Michigan Business Network

Chris Holman welcomes back Ara Topouzian, Executive Director, MVCA, the Michigan Venture Capital Association, operating virtually, across all of Michigan. Ara, welcome back, remind the Michigan business community about MVCA? You just released the 2024 MVCA Impact Report. Tell us about its Highlights? Where does that rank us Globally in Startup Ecosystem Growth? Who Produced the analysis, tell us about them? So, it's a trend toward larger, later-stage funds? Would you say Michigan's venture capital landscape is optimistic and resilient? What else should we know about this report? Despite National Slowdown, Michigan Maintains Steady Investment Levels with Nearly $500 Million Raised and Detroit Ranking Second Globally in Startup Ecosystem Growth BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. – July 22, 2024 - The Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA), a nonprofit trade association dedicated to increasing capital and talent for Michigan’s entrepreneurial and investment sectors, has released its 2024 MVCA Impact Report,