Nearly Four-in-Ten U.S. Adults Don't Currently Have Investments, Finds New CouponCabin.com Investing Survey
WHITING, Ind., Feb. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Even with the stock market soaring, many Americans report they continue they still have reservations about investing in the stock market. Nearly four-in-ten (39 percent) U.S.

Pennsylvania DCED: Investments Support Early-Stage Companies, New Business Growth
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), through the New Pennsylvania Venture Capital Investment Program, today approved a $3 million investment to help Pennsylvania's early-stage companies grow and create jobs.

Michigan Venture Capital Association Annual Research Report: Venture Community is Growing in Size, Deals
ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA) recently released its annual research report, which details investment activity across the state.  The report also highlights venture capital activity in Michigan compared to other regions and the U.S.  "The data collected in the MVCA research report show that Michigan's venture community is growing, both in size and deals," said Tim Petersen, MVCA board chair.  "It's particularly exciting to see significant growth -- 64 percent -- in venture capital under management by Michigan firms as well as a trend towards larger fund sizes.  Michigan is making steady gains in its efforts to be a destination for entrepreneurial business." MV ...

Venture Capital Access Program Created to Connect Diverse Entrepreneurs with Traditional Venture Capital Sources
NEW YORK, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New York (HBSAANY) and The National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) today announced the launch of the Venture Capital Access Program ("VCAP©"), a collaborative venture that provides women and diverse entrepreneurs nationwide with access to venture capital through accredited investors within the HBSAANY network.   VCAP©, the first program of its kind, bridges the gap between venture capitalists and angel investor networks and women and diverse entrepreneurs, many of whom have not traditionally had access to these sources of capital.