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Michigan Investors

United States > Michigan

I am the founder and Chairman of a venture group. I am a former professional hockey player, venture capitalist and renowned entrepreneur. An early entrant to the cleantech market, our efforts have garnered global recognition his companies awards include Time Magazine's "Best Inventions 2005," and was awarded the Wall Street Journal's "Technology Innovator" and the World Economic Forum's "Technology Pioneer" awards that same year. In early 2007, he was named a "Young Global Leader" by the Forum. Repeated successes has been acknowledged by the global business community. His insight has been sought by such publications as the New York Times, Time Magazine, Inc., Red Herring and the Wall Street Journal. In addition, he is a regular attendee of the World Economic Forum. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Brandon University, in Brandon, Manitoba.

$50,000 to $10,000,000

United States > Michigan

I am working with partners providing funding, debt and equity, for businesses in need of capital. ($0-2.5 Mil) Specifically, I am looking for growth and transition opportunities. I am a Michigan native and have spent the last seven years doing numerous deals (20+ deals, over $50 Million invested or lent) working with companies to create the optimal capital structures. These deals have been across multiple industries and geographies, mostly in Michigan and the Midwest. Repeatedly, deals struggle to get done due to lack of collateral or equity. I am looking for opportunities to help managers have the ability to acquire their businesses and sellers be able to keep their companies local, after the sale. I have an extensive network of lenders, operators, and advisors to help in various situations.

$0 to $2,500,000

United States > Michigan

I am a 32 years old real estate professional. I have an undergrad degree in economics and a masters in finance from Georgetown University. I worked in capital markets for Fannie Mae for 7 years and lead a team that hedges a mortgage pipeline of $1.5B. I live in Northville Michigan with my wife. I am an avid outdoorsman who also played hockey my entire life.

$1,000 to $30,000

United States > Michigan

I am in the process of moving to Georgetown Texas having just sold my consulting firm in Michigan. I started a consulting business 14 years ago after retiring from teaching. The firm has greatly impacted education throughout the entire state of Michigan as the 9+ consultants have developed disruptive formats for educating students on a personalized level. My investments have been largely in technology and other sectors that are unique and unconventional. I hope to be involved in a hands-on, advisory capacity as an individual investor.

$5,000 to $100,000

United States > Michigan

I have over 25 years of experience in investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, capital formation, venture capital and emerging company development. I began my investment- banking career in New York with the firm of Hornblower and Weeks. In 1974, I moved to Bache Stuart Halsey Inc. as vice-president of mergers and acquisitions. In 1979, I joined Asset Management Investments, a private venture capital firm, with $22 million under management. Since 1985, I have been involved with start-up companies, developing coherent and innovative financing strategies. He is an author and a frequent speaker for entrepreneurship forums and venture capital seminars. His experience as an entrepreneur/business owner, investment banker, and venture capitalist provides a unique and comprehensive perspective for VIP’s Portfolio investments and Investing Partners.

$500,000 to $5,000,000

United States > Michigan

I’m a retired Marine Corps officer currently in the airline industry looking to develop an investment portfolio as a silent partner and perhaps as an advisor.

$1 to $100,000

United States > Michigan

Middled aged married with family. Self made, multiple successful small businesses launched with zero experience, looking for a secondary business opportunity not looking to be a silent partner.

$5,000 to $50,000

United States > Michigan

I am an entrepreneur myself running a profitable IT business. I am also part of an investment group and can bring substantial investment, experience, energy, and advisory.

$100,000 to $1,000,000