David Weaver

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|

Millerschin Group Acquired, Skip Simms Retires, CitySideVentures Update, Data Financial Open For Biz In Michigan

On MITech TV Jan. 9, Erin Millerschin and Rick French discuss French/West/Vaughn's acquisition of The Millerschin Group. Skip Simms, employee No. 2 at Ann Arbor SPARK, retired on Dec. 31. He talks about his experiences co-founding SPARK and his future plans. David Weaver from CitySide Ventures and Birmingham Angels explains how his investment group works

By |2023-01-06T16:43:08-05:00January 6th, 2023|Podcasts|

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|

What Does It Take To Get Funding From An Angel Investor?

ANN ARBOR - What does it take to get private equity financing from an Angel Investing group? David Weaver who supervises deal flow for the Birmingham Angels and City Side Ventures tells you the ins and outs in the very informative video interview. If you're looking to finance your technology-focused startup, even if it is

By |2021-07-23T16:02:10-04:00July 23rd, 2021|Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

Motor Bella, Russian Hackers Go Dark, Xfinity Olympic Coverage, Angel Investing Update

ANN ARBOR – On MITech TV July 19, Kathryn Snorrason from the MEDC discussed Motor Bella, a mobility competition. Cybersecurity expert Dan Lohrmann examined why Russian-based ransomware sites suddenly went dark last week. Rob Ponto from Xfinity provided details on Xfinity’s Olympic coverage. David Weaver updated the Angel Investing landscape in Michigan this summer. MITECH

By |2021-07-20T13:01:43-04:00July 20th, 2021|Podcasts|

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|