Category: MEMBER NEWS

Global investment firm Baird Capital announced it was opening a Michigan office, in Ann Arbor. It’s being headed up by David Gregorka, whose entrepreneurial roots grow deep in the state.

ForeSee Results, Inc., the leader in customer experience analytics was acquired by Answers Corporation for more than $200 million.

Chairman Bill Ford invested in QuickPay through MVCA member Fontinalis Partners.

Jim Adox and Venture Investors are charging full steam ahead in a challenging economy, and in doing so, are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Michigan.

Beringea , LLC, a private equity firm providing growth capital to market-leading businesses, has announced Beringea LLP of London, UK, has sold its portfolio company Espresso Group Limited to Discovery Communications Inc.

“Venture capitalists in Michigan continue to grow in an environment where, in other parts of the country, the industry is contracting,” said a Managing Director of Arboretum Ventures and the outgoing chair of the Michigan Venture Capital Association.

Beringea, the private equity group, which provides equity and/or mezzanine debt to small- and-middle market companies, has exited five companies.

Nominations are being accepted for the 2014 Small Business Innovation Award and The Michigan 50 Companies to Watch program. Winners will be honored at the 10th annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business event on May 6, 2014.

Please join us at the MVCA Annual Awards Dinner. Bobby Franklin, who recently was named president and CEO of the National Venture Capital Association, will be our keynote speaker.

Please join us at the MVCA Annual Awards Dinner. Bobby Franklin, who recently was named president and CEO of the National Venture Capital Association, will be our keynote speaker.