Whether you are looking for a carpooling alternative to Uber or a modern calendar platform to change the way you schedule meetings, Detroit has a startup for you. And thanks to Detroit Startup Week, you’ll be able to see what the city’s most successful startups are up to in-person. They are looking for investors; they are searching for customers; and they hope to make an impression on the Michigan city before the end of the week.
For five days, entrepreneurs, investors, founders and industry giant will attend conferences, fireside chats and networking events to further improve the local ecosystem in Detroit. Notable speakers include Bill Ford (Ford Motors), Jamie Dimon (JPMorgan Chase & Co.) and Mike Duggan (Mayor of Detroit). Plus, with the excitement of a full week of startup-focused engagement, there will entrepreneurialism in the air in the Motor City.
We took a look at some of the Detroit startups that are garnering a lot of attention, as well as ones that have gained a significant amount of funding. All of these Detroit startups are poised to make a mark in their respective industries. Be sure to check them out below:
Check Out These Detroit Startups On Their Websites
Stik $414K – SPLT (Seed): SPLT is an enterprise-first carpooling platform that connects employees within organizations to share their commute, saving time and money. Photo: Flickr / jonbgem
Ambassador $2.35M – Ambassador (Series A): This startup tracks and manages referral, partner & affiliate programs with ease. Photo: Flickr / Michael Kappel
Quikly $570K – Quikly (Series B): Quikly is a marketing platform helping retailers and brands drive traffic and sales over a short period of time. Photo: Flickr / David Erickson
UpTo $670K – UpTo (Series A): UpTo is a modern calendar platform that transforms the way individuals and organizations view, share and interact with the future. Photo: Flickr / Dafne Cholet
Castle $2M – Castle (Seed): Castle manages rental homes for landlords using automation and on-demand labor. Photo: Flickr / Mathieu Cheviron
SPLT: $414K – SPLT (Seed): SPLT is an enterprise-first carpooling platform that connects employees within organizations to share their commute, saving time and money. Photo: Flickr / jonbgem
Elegus Technologies $100K – Elegus Technologies (Convertible Note): Elegus Technologies provides bulletproof nanotechnology enabling safer, longer-lasting batteries. Photo: Flickr / Razor512
ChalkFly Undisclosed – ChalkFly (Seed): Chalkfly is a startup company that sells office and school supplies directly to consumers, businesses and teachers. Photo: Flickr / Nancy Hoang
Banza $1.3M – Banza (Seed): This startup is a producer of chickpea pasta. Photo: Flickr / James
Passage $540K – Passage (Venture): Passage powers ticketing and payments both online and at-the-door for specialty events. Photo: Flickr / Patrick Down
Benzinga $1.5M – Benzinga (Venture): Benzinga is a financial news and analysis service providing timely, actionable insights for investors. Photo: Flickr / Sam Valadi
GoGarden $16K – GoGarden (Venture): Go Garden is a new and innovative social relationship manager (SRM) that gives users the power to more effectively manage and grow the important contacts. Photo: Flickr / iinduuu
Jaunt $65M – Jaunt (Series C): Jaunt is the leading provider of premium cinematic VR experiences. Photo: Flickr / Kylie_Jaxxon
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