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November 18 Grand Angels Gets New President Amid Growing Activity

Tim Parker to Lead Michigan’s Leading Angel Network, Organization Deploys $3.5 Million during 2016 HOLLAND, Mich., November 16, 2016,— MVCA member Grand Angels, Michigan’s leading angel investment network today announced Timothy Parker has become the organization’s second president in the 13-year history of the organization. Parker officially succeeded Jody Vanderwel, following a unanimous vote of the […]


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2016 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner
November 11 2016 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner Recap

MVCA closed its year with their signature event, the 2016 MVCA Annual Awards Dinner, celebrating the successes of the entrepreneurial and investment community in Michigan.  Chief amongst those successes: more Michigan startups have received more venture backing than ever before.  In 2015, there were 74 companies that received $282 million from Michigan venture capital firms, […]


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MVCA events and program manager
November 08 “Molly” Your Calendar!

Dear MVCA Members, It’s MVCA Events & Program Manager, Molly Theis, here to encourage you to stay involved in the community in 2016!  MVCA would like to keep you “in the know” regarding the various events going on in the Entrepreneurial & Investment Community.  We not only want you to attend our MVCA Events, but also events […]


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October 04 “Molly” Your Calendars!

It’s MVCA Events & Program Manager, Molly Theis, here to encourage you to stay involved in the community in 2016!  MVCA would like to keep you “in the know” regarding the various events going on in the Entrepreneurial & Investment Community.  We not only want you to attend our MVCA Events, but also events hosted by your […]


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August 25 Midwest is Best! The Michigan and Ohio Love Story

By Emily Heintz, Associate Director, MVCA Maureen and I just returned from Ohio, where we visited with venture firms and built a stronger relationship with Ohio’s venture capital association, VentureOhio. VentureOhio and their executive director, Falon Donohue, has been a valuable partner to us in spreading the story of Michigan entrepreneurial and investment success to […]


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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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February 20 Drive Capital Recognizes Benefits of Doing Business in the Midwest

Drive Capital recognizes the benefits of doing business in the Midwest.


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January 08 Delphinus Gains 510(k) Clearance For Breast Ultrasound Tomography

Delphinus Medical Technologies, Inc. has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the SoftVue™ whole breast ultrasound tomography system, approved for diagnostic breast imaging.


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November 26 Jim Adox and Venture Investors Charge Full Steam Ahead

Jim Adox and Venture Investors are charging full steam ahead in a challenging economy, and in doing so, are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Michigan.


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September 10 Michigan Companies Make Forbes Venture Player List

Three Michigan companies, and MVCA members, are considered among the top venture players in the midwest.


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