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September 25 WAVE Ventures to Launch a New Deep Tech Venture Studio

Ann Arbor, MI – September 25, 2025 – The University of Michigan’s Innovation Partnerships announced a new collaboration with WAVE Ventures through their WAVE Ventures Studio that is opening in Ann Arbor, MI. The new studio will collaborate with Innovation Partnerships to identify potential startup opportunities in the Deep Tech sector. The new studio will […]


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July 24 Explore the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Key Tax Changes and Insights for Michigan’s Venture Ecosystem

Federal tax reform is reshaping the landscape for startups and investors—and Michigan’s venture community is right in the middle of it. The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) introduces sweeping changes that directly affect venture-backed companies, founders, and investors. Key Tax Changes to Consider The OBBB rewrote the rules for Section 174 R&E deductions The […]


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July 23 Meet MVCA Venture Fellow, Austin Churley, Augment Ventures

The Michigan Venture Capital Association is proud to offer the Venture Fellows Program to Michigan’s venture capital community. The program, launched in 2023, is designed to increase the number of venture professionals in Michigan in order to accelerate the fundraising and deployment of capital into early-stage companies. About Austin Austin joined Augment Ventures as a […]


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June 26 Next Chapter with Venture Fellow, Sapna Patel, Michigan Capital Network

The Michigan Venture Capital Association is proud to offer the Venture Fellows Program to Michigan’s venture capital community. The program, launched in 2023, is designed to increase the number of venture professionals in Michigan in order to accelerate the fundraising and deployment of capital into early-stage companies. MVCA is proud to highlight the incredible work […]


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June 02 Meet MVCA Venture Fellow, Claire Stevens, Plymouth Growth

The Michigan Venture Capital Association is proud to offer the Venture Fellows Program to Michigan’s venture capital community. The program, launched in 2023, is designed to increase the number of venture professionals in Michigan in order to accelerate the fundraising and deployment of capital into early-stage companies. About Claire Claire joined Plymouth Growth as an […]


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May 19 Next Chapter with Venture Fellow, Caroline Wolanin, Plymouth Growth

The Michigan Venture Capital Association is proud to offer the Venture Fellows Program to Michigan’s venture capital community. The program, launched in 2023, is designed to increase the number of venture professionals in Michigan in order to accelerate the fundraising and deployment of capital into early-stage companies. We check in with Caroline as she completes […]


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May 01 Reflections with Venture Fellow, Terese Hunwick, Augment Ventures

The Michigan Venture Capital Association is proud to offer the Venture Fellows Program to Michigan’s venture capital community. The program, launched in 2023, is designed to increase the number of venture professionals in Michigan in order to accelerate the fundraising and deployment of capital into early-stage companies. Reflections from the Final Stretch: My Fellowship at […]


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March 31 Arboretum Ventures Welcomes Jeff Terrell as an Investment Partner

ANN ARBOR, MI (March 31, 2025) – Arboretum Ventures, a leading healthcare venture capital firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is excited to welcome Jeff Terrell as an investment Partner. Jeff joins Arboretum after 13 years with Hatteras Venture Partners in Durham, N.C. where he co-led the firm’s medical device investing practice. Jeff’s venture experience […]


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March 31 Revisiting with Venture Fellow, Sapna Patel, Michigan Capital Network

The Michigan Venture Capital Association is proud to offer the Venture Fellows Program to Michigan’s venture capital community. The program, launched in 2023, is designed to increase the number of venture professionals in Michigan in order to accelerate the fundraising and deployment of capital into early-stage companies. Since you started your fellowship, what standout achievements […]


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March 21 Reflections with Venture Fellow, Jacqueline Lensing, Grand Ventures

The Michigan Venture Capital Association is proud to offer the Venture Fellows Program to Michigan’s venture capital community. The program, launched in 2023, is designed to increase the number of venture professionals in Michigan in order to accelerate the fundraising and deployment of capital into early-stage companies. Reflections on My MVCA Fellowship October 2023 marked […]


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