Michigan Venture Capital Association

09/04/2025

Do you have your ticket yet? You will not want to miss out on our 18th Annual Awards Celebration where we honor some of the great accomplishments that have occurred in Mochigan this past year.

We will be honoring HistoSonics Inc. As the Mega Deal of the Year along with our newest Hall of Fame recipient, Jim Adox. Many award winners to be announced that evening! Don’t be left out - grab a ticket today before they sell out.

Get ready to celebrate the best of the year with the MVCA awards - it's going to be a night to remember! October 9, 2025 in Downtown Detroit

02/12/2025

Have you had a chance to listen to our latest Podcast? In this episode of Insight, host Ariel sits down with Ara Topouzian, executive director of the Michigan Venture Capital Association, to explore the critical role of venture capital in driving startup success. Ara delves into Michigan's growing tech scene, the impact of economic development organizations, and the association's initiatives like the Venture Fellows Program, which champions diversity and inclusion. He also addresses common misconceptions about venture capital, shares insights into the challenges the industry faces, and highlights the value of advocacy, mentorship, and collaboration in strengthening the startup ecosystem. Listen here: https://msaepodcast.podbean.com/e/mentorship-matters-investing-in-innovation-with-ara-topouzian/

07/22/2024

Thank you Crain's Detroit Business for covering the release of our latest data report. Special thanks to the generous support of Michigan Economic Development Corporation in making the report possible.

Venture capital funding in Michigan remained steady between 2022 and 2023, and Detroit ranked second among startup ecosystems worldwide for its growth in the last year.

07/22/2024

👉NOW AVAILABLE! Our annual MVCA Impact Report, powered by PitchBook, this comprehensive analysis showcases the positive impact of investment activity within the state in 2023. According to the report, four major firms collectively secured nearly $500 million in capital, indicating a notable shift towards larger, later-stage funds.

https://michiganvca.org/reports/2024-mvca-research-report/

Special thank you to Michigan Economic Development Corporation for their generous support of this report!

Produced by PitchBook, this comprehensive analysis showcases the positive impact of investment activity within the state in 2023. According to the report, four major firms collectively secured nearly $500 million in capital, indicating a notable shift towards larger, later-stage funds.

02/10/2024

Special thanks to our friends at Michigan Business Network for let’s us chat about what’s coming up this year!

Watch Ara and Chris discuss MVCA's highlights for 2023 and where he expects things to go in 2024, in the YouTube video shared below:

08/30/2023

What?! You don’t have your ticket yet for our annual awards dinner?! It’s not too late..but don’t wait too long!

16th Annual Awards Dinner

04/06/2023

Special thanks to Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist for believing in our ecosystem and this program!

Venture Fellows Program will accelerate the fundraising and deployment of capital into early-stage companies.

11/16/2022

Mark your calendars!

11/10/2022

Check out this awesome recap of our celebration at our annual awards dinner! Listen to what these wonderful said about MVCA and the Michigan ecosystem!

Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA) celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022. The culmination of celebrations included the annual Awards Dinner held a...

09/19/2022

The final countdown...we have 50 tickets left for the annual dinner which is NEXT WEEK! No tickets sold at the event - so don't be that person that missed our 20th anniversary! Purchase your ticket today at

Join us in recognizing the leaders in Michigan's entrepreneurial and investment community at the 15th MVCA Annual Awards Dinner!