Midwest Ventures Conference
The #1 Venture Conference in the Midwest connecting startups with leading venture capitalists nationwide. MVC serves as a vital bridge helping startups secure investment and build strategic partnerships. Network with 40+ VC firms including Insight Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, General Catalyst, and more. 9 startups have been funded through MVC.
Event Details
- Date
- Friday, April 3, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST
- Location
- Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of MichiganAnn Arbor, Michigan
- Price
- TBA
Target Audience
Associated Funding Resources
These organizations are involved with this event as hosts, sponsors, judges, or partners.
Wolverine Venture Fund
Wolverine Venture Fund is a student-led venture capital fund established in 1997 with over $7 million in assets under management. The fund's team consists of University of Michigan Ross MBA students and other graduate students, housed within the U-M Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies.
Pointe Angels
Pointe Angels is an independent investor club based in the Grosse Pointe communities, east of Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 2019, Pointe Angels provides members with opportunities for meaningful financial returns on capital investments in scalable early-stage ventures. They are hands-on, eclectic, and agnostic investors who favor Michigan startups but invest globally. Members bring expertise in finance, operations, marketing, sales, engineering, and manufacturing. They take an active role in growing ventures by providing capital, resources, contacts, and coaching. Marked their fifth anniversary in 2024 with record investments.
About This Event
The #1 Venture Conference in the Midwest connecting startups with leading venture capitalists nationwide. MVC serves as a vital bridge helping startups secure investment and build strategic partnerships. Network with 40+ VC firms including Insight Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, General Catalyst, and more. 9 startups have been funded through MVC.