Navigating the ever-growing Midwest startup ecosystem. Visit our site for job listings, startup + VC news, newsletter and our talent network. Powered by @M25vc.
🚨 The #BestofMidwest2025 Startup City Rankings are here!
We analyzed 25 weighted variables across 50+ cities to see which ecosystems are thriving—and which have some work to do. 🧵
Chicago-based @SNAKVC announced a $50M FI.
They will back early-stage vertical B2B marketplaces digitizing industries like construction, logistics and industrial—sectors still operating on analog workflows that are ready for technology-driven platforms.
https://t.co/l1gFhR22ul
Chicago-based Ariel Project Level announced a $250M fund.
Launched by Ariel Investments, the fund aims to capitalize on the continued growth of women’s sports across fandom, viewership and media coverage.
https://t.co/DyCYdW8ezQ
Columbia, MO-based @EquipmentShare has IPO'd.
Their Class A common stock has begun trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “EQPT.”
https://t.co/BrGvM5n7K6
It's newsletter week! 📰
Looking for funding announcements, upcoming tech events and a few of the latest job opportunities from across the Midwest? Join the #MidwestStartups mailing list!
Get subscribed: https://t.co/SKG6Y4WaTt
What's new on the #MidwestStartups job board this week?
https://t.co/31kPGmiZhq
✉️ Director of Marketing - @useworkshop
🧑⚕️ Director, Account Management - @steadymd
🏡 Staff Software Engineer - @KIN
If one of your resolutions is staying plugged into the Midwest startup scene, we’ve got you covered. Funding, VC updates, jobs and events every other Thursday.
https://t.co/SKG6Y4WaTt
A few of the latest roles from the #MidwestStartups job board:
https://t.co/31kPGmiZhq
✉️ Accounting Manager - @useworkshop
📊 AI Audit Specialist - Stealth
👐 Recruiter - @Carefeed_