Become a Member

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

Membership is available to:

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

*** 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.

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

2016 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner

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

Please Select One
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 2021 Research Report (printed April 2021) OR 2021 Landscape Guide (printed Fall 2021)
- Sponsorship of the MGCS After Party in May 2021
- Sponsorship of the 2021 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner in November 2021
- 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 2021 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 2021 Research Report (printed April 2021) OR 2021 Landscape Guide (printed Fall 2021)
- Sponsorship of the MGCS After Party in May 2021
- Sponsorship of the 2021 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner in November 2021
- 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 2021 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 2021 Research Report (printed April 2021)
- Sponsorship of the MGCS After Party in May 2021
- Sponsorship of the 2021 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner in November 2021
- 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 2021 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 2021 Landscape Guide (printed Fall 2021)
- Sponsorship of the 2021 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner in November 2021
- 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 2021 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
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*
- Accounting
- Banking
- Legal
- Insurance
- Other
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.)

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Become a Member

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:

MVCA Membership Application

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