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DETROIT – May 21, 2026 – The Innovation Alliance, a first-of-its-kind statewide effort, launched today to better connect investors, research universities, corporations, founders and startups so more companies can start, scale and stay in Michigan. Bringing together leaders from across Michigan’s innovation ecosystem, the Innovation Alliance aims to strengthen coordination, align strategy and support the […]

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 […]

August 13, 2025 (Bloomfield Hills, MI) — Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA), the trade association for the venture capital and angel community in Michigan, today announced award finalists for the 2025 MVCA Annual Awards Celebration. The event will be held Thursday evening, October 9th at Elevate | One Campus Martius to celebrate the achievements of the Michigan entrepreneurial […]

On June 4, MVCA hosted its annual MVCAcademy in the heart of Ann Arbor, welcoming over two dozen emerging investors, operators, and students for a full day of educational programming, professional development, and networking. Held at Bamboo  and capped off with a networking reception at Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, MVCAcademy 2025 provided a comprehensive look […]

Detroit, MI, January 13, 2025 – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law the Michigan Innovation Fund legislation during a high-profile ceremony at Michigan Central, Detroit’s historic innovation hub. This strategic location underscores the state’s commitment to fostering innovation and technological growth as Michigan continues to position itself at the forefront of cutting-edge industries. “I’m thrilled […]

On April 25th, the latest group of Venture Fellows within the MVCA (Michigan Venture Capital Association) convened for MVCAcademy, a comprehensive one-day educational event tailored specifically for this cohort. MVCAcademy serves as a pivotal platform, offering an immersive deep-dive into a myriad of crucial topics spanning from the intricacies of deal sourcing to insightful narratives […]

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN –October 9, 2023 – Grand Ventures today announced the closing of a $50 million second fund to invest in early-stage companies. This Fund II received significant support from its existing investor base while adding new limited partners, including family offices. The fund is managed by General Partners Tim Streit, Camila Noordeloos, and […]

Bloomfield Hills, Mich. – September 28, 2023 – Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA), the trade association for the venture capital and angel community in Michigan, celebrated the Michigan ecosystem during its 2023 Annual Awards Dinner held at The Fillmore Detroit on September 28. At this event, MVCA announced awards recognizing the capital events that are […]

MVCA’s team expanded this month with the addition of Susan Renno as Project Coordinator. Susan Renno is the Project Coordinator for MVCA. In this part-time role, Susan will oversee the outcomes of projects, meetings, and events in support of the MVCA team. This includes monitoring tasks, deliverables, resources, materials, and scheduling. Susan will implement and […]

The MVCA Board of Directors elected Camila Noordeloos, General Partner at Grand Ventures (Grand Rapids, MI) to the MVCA Board starting in January, 2023. She joined the Grand Ventures team in 2019. As a Partner, she identifies promising investment opportunities across Grand Venture’s sectors of interest and works closely with portfolio companies driving strategy development […]