Today, we are excited to introduce LAND Energy, an electrification and mobility startup based in Cleveland that is focused on combining energy and transportation for energy independence. We had the pleasure of interviewing Scott Colosimo, the founder of LAND Energy, to gain insights into his company’s mission and unique technologies. LAND makes two electric motorcycles,…
Bitwise raises $80 million to teach underserved to code
Bitwise Industries is a Fresno-based tech startup on a mission: teach underserved populations how to code, pay them to get real-world experience, and rebuild lives and economies of under-estimated cities. Now, the startup has raised $80 million in its latest funding round to advance this mission of leveling the playing field in tech. The round…
Immuta Inc. Gains Silicon Valley Investor, Valued at $1 billion
Immuta Inc., a newly minted unicorn tech startup in the Drive Capital LLC and Ohio Innovation Fund portfolios, has added a new publicly traded Silicon Valley enterprise software maker as an investor. ServiceNow Inc. (NYSE: NOW) has joined in an extension of 2022’s $100 million Series E round. NightDragon led the original round closed in…
Midwest Tech Jobs: Connect with Startup Job Events
Looking for Midwest tech jobs? Companies are still hiring in Michigan, where startups and larger tech companies have not had to lay off the quantity of coastal tech companies that over-hired during the pandemic. If you are interested in Detroit tech jobs, Michigan-based recruiter Purpose Jobs has two upcoming events where you can connect with…
Wind Turbine Drone Inspection Startup SkySpecs Raises Record-Breaking $80M Round Led by Goldman Sachs
Ann Arbor-based renewable energy O&M solutions startup SkySpecs has just announced an $80 million strategic capital raise led by the Sustainable Investing business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management with additional participation from a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources and other existing SkySpecs investors including Statkraft Ventures, Equinor Ventures, Evergy Ventures, UL Ventures and Huron River Ventures. This is one of the biggest startup raises in Michigan history.
Midwest startup uses AI and robotics to build modern homes
It’s no secret lumber costs have skyrocketed, which opens the door to new building materials and technologies. Enter Terran Robotics, a Midwest startup funded by the NSF and recently run through the ODX accelerator to use proprietary AI and robotics technology to build modern homes.
Lower AI Offers High-Yield Savings Match to Homebuyers, Grows by 1,000 Employees, Raises $100M
Columbus fintech Lower, launched in 2014, has had an amazing year, with nearly 1,000 employees added in 2021 and a Series A round raised of $100 million, a record for the state of Ohio.
Who Are Chicago’s 2021 Tech Unicorns? Meet Aeroseal.
In June, Aeroseal, LLC, a climate tech company shrinking carbon emissions from residential and commercial buildings, announced it raised $22 million in funding. The Series A round was led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) with participation from Energy Impact Partners and Building Ventures.
Spellbound Creates Augmented Reality Scavenger Game For Pediatric Patients
Augmented reality startup Spellbound AR, known for its augmented reality games to distract pediatric patients from hospital procedures, has created a new scavenger hunt game called ARISE, to make hospital stays less intimidating for children.
How (and When) To Hire Cybersecurity Staff For Your Business
Cybersecurity is a growing concern for businesses of all sizes, from keeping data secure with remote workers, to making sure that all your applications work together in a secure and compliant manner. As part of our sponsored series on cloud security sponsored by Trek10, we put together a Q&A on common questions businesses ask about cybersecurity and how and when to hire cybersecurity staff or outsource to a contractor. We hope this helps you on your road to handling security issues for your team during these changing times.