MiBiz - Portal 2008

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October 13, 2008
Fourth Quarter

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Technology Funding Sources

Michigan Emerging Technologies Fund (Michigan ETF)
The Michigan Emerging Technologies Fund solicitation opened on February 4, 2008 and will continue until funds are exhausted. Visit https://www.mietf.org to submit your application.
Source: MISBTDC

Michigan Venture Capital Firms

Apjohn Ventures - www.apjohnventures.com
Arbor Partners - www.arborpartners.com
Arboretum Ventures - www.arboretumvc.com
Ardesta - www.adesta.com
EDF Ventures - www.edfvc.com
Endurance Ventures - www.enduranceventures.com
SWMF Life Science Fund - www.southwestmichiganfirst.com/venturefund

Regional & National Venture Capital Firms

Blue Chip Venture Co. - www.bcvc.com
Chrysalis Ventures - www.chrysalisventures.com
Nth Power - www.nthpower.com

Corporate Venture Capital Firms

Delphi Corp. - www.delphi.com
The Dow Chemical Co. - www.dow.com
Stryker Corp. - www.stryker.com

Angel Investor Organizations

Ann Arbor Angels - www.annarborangels.org
Grand Angels - www.grandangels.org
Great Lakes Angels - www.glangels.org

Private Equity Firms

Beringea Capital - www.beringea.com
Bridge Street Capital Partners - www.bridgestreetcapital.com
Masco Corp. - www.masco.com

Source: Michigan Venture Capital Association. For more information on venture capital firms, angel investors and private equity firms, go to www.michiganvca.org

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Third Quarter

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Second Quarter

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First Quarter

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