APFusion raises $6.5M to digitize auto salvage, bridging salvage yards and aftermarket suppliers with B2B marketplace and software solutions.

Woodchuck secures $3.75M to turn wood waste into green energy with AI, cutting CO2 & costs, boosting grid stability.

Sebastian Penix of Heartland Valley shares his journey in the Midwest entrepreneurial ecosystem, highlighting the need for stronger connections.

Columbus-based Arvo Tech hires SaaS veteran as CEO to accelerate its bookkeeping, tax-credit and finance platform for small and mid-sized businesses.

Madelyn Rutter of TechNexus shares the power of Midwest brands and innovation, demonstrating a place where iconic businesses help shape our future.

Nominations for 'Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota', won by Scotch Tape last year, close August 15th.

Cadillac aims for a strategic 2026 F1 entry with operational model spanning US and Europe; team intends to build a competitive American Formula One presence.

Kodiak Robotics & Roush Industries mass-produce driverless trucks for Atlas Energy Solutions, expanding autonomous logistics in the Permian Basin.

Phil Vella is a Fractional CMO and co-founder of Start Midwest, who works with early-stage startups on traction and growth strategy.

Midwest startup ecosystems are underfunded, but opportunities for growth exist. Building a thriving ecosystem requires investment, mentorship, and cultural shift.