News from Northern Michigan’s startup and tech community

September 17, 2024

New Grants Available for Small Businesses in Northwest Michigan

20Fathoms is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for startups and small businesses in Northwest Michigan. In partnership with Venture North, 20Fathoms is providing a total of $45,000 in small business grants this fall....

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Pitch at July 2024 TCNewTech

September 5, 2024

Four startups selected to pitch at the September 10 TCNewTech

20Fathoms is pleased to announce the four companies selected to compete at the TCNewTech pitch competition on September 10, 4:30 – 7:30 pm, at the City Opera House in Traverse City. Pitch presenters: Berry Bot...

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August 15, 2024

20Fathoms offers business essentials course for indigenous entrepreneurs, Sept. 27-29

In this 3-day bootcamp, students will learn essential business and marketing skills to form and grow business ideas. 20Fathoms is pleased to announce a new offering designed specifically with indigenous entrepreneurs in mind: a 3-day...

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TCNewTech University Showdown

July 16, 2024

Four startups selected to pitch at the July 30 TCNewTech

20Fathoms is pleased to announce the four companies selected to compete at the TCNewTech pitch competition on July 30, 4:30 – 7:30 pm, at the City Opera House in Traverse City. Pitch presenters: Adrenaline InteractiveAdrenaline...

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July 10, 2024

Funding Options for Startups: Two bills aim to fill gaps in current capital market

This article was written by Cameron Young, Manager of Startup Capital at 20Fathoms. It originally appeared in the Traverse City Business News. Michigan has long been celebrated for its industrial strengths, having served as a cornerstone to...

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Cameron Young

June 13, 2024

Cameron Young Joins 20Fathoms as Manager of Startup Capital

20Fathoms is pleased to announce that Cameron Young has joined the organization as Manager of Startup Capital. In this role, Cameron manages 20Fathoms’ initiatives to connect startup founders to funding sources that help them launch...

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