Stage of Investment: Growth/Expansion

With 177 lawyers located in eight offices throughout Michigan, Varnum Law serves members of Michigan’s entrepreneurial and investment community with innovative programs and high quality legal counsel and has been a member of MVCA since 2016. Varnum assists emerging companies with all aspects of raising capital, as well as entity formation, shareholder agreements, intellectual property […]

The Transformative Technology Group at Bank of America helps game-changing tech businesses realize their boldest ambitions to keep pace with the speed of the industry. We work with innovators and new economy businesses, becoming an extension of the team and providing specialized expertise across a wide range of technology sectors including software, hardware, ecommerce, e-services, […]

Renaissance Venture Capital (RVC) is an innovative venture capital fund-of-funds formed by some of Michigan’s most important organizations to profitably invest in the growth of ground breaking Michigan technologies and companies. RVCF provides capital that increases entrepreneurial activity and creates a strategic connection between innovative young companies and Michigan’s strong business and industrial base, providing […]

Bamboo Detroit is the largest co-working space for entrepreneurs in Detroit. It offers 24/7 access to shared offices downtown, conferences rooms, fiber Internet, coffee and tea, workshops and events, and a talented network of support for growing businesses.

Beaumont Health, a major healthcare system serving Michigan and beyond, recognizes the inherent value of research as a major contributing factor to future improvements in healthcare delivery and the health of its local and global communities. Beaumont Research Institute strengthens Beaumont’s ability to conduct medical research and supports strong translational research in numerous areas, including […]

Southeastern Michigan’s premier wet lab incubator and innovation center, the Michigan Life Science & Innovation Center is a 70,000 square foot life science incubator complete with state-of-the-art wet labs, a 13-bed Phase 1 Clinical Trial facility, well-appointed offices and conference rooms, ample parking, and every possible business amenity. Tenants include very early stage start-ups through […]

The Michigan Research Institute provides wet lab and office space in addition to services for startups and growing biotech companies.

Southwest Michigan First is an organization of privately funded economic development advisors who act as the catalyst for economic success in Southwest Michigan. Founded in 1999 on the principle that the most powerful force for change is a well-paying job, the organization works across all industries throughout the seven counties making up the Southwest Michigan […]

Since 2006, The Starting Block has served as West Michigan’s nonprofit regional kitchen incubator and entrepreneurial center. As a shared-use facility, it helps entrepreneurs start their food-related businesses at reasonable rentals without the initial investment in costly facilities and equipment. The Starting Block offers low-cost kitchen rental, refrigerated, frozen, and dry storage, warehouse space, and […]

Mi-Light is a nonprofit trade association that serves as the focal point for the photonics industry in Michigan, bringing together professionals from companies, academia and organizations, dedicated to mutually supporting, promoting and growing Michigan’s photonics industry. Mi-Light’s mission is to promote and grow Michigan’s internationally-recognized talent pool and leverage strong industrial and academic capabilities in […]