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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. 

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Clinc founder Jason Mars
Clinc closes $6.3 million funding round, eyes major clients for AI financial assistant

The Ann Arbor-based company developed Finie, which allows users to have a natural conversation with their own bank accounts.

After $22 million funding round, FarmLogs still “home to stay” in Ann Arbor

The company's farm management software is now used on over one-third of the nation's row crop farms.

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New entrepreneurs face off in “kinder, gentler” take on “Shark Tank”

Three innovative new companies will face off for cash prizes in the "Pitch Pit" competition at Ann Arbor SPARK.

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Report: Ann Arbor leads Michigan in entrepreneurial resources

A new comprehensive guide to funding and other opportunities for entrepreneurs in Michigan shows a treasure trove in Ann Arbor.

Strata Oncology lands $12M investment for precision medicine tech

Ann Arbor-based Strata Oncology recently landed $12 million in venture capital to push forward with the development of its state-of-the-art tumor sequencing operation.

ContentOro scores 1st clients, $1M-plus in seed capital

Within just one year ContentOro has gone from a single client and employee to a roster of customers, more than $1 million in seed capital, and plans to close a multi-million-dollar Series A investment.

The Science of Growth: Venture capitalist’s book examines why some startups change the world

Why do some businesses fail and others flourish? Pittsburgh venture capitalist and former entrepreneur Sean Ammirati discusses his new book The Science of Growth, which looks at why some promising companies peter out while others continue to prosper.  

Join us for Lunch & Learn: The Science of Growth

Learn how to successfully take your business to the next level. Serial entrepreneur and author of Science of Growth Sean Ammirati will offer small and mid-size innovative business leaders his playbook for growth at tomorrow's Lunch & Learn. Register now!

Michigan venture capital growth outstrips national averages

The Michigan Venture Capital Association reports that Michigan enjoyed its best year ever for venture capital investment in 2015, clocking in at $328 million.

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