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August 16 New MEDC CEO, Jeff Mason Talks Attracting Talent to Michigan

In July, Governor Rick Snyder appointed Jeff Mason as CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Michigan Venture Capital Association had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Mason about how his experience with the University Research Corridor will help him in his new role, his plans for attracting and supporting entrepreneurship in the […]


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September 27 Cultivian Sandbox Ventures Closes $68M Fund, Dominates Agriculture Investing

Cultivian Sandbox Ventures recently closed on $68 million for its second fund, following its successful $34 million Fund I.


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June 24 New Michigan Angel Fund Offers New Opportunities for Funders, Startups

The Michigan Angel Fund (MAF) is a for-profit equity fund managed by Ann Arbor SPARK. The $2 million fund focuses on capital efficient, early stage companies located in Michigan.


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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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