Grand Rapids, MI (Feb. 12, 2026) – Michigan Capital Network (MCN), a venture capital fund management firm and angel investing trade association, today announced that Capital Community Angels (CCA) has joined its statewide association. Additionally, Emily Sarata has been selected to serve as the new President of the MCN Angel Association.
“We have long regarded Michigan Capital Network and its angel association as an elite organization that shared many of the same principles and priorities that we focus on,” said Jeff McWherter, President of CCA. “We believe joining their statewide organization will help our members support a wider array of entrepreneurs throughout the state.”
Capital Community Angels joins Grand Angels, Ka-Zoo Angels, Woodward Angels and BlueWater Angels in the MCN Angel Association. It’s the largest and most influential angel investing group in Michigan. Each chapter operates independently but works together to identify, vet, and invest in early and mid-stage companies. The Association’s collective efforts will now be led by Emily Sarata, who has also taken on the role of Director of Engagement for all of MCN.
“I have had the pleasure of collaborating with the MCN angel groups over the past two years in my previous role with MCN,” said Sarata. “I’m thrilled to take on this new leadership appointment and work to spur more economic growth through angel investing.”
The MCN Angel Association targets early-stage, high-growth companies focusing on life sciences, technology, and manufacturing. It has more than 200 individual members, who have invested in more than 100 companies since being founded in 2004.
“Part of the reason Michigan Capital Network was established more than 20 years ago was to unite investors who can power the entrepreneurial ecosystem,” said Paul D’Amato, CEO and Managing Director of MCN. “By adding Capital Community Angels to the association, and selecting Emily as the association president, we have further strengthened this premiere group and set a clear course for growth for our member-investors.”