Midwest Ventures Conference

Pitch. Connect. Grow.

Stephen M. Ross School of Business

04.03.2026

MVC 2026

The Midwest Ventures Conference connects Midwest startups with leading venture capitalists nationwide. Serving as a vital bridge, MVC helps startups secure investment and build strategic partnerships. Our track record of startup growth reflects our commitment to elevating the Midwest's entrepreneurial ecosystem on a national stage. Join us in driving innovation and investment.

#1Venture Conference in Midwest

40Venture Capital firms in our network

9Startups funded from MVC

Our Partners

We're proud to collaborate with leading entrepreneurship organizations that share our vision for Midwest innovation.

Michigan Ross Zell Lurie Institute

ZLI’s sponsorship has been pivotal to our conference's success. Beyond financial aid, the Zell Lurie Institute has enhanced our event with invaluable knowledge and connections, creating a dynamic platform for participant growth and engagement

Dorm Room Fund

Dorm Room Fund has been an invaluable supporter of our conference. They have offered a wealth of knowledge and networking opportunities that have greatly enriched our event and its participants. Their continuous support has been instrumental in providing a dynamic platform for startups and venture capitalists to connect, learn, and grow

Michigan College of Engineering Center for Entrepreneurship

Over the past two years, CFE has excelled in nurturing entrepreneurial skills among students and faculty through practical education, industry connections, and opportunities for real-world application through our conference

Quotes from Previous Attendees

Leading venture capital firms trust MVC to connect them with the Midwest's most promising startups.

"This is a real treat to attend and very impressive. I consider it a privilege to attend."

— Dan Knight, Meritech Capital Partners

Success Story

Acorn Genetics

Acorn Genetics raised a $2.4 million pre-seed round, and is now about to launch their first product!

"One of the best ways to meet other founders and investors in the Midwest!"

— David Kobrosky, Intros AI

Success Story

Quiver Quantitative

The recent $2 million seed investment in Quiver Quantitative is a significant catalyst, propelling the company to new heights as an investment research platform after our 2022 MVC conference.

"MVC has an awesome team that really wants to help push the ecosystem foward. Really cool opportunity for anyone who has the chance to attend."

— Ben Smith, Skope (YC S25)