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August 24 Plymouth Ventures Sells its Position in 365 Retail Markets

MVCA Member, Plymouth Ventures (“Plymouth”), announced yesterday, August 23, 2016, that it sold its position in 365 Retail Markets, the global leader in MicroMarket technology, to McCarthy Capital Fund VI (“McCarthy Capital”). McCarthy Capital manages more than $1 billion of investment capital across its portfolio. Headquartered in Troy, MI with offices in Santa Clara, CA, […]


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April 23 Growing Forward: MVCA Programs Expand Michigan's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

A hallmark of the Michigan Venture Capital Association has long been our ability to offer members access to top-tier talent through Venture Upstart, a suite of programs designed to grow and sustain a vibrant venture capital community in Michigan.


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January 10 POLITICO: "Michgan hopes tech will help recovery"

Mich. hopes tech will help recovery By: Jennifer Martinez January 6, 2011 04:36 AM EST http://dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uuid=580D7924-A87A-987A-F380BB469A0AEE3C Michigan is best known for making cars, but the state’s technology sector is gaining clout thanks, in part, to local and national politics. Michigan’s own Rep. Fred Upton has become one of the most powerful lawmakers on technology policy. […]


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January 10 POLITICO: “Michgan hopes tech will help recovery”

Mich. hopes tech will help recovery By: Jennifer Martinez January 6, 2011 04:36 AM EST http://dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uuid=580D7924-A87A-987A-F380BB469A0AEE3C Michigan is best known for making cars, but the state’s technology sector is gaining clout thanks, in part, to local and national politics. Michigan’s own Rep. Fred Upton has become one of the most powerful lawmakers on technology policy. […]


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April 27 Call for Presenting Companies for 31st Michigan Growth Capital Symposium – May 15 & 16

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, […]


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January 04 VC Journal Needs Entrepreneurs And Investors For Story On Autonomous Car

VC Journal is writing a story for early 2013 about the arrival of the autonomous car, and its future impact on the U.S. automotive industry.


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January 08 Start Garden and Grand Angels Group Invest $1.25 Million In Local Tech Company Blue Medora

Start Garden announced they have invested $500,000 in Grand Rapids-based Blue Medora. Grand Angels, a regional group of angel investors, also announced that 20 of their members will also be making investments in Blue Medora which cumulatively equal an additional $750,000, bringing the total amount raised to fund the startup to $1.25 million.


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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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April 19 The Road Less Traveled: Detroit Venture Partners Pursues “Crazed Mission” to Back Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs

Ask Josh Linkner what’s got him, and the team at Detroit Venture Partners, fired up, and you’ll get a simple response: Detroit. The VC firm’s “crazed mission” is to back companies that are committed to rebuilding the Detroit area by entrepreneurship.


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May 14 PodCast with Chris Holman and Carrie Jones

Carrie recently was interviewed by Chris Holman, Michigan Business Beat on the Michigan Business Network.com.


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