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November 09 Plymouth Ventures invests in Indianapolis-based Cloud Technology Provider, Kinney Group

Indianapolis, IN (November 9, 2016) – Plymouth Ventures announced today that it has made a growth round investment in Kinney Group, Inc. (KGI), a cloud solutions integrator serving the Global 2000, IT-centric mid-market companies, and US Public Sector organizations. The participation from Plymouth is a strategic part of KGI’s overall fundraising objective for helping accelerate […]
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June 26 IncWell Closes Second Fund, Gains Reputation for Speed and Flexibility

With eye on future, IncWell hires MVCA Venture Fellow to expand medical market sector Throwing the traditional model of VC on its head, IncWell is quickly establishing itself for being the go-to funding source for companies that want to move fast. IncWell’s process begins with an online application that’s followed – within seven days – […]
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June 25 Michigan Venture Capital Association Receives $987,850 from MEDC for Venture Upstart Programs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JUNE 25, 2014 – ANN ARBOR, MICH. — The Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA) received $987,850 in grant funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) for its Venture Upstart programs.  The programs further MVCA’s mission to grow and sustain a vibrant venture capital community in Michigan by supporting talent attraction efforts at venture capital firms […]
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December 16 Ford Chairman Investment Generates Attention for Michigan VCs

Chairman Bill Ford invested in QuickPay through MVCA member Fontinalis Partners.
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October 05 Tetra Discovery Partners Reaches New $1 Million Strategic Funding Milestone with Grand Angels-Led Investment

Tetra Discovery Partners announced a $1 million strategic funding milestone with an investment led by Grand Rapids-based Grand Angels.
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August 08 Strong B2B Base, Deep Roots in Building Sustainable Businesses: Why Michigan is for RPM Ventures

Michigan and RPM Ventures have a strong B2B base and deep roots in building sustainable businesses.

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December 03 Be Part of a Special Crain’s Supplement in 2013

The growth of venture capital and private equity firms in the state, the financial interest from outside the state and the successful funds being raised are all part of the story Crain’s and MiBiz want to tell in 2013.
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December 03 Be Part of a Special Crain's Supplement in 2013

The growth of venture capital and private equity firms in the state, the financial interest from outside the state and the successful funds being raised are all part of the story Crain’s and MiBiz want to tell in 2013.
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June 18 Open Prairie Ventures Announces Agreement with Southwest Michigan First Life Science Fund

  Kalamazoo, MI and Effingham, IL ‒ Open Prairie Ventures (OPV), an Illinois-based venture fund, announced today that it has entered into a management agreement with the Southwest Michigan First Life Science Fund (SWMFLSF).   The funds have collaborated for over five years on a number of investments, including Vestaron, a Kalamazoo-based agricultural company developing […]
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