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March 08 Kevin Terrasi Joins Plymouth Management Company As Partner

Kevin Terrasi has joined Plymouth Management Company (PMC) as Partner. He has worked closely with PMC since the investment in Pump
Engineering Inc. (PEI) in 2008.


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February 25 Allos Ventures Announces Final Closing of Allos II

Allos Ventures is pleased to announce the final closing of Allos II, a $40 million venture capital fund targeting investments in early-stage technology companies in the Midwest. Allos II is led by Don Aquilano, John McIlwraith, and Dov Rosenberg and builds on the success of our first fund, which invested in AssureRx Health, BidPal Networks, Scale […]


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February 20 Hopen Life Science Ventures’ Expert Team Committed to Creating Culture of Innovation in Michigan

Between its two funds, Hopen manages more than $65 million, which it prefers to invest in the region.


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February 13 InvestMichigan! Program Co-Managers Beringea And Credit Suisse’s Customized Fund Investment Group Announce The $180 Million Michigan Growth Capital Partners II, L.P.

Beringea and the Credit Suisse Customized Fund Investment Group (“CFIG”) have launched Michigan Growth Capital Partners II, L.P. (“MGCP II”), a $180 million fund dedicated to providing growth equity to Michigan companies.


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January 18 Huron River Ventures Invests In Digital Cleantech, Michigan’s Future

Huron River Ventures is on track to finish fundraising in the $12 million range. The firm is keen on investing in energy efficiency technologies, digital cleantech.


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January 18 Fontinalis Partners Participates In $25 million Financing Round For Streetline

Fontinalis Partners participated in $25 million financing round for Streetline, a Bay Area company that has developed a suite of smart parking solutions.


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January 18 Beringea Invests In Abe’s Market, Online Retailer For Natural Products

Beringea has invested in Abe’s Market, the online destination for discovering and experiencing natural and organic products. The investment was part of Abe’s $5 million financing round.


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January 18 A Crash Course in VC | Sam Hogg, Open Prairie Ventures

Michigan was extremely well represented at the 38th annual Venture Capital Institute in Atlanta. VCI has served over the years as the de facto starting point for VC’s young and old who want to very quickly broaden their network and hone their skills in our trade.


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January 18 A Crash Course in VC | Sam Hogg, Open Prairie Ventures

Michigan was extremely well represented at the 38th annual Venture Capital Institute in Atlanta. VCI has served over the years as the de facto starting point for VC’s young and old who want to very quickly broaden their network and hone their skills in our trade.


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