Cancer screening startup raises $22M
ROYAL OAK—OncoCell MDx Inc., a startup incubated at Harvard University to develop sophisticated cancer diagnosis from a simple blood sample, announced that it has raised $22.2 million in a Preferred …
GR Alzheimer’s drug developer changes name
GRAND RAPIDS—Tetra Discovery Partners, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, announced the company’s name change to Tetra Therapeutics. The name change reflects the company’s transition from a company focused on discovery research …
High-tech battery startup closes venture funding round
WEST BLOOMFIELD TWP.—Intecells Inc., a developer of advanced manufacturing technology for lithium-ion batteries, announced the closing of a Series A funding round, led by San Francisco-based Walden International and its …
MGCS issues call for companies seeking funding
ANN ARBOR – The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium has issued its call for companies seeking funding to make pitches during the 38th annual event, to be held May 14 and …
Semifinalists named for 11th annual global automotive and mobility innovation challenge
DETROIT — The Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge (GAMIC) has selected 23 start-ups to move on to the semifinals of its 11th annual competition, sponsored by SAE International and …
2019 Midwest Growth Capital Symposium set for May 14-15
ANN ARBOR — More than 400 venture capitalists, angel investors, startup company officials and growth company service providers are expected to attend the 38th annual Midwest Growth Capital Symposium (MGCS), …
Entrepreneur, small biz conference features powerful speaker lineup
SOUTHFIELD – The National Entrepreneurs Association and Lawrence Technological University have teamed up to host the 2018 Entrepreneur and Small Business Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to …
Startup offering new tech to stop expense account fraud
WASHINGTON TWP. — A suburban Detroit startup called Validu has introduced an app and software to prevent expense account fraud by offering real-time event monitoring and auditing of customer engagement …
Altair launches new software deal for startups
TROY — Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), the Troy-based engineering technology developer, announced lower prices for startups on its simulation-driven design, computer-aided engineering, cloud computing and Internet of Things software products through a …
Startup offers earrings that are also earbuds
DETROIT — A startup company has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a new electronics product called Swings — earrings for pierced ears that are also Bluetooth-connected earbuds. “After years of …