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Member Renaissance Venture Capital Fund had its first close on its second fund.

Member Renaissance Venture Capital Fund had its first close on its second fund.

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, […]

MVCA Board Member Jon Lauckner has been named by General Motors vice president and chief technology officer (CTO), effective April 1. In addition to his current position as president of GM Ventures, Lauckner will be responsible for GM’s Research and Development activity.

We’re proud to introduce our new board chair, Tim Petersen. Tim, who is the managing director at Arboretum Ventures, is responsible for Arboretum’s financial and fund management activities and is a member of its Investment Committee. He has been a venture capital investor for the past 14 years.

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Celebrating “A Year of Exits”, the Michigan Venture Capital Association held its annual awards dinner for its members and guests November 15 in Ann Arbor.  The statewide membership organization honored several Michigan venture firms as well as venture capital recipient companies for their successes: MVCA “Michigan 100” Award winner Cerenis Therapeutics of Ann Arbor, […]

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (September 30, 2010)—The Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA) will award up to $50,000 in grants and loans to both Huron River Ventures and Michigan Accelerator Fund I, winners of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Accelerator Fund program.  The MVCA award provides support for the funds’ organizational costs excluding salaries.  In addition, the […]

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—The Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA) has released its 2010 year-to-date report on venture capital activity in Michigan.  As of August 2010, more than $123 million in venture capital has been invested in Michigan‐based start‐ups, a 35% increase compared to 2009 year‐to‐date financings. Also notable: This year-to-date, there were 10 venture capital investments […]

More than 70 MVCA and MHIN members convened at Vinology of Ann Arbor to enjoy excellent food, wine and conversation prior to the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Monday, May 10.  Thanks to everyone who was able to attend and make this event a huge success!