4 Ann Arbor firms, individuals among nominees for Michigan Venture Capital Association awards
The annual awards honor people and companies who work to foster a vibrant entrepreneurial community in Michigan.
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12 Ann Arbor companies named semifinalists in Accelerate Michigan competition
The state’s largest gathering of high-growth, high-tech companies and venture investors offers $1 million in prizes, including a $500,000 grand prize.
Ann Arbor’s Akadeum Life Sciences secures $1.5 million to develop microbubble technology
Although Silicon Valley-based BioInfleXion Point Partners usually invests in the Bay Area, Akadeum's innovative product and strong team inspired them to lead the funding round.
Funding and mentorship program for startups comes to Ann Arbor SPARK
Ann Arbor's "Pitch Club" event will be the first of 10 monthly events to be held in cities across Michigan, including Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing.
Ann Arbor cosmetics company focusing on minority consumers wins $100,000 investment from U-M fund
SAHI Cosmetics founder Sheleen Sahi says she thinks her company is attractive to investors in part because many people are moving toward an "inclusive economy."
North American Tech Tour to bring investors, entrepreneurship events to Ann Arbor in August
Investors, entrepreneurs, and bloggers Paul Singh and Dana Duncan are bringing their national tour to town as part of their commitment to working with startups in the American heartland.
Renaissance Venture Capital Fund CEO named finalist for regional Entrepreneur of the Year award
Chris Rizik is one of several Ann Arbor-area nominees for the award, along with Jan and Sassa Akervall of Akervall Technologies, Phil Brabbs of Torrent Consulting, and Doug Armstrong of North Star Reach.
Report: Ann Arbor still the center of Michigan’s growing venture capital ecosystem
The Michigan Venture Capital Association’s 2017 research report shows growth both in the number of venture-backed startups and the number of venture capital investment professionals working in the state.
First Capital Fund established to help Michigan’s early-stage startups thrive
Supported by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and New Economy Initiative, the fund's goal is to raise $4.2 million in two years and offer up to $150,000 in capital to early-stage startups.
U-M Law School startup offers equity crowdfunding
Thanks to recently enacted federal legislation, investors can now buy shares in Court Innovations, which markets an online court case resolution platform.
12 Ann Arbor companies named semifinalists in Accelerate Michigan competition
The state’s largest gathering of high-growth, high-tech companies and venture investors offers $1 million in prizes, including a $500,000 grand prize.
Ann Arbor’s Akadeum Life Sciences secures $1.5 million to develop microbubble technology
Although Silicon Valley-based BioInfleXion Point Partners usually invests in the Bay Area, Akadeum's innovative product and strong team inspired them to lead the funding round.
Funding and mentorship program for startups comes to Ann Arbor SPARK
Ann Arbor's "Pitch Club" event will be the first of 10 monthly events to be held in cities across Michigan, including Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing.
Ann Arbor cosmetics company focusing on minority consumers wins $100,000 investment from U-M fund
SAHI Cosmetics founder Sheleen Sahi says she thinks her company is attractive to investors in part because many people are moving toward an "inclusive economy."
North American Tech Tour to bring investors, entrepreneurship events to Ann Arbor in August
Investors, entrepreneurs, and bloggers Paul Singh and Dana Duncan are bringing their national tour to town as part of their commitment to working with startups in the American heartland.
Renaissance Venture Capital Fund CEO named finalist for regional Entrepreneur of the Year award
Chris Rizik is one of several Ann Arbor-area nominees for the award, along with Jan and Sassa Akervall of Akervall Technologies, Phil Brabbs of Torrent Consulting, and Doug Armstrong of North Star Reach.
Report: Ann Arbor still the center of Michigan’s growing venture capital ecosystem
The Michigan Venture Capital Association’s 2017 research report shows growth both in the number of venture-backed startups and the number of venture capital investment professionals working in the state.
First Capital Fund established to help Michigan’s early-stage startups thrive
Supported by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and New Economy Initiative, the fund's goal is to raise $4.2 million in two years and offer up to $150,000 in capital to early-stage startups.
U-M Law School startup offers equity crowdfunding
Thanks to recently enacted federal legislation, investors can now buy shares in Court Innovations, which markets an online court case resolution platform.
