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The MVCA is comprised of firms and professionals dedicated to the development, growth, and sustainability of Michigan’s investment and entrepreneurial community.

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Angel Investor

Membership Fee: $330

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: $550

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 MVCA board of directors and in committee leadership positions

Venture Capital Firm

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: $550
between $10 million and $25 million: $1,654
between $25 million and $100 million: $2,756
more than $100 million: $4,200
out of state venture capital firms: $1,050 (no office or people in Michigan)

Benefits include:

Participation in annual research report and annual landscape guide
Access to talent programs including executive attraction and Michigan Venture Fellows 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: $4,200

Benefits include:

Participation in 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

Fund of Funds, Foundations, and other Institutional Investors

Membership Fee: $4,200

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: $1,740

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: $1,740

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 2023 Research Report OR 2023 Landscape Guide (online portal)

An opportunity to make remarks or be introduced
Premium signage placement

Sponsorship of the 2023 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner in September, 2023

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 2023 Landscape Guide (online portal), 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 2023 Research Report OR 2023 Landscape Guide (online portal)

An opportunity to make remarks or be introduced
Premium signage placement

Sponsorship of the 2023 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner in September 2023

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 2023 Landscape Guide (online portal), 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 2023 Research Report

Signage placement

Sponsorship of the 2023 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner in September 2023

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 2023 Landscape Guide (online portal), 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 2023 Landscape Guide (online portal)
Sponsorship of the 2023 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner in September 2023

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 2023 Landscape Guide (online portal), 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

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*

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Your Website*

Twitter Handle

Are you headquartered in Michigan?*

Yes

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City ZIP Code

University Affiliation*

Organization Type*

Do you have additional members to enter?*

Yes

Additional Members

Name

Phone

Would you like to continue adding additional members?

Yes

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

Addt'l Members

Name

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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

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

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

Please describe these programs and provide a link for more information

What industry sector do you invest in?*

Other Industry Sector*

Life Science Sub-sectors*

Information Technology Industry Sub-sectors*

Hardware

Software

Services

Other

What Stage do you invest in?*

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

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If you have questions regarding MVCA membership, please contact Ara Topouzian, MVCA Executive Director at [email protected]

Membership is available to:

Angel Investors
Angel Groups/Networks
Venture Capital Firms
Corporate Venture Firms
Foundations, Funds of Funds, and other institutional investors
Economic Development Organizations
Universities
Select Service Providers

Download the latest MVCA Membership Kit

For new members with less than $15 million AUM that have a core strategic focus on underrepresented founders and entrepreneurs throughout Michigan, or that have greater than 50% fund/GP ownership by individuals representing BIPOC, female, and/or LGBTQ+ communities, membership fees may be waived upon review of qualifications.

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From public policy to the new ideas and breakthrough investment opportunities, MVCA will keep your finger on the pulse of must know information in the industry.

The MVCA is comprised of firms and professionals dedicated to the development, growth, and sustainability of Michigan’s investment and entrepreneurial community.

Become a Member

Angel Investor

Membership Fee: $330

Benefits include:

Angel Network Organizations

Membership Fee: $550

Benefits include:

Venture Capital Firm

Membership Fee:

Benefits include:

Corporate Venture Capital

Membership Fee: $4,200

Benefits include:

Fund of Funds, Foundations, and other Institutional Investors

Membership Fee: $4,200

Benefits include:

Economic Development Organizations

Membership Fee: $1,740

Benefits include:

University Partner

Membership Fees: $1,740

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:

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