SHINE Technologies secures $240M, led by NantWorks. Wisconsin startup aims to advance fusion, medical isotopes and nuclear recycling.

Chicago startup expanding its AI platform for modern revenue thanks to fresh capital injection.

Repeat entrepreneur Justin Turk addresses financial instability in construction businesses with Constrat AI, transforming his industry expertise into fintech solutions tailored for blue-collar enterprises.

The Ohio VC talks about being a "Midwest boomerang," the patient capital strength of her local startup ecosystem, and why founders need to think bigger.

Chicago-based startup SpotHero will power reservations inside the Uber platform.

Rebrand signals bigger national focus for Ohio-based firm

Ann Arbor's EGI Battery closes a $10M seed round to scale U.S. manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for aerospace, defense, and robotics applications.

Mara Zwicker's UW-Madison startup, Substrata, addresses the data center water crisis by leveraging subsurface thermal intelligence for waterless, sustainable AI cooling.

Midwest startup ecosystems need a clear identity to attract and keep top talent. What can other states learn from Nashville & Detroit's success in music and mobility?

The most durable companies rely on human-powered trust. Michelle Erikson asks if tech-enabled services, not just AI software, will build the strongest moat.