Midwest Regions

Ohio car insurance startup secures over $50 million in single funding round

The Columbus, Ohio-based Root Insurance enjoyed one of the most successful funding rounds in the state's history after it secured…

8 años ago

Midwest cities among the best for women entrepreneurs

As the Midwest steadily rises in startup and business opportunities in general, female entrepreneurs are reaping a good portion of…

8 años ago

Chicago startup makes new child-tracking technology for parents

A helicopter parent, a phrase coined 30 years ago, according to the Oxford dictionary is defined as, “A parent who takes…

8 años ago

Wisconsin artificial intelligence startup receives $450,000 in funding

A Madison, Wisconsin startup that uses artificial intelligence to sift through data for potential construction projects has just secured nearly…

8 años ago

Privacy conscious Mycroft makes an AI virtual assistant that doesn’t save your data

Kansas City-based Mycroft startup has reacted to growing uncertainty around data protection by creating a voice-activated virtual assistant that doesn’t…

8 años ago

A Missouri entrepreneur’s travel company has one big catch: throw away the smartphone

When Zach Beattie woke up one morning to check emails from the monstrously luminescent screen on his cell phone, he…

8 años ago

Facebook loses popularity ground to millennials, survey from midwest brand agency says

A St. Louis, Missouri brand agency says that Facebook is losing favor with young people who increasingly prefer other social…

8 años ago

Iowa startup creates interactive classroom experiences to boost student engagement

Pear Deck is a teaching software making presentations more interesting and interactive to boost K-12 learner engagement. Founded on January…

8 años ago

Startups are keeping dogs and owners active with these wearable devices

In the US, dogs are seen as much more than just a mere animal. They provide companionship and are sometimes…

8 años ago

Chicago-based food startups are bringing healthy fast food to the masses

When browsing traditional food delivery apps it’s easy to be seduced by the cheesy, greasy, calorific concoctions on offer. But…

8 años ago