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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

As the Michigan Legislature debates the FY2025 state budget, a proposal is on the table to eliminate the $15.7 million Entrepreneurship & Innovation (E&I) line item — a critical source of support for Michigan’s startup ecosystem and a key driver of the venture capital pipeline across the state. This modest investment fuels proven programs like Michigan Translational Research […]

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 […]

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 […]

This month, Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA) Executive Director Ara Topouzian traveled to Lansing to meet with key members of the Michigan Legislature and emphasize the critical role that venture capital plays in advancing the state’s innovation economy. Topouzian held meetings with Representative Stephen Wooden, Representative Jason Morgan, Representative David Martin, and Bryce Webster, Legislative […]

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 […]

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 […]