May 2019

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 to special forms of nanoparticles called zeolites and their use in consumer applications. Dr. Prabir... 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 good news with investors at this year’s Symposium. “Two years ago, I talked about a... 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 parties), weddings, baptisms and more. “We launched the site in July 2017 with an initial... 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 the organizers, sponsors and teams involved in the 2020 Olympic Games. The three-day whirlwind of... 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 shortage of examples of the problems that can occur when early stage companies are in... 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 scalpel. At the 39th Midwest Growth Capital Symposium on May 15, a panel will shine... 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 stage companies that are based on Ohio State technologies,” says Cheryl Turnbull, senior director of... 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 been an across-the-board increase over the last 10 years in corporate VCs participating in financing,”... Read More

The Center for Venture Capital and Private Equity Finance (CVP) at the Ross School of Business will co-host the inaugural VC University LIVE program in conjunction with this year’s Midwest Growth Capital Symposium in Ann Arbor. The CVP is partnering with the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) and the University... Read More

In April, Ara Topouzian stepped into his new role as executive director at the Michigan Venture Capital Association. He plans to use his experience in economic development to support and attract new members to the MVCA and to foster greater collaboration in the community to promote business growth. The MVCA... Read More