FARMINGTON HILLS – Beringea, Michigan’s largest venture capital firm, is introducing the popular open investor pitch forum known as “Office Hours” to the state in a months-long tour of Michigan’s entrepreneurial hotspots.
Similar to the office hours format used by university professors, these sessions will provide the Michigan entrepreneurial community open access to Beringea venture capitalists for their perspective, feedback and advice on topics ranging from business ideas to fundraising to the market opportunity for technologies or services.
“Michigan is in the midst of an entrepreneurial boom – the innovativeness of our citizens and their zest for risk-taking is exciting. We’re honored to have the opportunity to help Michiganders with companies or ideas get some immediate investor feedback and help shape their concept toward market viability,” said Jeff Bocan, managing director of Beringea.
Entrepreneurs of any type, from students with innovative ideas to professionals with established businesses, are invited to meet with Beringea investment professionals in 15 minute time slots. Preregistration is required. To do so, click on beringea.com/officehours
? Farmington Hills ? January 11, 2011
? Midland ? January 25, 2011
? Kalamazoo ? February 8, 2011
? Troy ? February 23, 2011
? Ann Arbor ? March 8, 2011
? Grand Rapids ? March 29, 2011
? Detroit ? April 12, 2011
? Lansing ? May 11, 2011
? Traverse City ? July 8, 2011
? Marquette July 19, 2011
? Petoskey ? August TBD, 2011
Among its many initiatives, Beringea is co-manager of the $185 million InvestMichigan! Growth Capital Fund, which provides venture and expansion-stage capital to emerging businesses headquartered or with substantial operations in the state of Michigan.
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