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October 12 Renaissance Venture Capital Fund recently made its first investment commitment from its Renaissance II fund

Renaissance Venture Capital Fund recently made its first investment commitment from its Renaissance II fund. The commitment was made to Allos II, a Cincinnati and Indianapolis-based venture capital fund targeting investments in early-stage technology companies based in the Midwest.  The fund’s investor group, which includes institutional investors such as Indiana University Foundation, Purdue University and […]
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August 13 EVENT: Impact of Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act on Michigan Startups – August 23 in Grand Rapids

On August 23rd, Startup Michigan and turnstone will host an educational symposium on the Impact of the JOBS Act on Michigan Startups. This event will provide you with the knowledge base necessary to understand how your startup and the Michigan startup community can benefit from the JOBS Act. This event will be held on Thursday, August  23rd, 8:30AM-4PM in […]
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August 07 Mid-Year Michigan Venture Capital Investments Report

Michigan-based start-ups have received about $90 million of venture capital investment in 17 different companies.
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July 20 Detroit is a Venture Capital Role Model

Renaissance Venture Capital Fund (RVCF) is a venture capital role model for Detroit.
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July 11 MVCA Programs to Attract Investment, Entrepreneur Talent Gaining Traction

The Michigan Venture Capital Association’s (MVCA) programs to develop the state’s investment community are helping venture capitalists and their portfolio companies attract and retain top talent.

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July 06 Grand Angels' Portfolio Company AzulStar Announces New CEO/COO

At its June 20, 2012, meeting, the AzulStar board of directors unanimously elected Richard N. Brouwer to be its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
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July 06 Grand Angels’ Portfolio Company AzulStar Announces New CEO/COO

At its June 20, 2012, meeting, the AzulStar board of directors unanimously elected Richard N. Brouwer to be its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
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July 03 Pure Michigan Venture Development Fund Taking Applications

The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF), through the Pure Michigan Venture Development Fund (PMVDF), will assist in the growth of the venture industry in Michigan by increasing the number of viable venture funds in the state.

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June 22 U-M Venture Accelerator Welcomes MVCA

Venture capitalists will have more direct, regular access to University of Michigan startups when the Michigan Venture Capital Association opens a collaboration office at U-M Tech Transfer’s Venture Accelerator, officials from MVCA and Tech Transfer have announced.
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June 22 Plymouth Venture Partners Fund II Makes Investment in Chicago-based Touch Screen Innovator, UICO

Plymouth Management Company (“PMC”) announces its fifth investment from Plymouth
Venture Partners Fund II (“PVP II”), in UICO, LLC of Elmhurst, Illinois.
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