Cityside Ventures

Angel Investing Pioneer David Weaver To Retire

BIRMINGHAM - Michigan Angel investing pioneer David Weaver will retire at the CitySide Ventures April meeting on April 24. He has been instrumental in creating what is now a thriving angel investing community in Michigan. In this video interview, David provides tips for entrepreneurs who seek investments from angel funds. They include: 1. Have a

By |2024-04-22T18:46:10-04:00April 22nd, 2024|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

If You Want To Pitch An Angel Investing Group, Or Become An Angel Investor, Watch This Interview

BIRMINGHAM - Angel Investors are a group of high net worth individuals who pool their money and invest in startups that have high growth potential. If your startup wants to attract investors, you need to watch this video interview with David Weaver, a principal in CitySideVentures, the parent company of Birmingham Angels and the Great

By |2023-01-10T17:06:33-05:00January 10th, 2023|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

CitySide Ventures Fund Looking For Tech Companies For Investment

ANN ARBOR - CitySide Ventures has launched its $10 million Great Lakes Angels Fund by investing an undisclosed amount of money in three start-up companies. David Weaver, CitySide Chief Investment Officer, said more early-stage capital is available to keep new companies in Michigan and grow the Michigan ecosystem. He said the fund would like to

By |2022-01-30T17:01:18-05:00January 30th, 2022|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

CitySide Ventures Launches $10 Million Angel Fund By Investing In Three Start-Ups

BIRMINGHAM – CitySide Ventures has launched its $10 million Great Lakes Angels Fund by investing an undisclosed amount of money in three start-up companies. David Weaver, CitySide Chief Investment Officer, said more early-stage capital is available to keep new companies in Michigan and grow the Michigan ecosystem. “We don’t see any lack of exciting early-stage

By |2022-01-14T16:39:22-05:00January 14th, 2022|Entrepreneurs, Featured|

MITech TV: Ware·ologie Pivots, Private Equity Updates From MVCA, Michigan Angels, CitySide Ventures

ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV Dec. 6 at 2 pm,  Gina Adams Founder of Ware·ologie updates new products she showcases this week at the LTU Accelerator.  At 2:15 - Ara Topouzian, Executive Director, Michigan Venture Capital Association, recaps 2021 venture activity in Michigan. At 2:30 Skip Simms, Managing Partner of Michigan Angels, recaps 2021

By |2021-12-06T15:28:50-05:00December 6th, 2021|Podcasts|

CitySide Ventures Vets 21 Tech Startups In First Deal Tank Pitch Competition

BIRMINGHAM - CitySide Ventures announce that its inaugural “Deal Tank” event of 2021 was a great success. A well-attended event with early-stage investors from around the country. An impressive lineup of 21 “Hot” startup companies presented cutting edge technologies and innovative game changing business from across the globe. Sixty Nine investors and investors group attended:

By |2021-03-21T10:46:36-04:00March 21st, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|

CitySide Ventures Creates Monthly Virtual Shark Tank To Fund Tech Startups

ANN ARBOR - David Weaver, who co-founded CitySide Ventures, Birmingham Angels and Great Lakes Angels, has co-created a monthly virtual Deal Tank for early-stage companies to pitch investors in Michigan and throughout the Midwest. The event is designed for Accredited Investors according to the SEC guidelines, specifically Rule 501(Item 5) of Regulation D, as to

By |2021-02-28T12:05:50-05:00February 28th, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

MITech TV Feb. 22: Summer Science Camp, Deal Tank, Maintain COVID Bubbles

ANN ARBOR – On MITech TV Feb. 22, Sibrina Collins from Lawrence Tech talks about Summer Science Camp Prize competition. David Weaver from CitySide Ventures explains why the angel group is launching a monthly virtual Deal Tank for early-stage companies to pitch investors. Fred Brown our epidemiologist explains why everyone needs to interact within their bubble.

By |2021-02-21T12:34:22-05:00February 21st, 2021|Podcasts|

CitySide Capital Network Offers Virtual Startup Deal Tank Feb. 23

BIRMINGHAM – CitySide Ventures is launching a monthly virtual Deal Tank for early-stage companies to pitch investors in Michigan and throughout the Midwest. On Feb. 23, 22 companies will do elevator pitches for this private “by invitation only” event. The event is designed for Accredited Investors according to the SEC guidelines, specifically Rule 501(Item 5) of

By |2021-02-19T15:21:00-05:00February 15th, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs|