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Arboretum Ventures is pleased to announce that Kristin Myers has joined the firm as a Principal. Kristin is a former Partner at Skyline Ventures (Palo Alto, CA), where she led numerous due diligence efforts for medical device opportunities. Kristin Myers Press Release final from Arboretum  

June 19 from 5-7 p.m. at The M@dison, Detroit Registration will be capped due to space constraints and will be first come, first served. Registration details will be sent out after MGCS

Join your MVCA venture capital colleagues and other investors for cocktails on the first night of the 2012 Annual Michigan Growth Capital Symposium. Venue: Vinology Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Space is limited, register fast! Only for MVCA members

MGCS 2012 will feature presentations from more than 40 of the Midwest’s top high-growth companies. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, March 6. A four page (maximum) executive summary is needed to apply along with a $20 application fee. Who should apply? High-growth innovative companies from market sectors including but not limited to internet, software, […]

Member Resonant Ventures was part of a recent Wall Street Journal story with portfolio company Duo Security with Google Ventures.

Through its two annual Business Plan Competitions, GLEQ offers Michigan’s new ventures entrepreneurial education, one-to-one coaching, connections to resources, and exposure to investors. The Spring GLEQ Business Plan Competition features cash prizes up to $25,000 and the $100,000 SmartZone Award!

Through its two annual Business Plan Competitions, GLEQ offers Michigan’s new ventures entrepreneurial education, one-to-one coaching, connections to resources, and exposure to investors. The Spring GLEQ Business Plan Competition features cash prizes up to $25,000 and the $100,000 SmartZone Award!

Ann Arbor-based Molecular Imaging, Inc. closed its Series A financing round at $9.9 million. The company has secured a $2.5 million investment from Beringea through the $185 million InvestMichigan! Growth Capital Fund plus another $350,000 from existing shareholders Baird Venture Partners (BVP) and Invest Detroit.

The 31st Michigan Growth Capital Symposium (MGCS) is May 15-16, 2012. Companies have until midnight on March 6 to submit their application for presentation.