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Michigan?s Startup Ecosystem Demonstrates Resilience and Growth in 2024 MVCA Impact Report
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"State?s VC firms outperform national trends with record fundraising, steady investment levels"

Michigan?s startup ecosystem continues to experience growth and defy national trends, according to key insights from the Michigan Venture Capital Association's (MVCA) 2024 Impact Report [ [link removed] ]. The report showcases the state's robust venture capital landscape, revealing Michigan's VC firms had their best fundraising year in over 10 years.

These findings emphasize Michigan?s growing prominence as an innovation hub, reinforcing how the Michigan Economic Development Corporation?s (MEDC) 'Make It in Michigan' strategy [ [link removed] ] is creating an environment where startups thrive and investors find promising opportunities.

"?Entrepreneurship and innovation are key to growing our state?s startup ecosystem, which will build a future of shared prosperity for all Michiganders,? said *Ben Marchionna, MEDC Chief Innovation Ecosystem Officer*. ?The latest MVCA Impact Report reflects Michigan?s commitment to supporting startups and providing an environment that allows them to grow and thrive.?"

Key findings include:


* Four major Michigan-based VC firms collectively secured nearly $500 million in capital in 2023, marking a shift toward larger, later-stage funds.
* Over $1 billion was invested in Michigan-based portfolio companies in 2023, maintaining steady levels despite national downturns.
* Detroit ranked second in startup ecosystem growth worldwide, according to PitchBook's Growth Score research.

"?The past few years have demonstrated Michigan?s need for a robust pipeline of talented entrepreneurs, supported by resources from the venture community. To remain competitive within the Great Lakes region, Michigan must proactively provide funding that enables VCs to deploy more capital into our ecosystem,? said *Ara Topouzian, Executive Director of the Michigan Venture Capital Association*. ?We are encouraged by the findings in the 2024 Impact Report and grateful for the support of the MEDC in its development.?"

Reflecting on the report, *MVCA Board Chair Patricia Glaza* [ [link removed] ] noted [ [link removed] ], ?In a year in which firms across the country struggled to raise capital, Michigan venture capital firms demonstrated immense success. The strength of our VC firms and startup companies makes Michigan stand out as an emerging ecosystem.?

As Michigan builds on its innovation heritage, with the highest concentration of engineers per capita and the fifth-largest advanced manufacturing workforce in the nation, MEDC remains committed to supporting the state's entrepreneurs. By focusing on culture, capital and creativity, Michigan is positioning itself as a leader in the global innovation economy.

*Michigan Builds on Entrepreneurship and Innovation Legacy*

This report complements several Michigan entrepreneurship initiatives announced this year [ [link removed] ], including the appointment of Marchionna as the state's first Chief Innovation Ecosystem Officer, the creation of the PitchMI contest and the Infrastructure for Innovation initiative. These efforts underscore Michigan's commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

MEDC's Entrepreneurship and Innovation initiative continues to establish Michigan as a prime location for business creation and growth. Through programs like the Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) program [ [link removed] ] and partnerships with educational institutions, MEDC is nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurial talent.

*Learn more about Michigan?s thriving venture capital ecosystem and opportunities for entrepreneurs* [ [link removed] ]*.*




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