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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 […]

Blake Robbins is only 22, but some of the world’s leading technology firms are on his resume, including stints at SpaceX, Nest, and Google. Now, he’s back in Michigan and tackling early-stage investing as an Associate and MVCA Venture Fellow at Ludlow Ventures.  Blake talked to MVCA about why he loves early-stage venture capital, if […]

by Tony Grover, Chairman, MVCA, & Managing Director, RPM The last five years have been a period of significant growth and change for the Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA).  To best ensure the continued success of MVCA and, by extension, our industry, MVCA board of directors and staff has taken on the challenge of developing a strategic […]

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 5, 2016 – Millendo Therapeutics, Inc., today announced that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with AstraZeneca for the worldwide development and commercialization rights to AZD4901, a product candidate for the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the most common endocrine disease in women. The Company will develop the […]

At the 2015 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner, the Michigan Venture Capital Association announced its 2016 executive committee and board of directors!  MVCA executive director, Maureen Miller Brosnan, commented, “MVCA is fortunate to have always had the right chairman at the helm of the organization at the right time.  MVCA Chairman Tony Grover, Managing Director with RPM […]

Dear MVCA Members, Molly here with a reminder to stay involved in 2016!  MVCA networking events help you stay current on the best investment opportunities Michigan has to offer.  They keep you in the know in regards to what’s happening on the legislative front, what is going on in the entrepreneurial & investment community, and who’s […]