Splash Financial raises $70M Series C, launches HELOC. Expands lending for student, personal, and home equity loans with automated tech.

TruStage Ventures expands its Discovery Fund to intentionally invest in veteran-owned fintech startups

Ex-High Alpha Operating Partner and ExactTarget VP RJ Talyor's journey, from swim lessons to revolutionizing email marketing from Indiana.

Shifty's Beth Hussey, a restaurant veteran, launched a training app for training staff. Her journey: hustle, learn to code, and secure $2M funding.

Midwest startup rankings 2025: Uncover key trends for the top cities in Illinois, MN, IN, MI, OH, and WI's evolving ecosystems.

Techstars opens Spring 2026 applications with enhanced $220K funding alongside mentorship, network access, & partner benefits.

Detroit Mobility Week: Connecting startups, automakers, investors, and policymakers for transportation tech & localized manufacturing.

MSU launches the first FMVSS & ADA-certified Level-4 autonomous electric bus in the US, enhancing campus mobility & advancing research.

How can Midwest states retain their talent? Mollie Kuramoto argues that education, vibrant ecosystems, appealing environments and successful outcomes all help.

Michelle Erikson of Plymouth Growth asks whether we should unlock more creativity in venture capital. Can widening investment apertures benefit the ecosystem?