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VNN merger positions firm as consolidator in fragmented high school athletic services sector
When Rick Ehrman took the helm of VNN Inc. at the beginning of 2019, he made known his intentions to grow the business through mergers and acquisitions.
VNN to merge operations with Florida-based educational tech, media firm
GRAND RAPIDS — VNN Inc., a developer of digital tools and media solutions for high school athletic programs, is merging with a tech company that has a long history of servicing the K-12 and college education markets.
High schools, tech companies launch virtual options during atypical sports seasons
Even as a small northern Kent County school with an enrollment shy of 400 students, Kent City High School has viewers from all over the country tune in and watch its sports teams in action.
VNN acquires Wisconsin Sports Network to share high school sports content
GRAND RAPIDS — A new acquisition for Grand Rapids-based VNN Inc. has the nationwide high school sports communications platform venturing into new territory.
MiBiz Growth Report: August 16, 2020
MiBiz growth report for August 16, 2020.
VNN Inc.’s footprint expands with acquisition of Washington-based company
GRAND RAPIDS — High school sports communication platform VNN Inc. has carved out a foothold in Washington state with its latest acquisition announced today.
MiBiz Growth Report: July 5, 2020
Here is the MiBiz growth report for July 5, 2020.
VNN Inc. co-founder steps down from VC-backed startup after ‘passions changed’
Ryan Vaughn can count many accomplishments over the last decade after co-founding and scaling VNN Inc., originally known as Varsity News Network.
Grand Angels raises $11.7 million for third VC fund
GRAND RAPIDS — After completing fundraising at the end of 2019, Grand Angels has a couple of new deals in the works for its latest venture capital fund.
VC firms invested $7 million in West Michigan firms during fourth quarter
West Michigan companies secured a collective $7 million in later-stage venture capital during the fourth quarter, as investments in Michigan reached a new high.
Additional scale positions Grand Angels for larger deals
GRAND RAPIDS — The $1.4 million investment in Portage-based Micro Laser Assisted Machining Technologies LLC represents the largest single investment ever for Grand Angels and its affiliated angel groups and venture capital fund.
Great Lakes VC funds increasingly look locally for deals
Grand Ventures I LP’s lead investment in a Chicago digital health company typifies what’s occurring in venture capital in Michigan and neighboring states: Funds based in the region are backing Great Lakes-based startups.
VC investors warm up to tech sector entrepreneurs
GRAND RAPIDS — The $1.7 million in capital CertifID LLC raised earlier this year perhaps typifies how investors view the tech sector these days.
