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The 2016 MVCA Research Report was released on April 11th and press has been great!  Some of the press we’ve seen: Detroit Free Press – “Start-up cash loves Michigan” Crain’s Detroit Business – “Michigan rises in the ranks of venture capital investment” Xconomy -“MVCA Report Reveals Strengths, Weaknesses of MI’s Capital Community” MiBiz – “VC investing remains strong […]

After a whirlwind week spent launching the 2016 MVCA Research Report, Maureen, Emily and Molly hit the road for an MVCA Outreach Trip!  Their destination?  The Windy City, and a series of events connecting Michigan and Chicago-area venture and angel investors! Visiting entrepreneurial & investment centers around the Great Lakes Region provides a great opportunity […]

This week begins the state’s first Michigan Venture Capital & Angel Investment Week April 17-23, 2016.  Sen. Rebekah Warren introduced the resolution on the Senate floor, where it passed unanimously last Thursday. “Michigan is one of the top performers in the national venture capital and angel investment communities, bucking national trends toward declining venture capital […]

View the NEW 2016 MVCA Research Report Here! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 11, 2016 – ANN ARBOR, MICH. — Venture capital firms and angel investors in Michigan have firmly established their role in jump-starting and sustaining Michigan’s economic recovery and they continue to build on the momentum needed to create more companies and new jobs in […]

Dear MVCA Members, It’s MVCA Events & Program Manager, Molly Theis, touching base with a reminder to stay involved with MVCA in 2016!  MVCA would like to keep you “in the know” regarding the various events going on in the Entrepreneurial & Investment Community.  We not only want you to attend our MVCA Events, but also […]

MVCA is looking for an awesome summer intern or two to work at our office in Ann Arbor. We seek a highly-organized, self-directed, and detail-oriented summer intern to work with the entrepreneurial and investment community in Michigan.  The individual will work collaboratively with a broad range of constituencies, including venture capitalists, public officials, media and others […]

By Seun Oyewole, Analyst, Invest Detroit The Michigan entrepreneurial and investment climate has certainly found its beat over the last few years with $328.4M invested into 54 deals in 2015. Despite such investment growth, Michigan tech companies face a huge hurdle: finding strong tech talent to grow their companies. Hacker Fellows, an Invest Detroit program, offers […]

Mark Your Calendars! ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Organizers of the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium (MGCS) are inviting early to mid-stage companies to present their pitches before an audience of potential investors at its 35th annual event. The symposium will take place on May 17 & 18 at the Marriott Resort in […]

It is officially 2016 MVCA Research Report season!  All Michigan-based angel groups and venture capital firms completed their surveys in January and now the fun of reviewing 2015 success can commence!! The MVCA Annual Research Report is a comprehensive summary of entrepreneurial and investment activities across Michigan.  This report not only identifies areas of growth […]