Other Industry Sector*

Life Science Sub-sectors*

Pharmaceuticals
Devices
Diagnostics
Biotechnology
Healthcare Services
Animal Health/Agriculture
Other

Information Technology Industry Sub-sectors*

Hardware
Software
Services
Other

What Stage do you invest in?*

Seed
Start-up/Early
Growth/Expansion
Mezzanine
Public

How many firms has your firm invited in that have offices or headquarters in Michigan?*

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

Any additional information you would like to share?

Why do you want to be a member of MVCA?*

(networking reasons, professional development, etc.)

For more specific benefit and cost information, please select the appropriate membership category:

Angel Investor

Membership Fee: $315

Benefits include:

Angel Network Organizations

Membership Fee: $525

Benefits include:

Venture Capital Firm

Membership Fee:

Benefits include:

Corporate Venture Capital

Membership Fee: $4,000

Benefits include:

Fund of Funds, Foundations, and other Institutional Investors

Membership Fee: $4,000

Benefits include:

Economic Development Organizations

Membership Fee: $1,654

Benefits include:

University Partner

Membership Fees: $1,654

Benefits include:

Service Provider

Platinum Membership

Membership Fee: $20,000

Benefits Include:

Gold Membership

Membership Fee: $12,500

Benefits Include:

Silver Membership

Membership Fee: $9,500

Benefits Include:

Bronze Membership

Membership Fee: $7,500

Benefits Include:

2020 MVCA Membership Application

Overview