Ann Arbor

Michigan startups raised $147.2 million across 12 deals in Q3 2026, down 81% on Q2. Sling Therapeutics' $123 million Series C in Ann Arbor is 84% of the total.

Michigan startups raised $764.49M in Q2 2026, leading the Midwest. A look at what’s behind the headline figures.

From Saline Township's contested Barn campus to tax-credit pauses in Ohio and Illinois, Midwest states are considering data center deals they once chased.

Ann Arbor's Utilidata raised a $40M extension to close its Series C at $100M, backing its NVIDIA-built Karman platform for AI data center power.

Ann Arbor's Sygaldry Technologies raises $139M across seed and Series A rounds to build quantum-accelerated AI servers, led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures.

Michigan VC eLab Ventures will let AI determine $50k startup investment at Michigan ClawCon; event has largest OpenClaw community registration in the world.

Funding will allow expansion its Internet intelligence platform, accelerating AI-driven security products for attack surface management & threat hunting.

The University of Michigan and Ann Arbor SPARK present Midwest innovation at innovation and arts festival in Texas, sharing research efforts, spinout stories and opportunities offered by the region.

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.

EMU launches Empowerment Program for low-income entrepreneurs in SE Michigan, offering coaching, $6K funding, and skills training for small businesses.

Scorbit, an Ann Arbor-based connected arcade platform co-founded by former Digg CEO Jay Adelson, raises $5M in seed funding.

Ann Arbor's a2Tech360 festival expands to 10 days (Sept 24-Oct 3, 2025) for its 10th anniversary, showcasing innovation, tech, talent, and startups.