Articles tagged: Startups
Michigan startups attract $242 million in venture capital funding in 2012
Posted: 13 hours agoContrary to the popular entrepreneurial storyline of meteoric rises and quick massive growth, the Michigan venture capital industry continued to grow at a reasonable and steady pace in 2012. Read more »
Tech Beat: Internet startup Seelio closes nearly $1 million in funding to give students Web portfolios
Posted: 23 hours agoIn the month leading up to the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium, Ann Arbor startups have been attracting a number of venture capital investments. Web-based startup Seelio, short for “see my portfolio,” is one of four ... Read more »
Upcoming Michigan Growth Capital Symposium brings Midwestern investors and entrepreneurs together
Posted: May 19, 2013The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium, held this coming week in Ypsilanti, will bring together investors from across the country to discuss the state of venture capital and meet the “Best of the Midwest” in startup ... Read more »
Hands-On Museum's TechTwilight event connects kids with emerging technology from local companies
Posted: May 17, 2013Science fairs are often nerve-wracking affairs for middle schoolers. But Friday night at Ann Arbor’s Hands-On Museum, the students will get a chance relax and enjoy a reverse science fair where local companies will present ... Read more »
Ann Arbor biochemical startup closes 7-figure funding round
Posted: May 02, 2013The study of metabolomics flies under the radar for most Americans, but the field is attracting top minds and millions of dollars. Read more »
Crain's Detroit: Ann Arbor advanced ceramics startup closes seed round and adds experienced leadership
Posted: Apr 29, 2013Ann Arbor-based startup Covaron Advanced Materials received its first outside funding when it won the Student Business Startup competition at Accelerate Michigan in November. Read more »
Could virtual guidance counselor pay off for U-M venture fund?
Posted: Apr 26, 2013The University of Michigan has three student-run venture funds, but only one has a mandate to make investments in companies that emphasize social impact as part of their core mission. Read more »
Student startup marketplace opens in bottom floor of Michigan Union
Posted: Apr 21, 2013Student startup companies have a new a stepping-stone to bring their products and ideas to market. The VEX Venture Exposition in the Michigan Union gives budding companies started by University of Michigan students a place ... Read more »
University of Michigan Startup Interactive will showcase student entrepreneurs Thursday night
Posted: Apr 18, 2013University of Michigan's major entrepreneurship departments are getting together for an informal celebration of student startups Thursday night at the Law School. Read more »
Concentrate: Ann Arbor medical technology startup Epsilon Imaging looks to raise $5M
Posted: Apr 12, 2013Medical technology startup Epsilon Imaging is preparing to launch its second product in late April according to a report from Concentrate Media. The cardio oncology application will allow doctors to see if cancer medications are ... Read more »
Big data startup DeepField moves into Ann Arbor's growing tech corridor
Posted: Mar 29, 2013Ann Arbor's "tech hub" on East Liberty Street added another startup to its roster when big data company DeepField moved into office space above the Michigan Theater. Read more »
Concentrate: Tech Brewery startup aims to help advertisers reach smartphone users
Posted: Mar 15, 2013Monetizing users is nothing new in the world of online marketing, but it has been particularly challenging for companies to take advantage of mobile users through advertising. Read more »
Tech Beat: Ann Arbor student startup aims to make bikes available for quick rentals
Posted: Mar 01, 2013ike sharing programs, designed to make biking affordable and easy in urban environments, have caught on like wildfire in Europe but have been slow to make inroads in America. Read more »
researchcorridor.com: U-M Medical Innovation Center managing director Scott Olson on the 'natural messiness' of discovery
Posted: Feb 10, 2013The University of Michigan has enormous potential and financial backing to develop potentially life-saving medical innovations, but the support network for entrepreneurs is still being built, the managing director of U-M's Medical Innovation Center tells ... Read more »
Crains Detroit: Ann Arbor startup companies take top prizes in state business plan competition
Posted: Feb 04, 2013Ann Arbor companies won first place in multiple categories at the Michigan business plan competition put on by Great Lakes Entrepreneur’s Quest Thursday night according to a report from Crain’s Detroit Business. Read more »
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