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Michigan’s venture capital investment landscape looks good, and VC investors around the state are optimistic about deal-making in 2020, according to Ara Topouzian, executive director of the Michigan Venture Capital Association. “The sentiment among investors... Read More

This year the Midwest Growth Capital Symposium will observe the 40th anniversary of its launch in March 1980. The 2020 event promises to surpass all expectations by featuring top-tier investment-industry leaders as speakers and panelists... Read More

ZeoVation is working hard to reduce the number of germs we all encounter every day and every place in our surroundings. The Columbus, Ohio-based startup has licensed three patents from The Ohio State University related... Read More

A lot of progress has been made at TAI Diagnostics since 2017 when CEO Frank Langley made his first presentation to investors at the then-Michigan Growth Capital Symposium. And he is eager to share the... Read More

Kim Gamez knew she had a winning concept for a startup within the first six months of launching Mi Padrino, an online event-planning platform for Hispanic traditional celebrations, such as quinceaneras (girls’ 15th year birthday... Read More

MaxOne is breaking new ground in sports technology at home and abroad. In early April, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based startup was invited to Tokyo to make a presentation on its all-in-one online coaching platform to... Read More

Bad things can happen to good startup companies. “The path to success is rarely ever a straight line,” says Paul McCreadie, partner and chief operating officer at Arboretum Ventures in Ann Arbor. “There is no... Read More

The robotics revolution is taking the health-care industry by storm. And the chances are good that your next operation in a hospital will be performed by a surgeon moving a joystick rather than wielding a... Read More

The Ohio State University will be one of seven research universities and institutions participating in the Tech Transfer Pitch Track at this year’s Midwest Growth Capital Symposium. “I’m excited to showcase some of our early... Read More

From all indications, corporate VCs are gaining traction in the venture capital investment arena. That is changing the landscape for traditional VC firms and venture-backed startup companies. “Some of the numbers would suggest there has... Read More