Frankel Fund Makes First Investment

The U of M Frankel Commercialization Fund invests in Arbor Photonics I can only imagine how excited the students participating in the Frankel Commercialization Fund program at U of M must be now that they have made an investment.  The fund has been around for more than a year and the students came close to making two investments last spring but never closed.  Now, with an $85,000 investment in Arbor Photonics they have finished the investment process... [Read More...]

Jan 3 Presentations Now Available

4 Sources of Pre-Seed invesmtent explain criteria and procedures for applying On January 3 Ann Arbor SPARK hosted an event that showcased 4 sources of capital available to Michigan start-ups who are nearly ready for their first round of equity investment. Automation Alley’s fund, Next Energy’s fund, the Frankel Fund and SPARK’s Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund presented their criteria for eligibility and the process for applying. ... [Read More...]