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California investment firm partners with Indiana startups for agricultural advancement 2

By Michael Krumholtz December 2, 2018

The Silicon Valley continues to get in on Midwest advancement. California's own SVG Partners, an investment and tech firm, has partnered with Indiana companies to help with agricultural practices and enterprises in the region. The partnership is part of an expansion of SVG Partners' THRIVE...

Customers of Precor’s Spinner® Get Free Access to Indoor Cycling Classes, Thanks to CycleCast and Precor Partnership 3

By Sam Brake Guia November 26, 2018

CycleCast, an app which offers studio-quality cycling classes, recently announced its partnership...

St. Louis software startup earns $50,000 at competition 4

By Michael Krumholtz November 23, 2018

A St. Louis-based software startup called Balto Software has earned $50,000 at the city's Arch...

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Coding bootcamp Flatiron School opens up branch in Chicago 5

By Michael Krumholtz November 18, 2018

The New York-based Flatiron School, part of the WeWork umbrella, is opening up shop in...

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Pittsburgh robotics company raises $20 million in funding 6

By Michael Krumholtz November 15, 2018

Pittsburgh's own IAM Robotics has raised $20 million in its latest venture funding round, according...

This Illinois startup wants to change your office to fit your company’s needs 7

By Michael Krumholtz November 13, 2018

Office design firm Cubicle Concepts has been remaking workspaces in an effort to enhance...

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C-Tribe Festival to highlight Canada’s tech diversity 8

By Michael Krumholtz November 8, 2018

Startups and entrepreneurs north of the border are ready to showcase their worth at a five-day...

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Wisconsin accelerator raises $15 million for startups in state 9

By Michael Krumholtz November 5, 2018

An influential Wisconsin accelerator is raising $15 million from area investors. The report from...

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Purdue University student-founded startup looks to help blind students succeed 10

By Michael Krumholtz November 1, 2018

A pair of students at Indiana's Purdue University have created a startup that looks to...

Influential Chicago tech leaders launch P33 initiative to solidify the city’s startup future 11

By Michael Krumholtz October 28, 2018

A pair of influential Chicago tech figures announced this week the launching of the P33 initiative...

The Midwest stands out in recent rankings analysis by neighborhood and real estate resource startup HomeArea 12

By Sam Brake Guia October 27, 2018

It is no surprise that the Midwest is home to a more relaxed, down to earth and affordable style of...

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Chicago medical marijuana company nets $120 million in funding 13

By Michael Krumholtz October 23, 2018

Verano Holdings in Chicago has raised $120 million in its latest funding round. The medical...

Stephen Lowisz, CEO of Michigan Based 21 LEAP, Launches A Concise Compendium of Proven Sales Principles 14

By Techli Team October 19, 2018

The Midwest has consistently demonstrated a tenacity unlike other parts of the US. Even as startup...

Minnesota fund investing in women’s health startups bags $1.2 million investment 15

By Michael Krumholtz October 19, 2018

A Minnesota-based investment fund that wants to invest in women's health startups in the area has a...