Info on funding programs, competitions, venture capital funds. Use the Capital Locator Tool to find "capital providers that are active in Michigan and have interest in your company’s stage and sector."
This site leads to information on small business financing, how to prepare for loan applications, SBA Loan Programs, surety bonds, equity capital, special purpose loans, and more.
"The MoneyTree Report is a quarterly study of venture capital investment activity in the United States." Statistical reports, white papers, and data spreadsheets related to venture capital and entrepreneurship are available at the site.
"The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) is a trade association that represents the U.S. venture capital industry." Site has information on the venture capital industry and links to other venture capital sites.
This listing on the Reference for Business site provides contact info for venture capital firms and brief information on investment preferences. Listings are ordered by Canadian Province followed by U.S. states.
"Growth capital investments are made across a broad range of sectors in companies with enterprise values of less than $200 million and one of the following characteristics:
•Are domiciled in Michigan; •Have their corporate headquarters in Michigan; •Have a significant percentage of their employees based in Michigan; or •Are in the process of planning an expansion in and/or relocation to Michigan." Funded with state pension monies.
Links to Michigan venture capital firms, regional & national venture capital firms (with Michigan interest), Michigan corporate venture capital firms, angel investor organizations, and more.
"The Renaissance Venture Capital Fund is a Michigan-based fund of funds that supports the growth of venture capital in Michigan while serving as a bridge between Michigan’s emerging innovation company community and its strong industrial and commercial base."
An early-stage venture capital firm located in Ann Arbor and specializing in companies with Midwest Fortune 500 manufacturing customers and tech start-ups developed in Midwest research centers.
"The Venture Michigan Fund ("VMF") is a venture capital fund investment program that has been formed under the Michigan Early Stage Venture Investment Act of 2003."
This book offers readers a practical guide, informed by the latest academic thinking, on business angel investing and describes the role and processes undertaken by business angels in funding entrepreneurs and new ventures.
"Offers a step-by-step overview of the various crowdsource funding services available on the Web, as well as the necessary documentation required to launch a successful crowdfunding campaign."
This comprehensive directory of venture capital firms lists over 5000 firms. Listings include address, web site, managers, project preferences, geographical preferences, industry focus, dollar value of capital under management, and more.
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