Rivet Work
Rivet Work is a construction workforce management platform founded in 2020 in Detroit. It helps specialty contractors manage crews and has raised $14.3M, employing 11-50 people.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2020
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Founders
Alison Accavitti, Andy Lawrence, Louis Gelinas, Ryan Meitl
Industries
Construction, HR, Recruiting, SaaS, Scheduling, Software
Funding Amount
$14,300,000
Funding Status
Venture - Series
Employees
11-50
Judy Security
Judy Security provides cybersecurity services for SMBs, offering secure password management. Founded in 2019 in Detroit, it has raised $12.8M in Series A funding and employs 11-50 people.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2019
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Founders
Raffaele Mautone
Industries
Cyber Security, IT, Security, SMBs, Software
Funding Amount
$12,800,000
Funding Status
Series A
Employees
11-50
Treehouse
Treehouse is a home electrification startup delivering turnkey EV charging solutions at the point of sale. Founded in 2021 in Detroit, it has raised $10M in Series A funding and employs 1-10 people.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2021
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Founders
Daniel Francis, Jeremy Lwanga
Industries
Clean Energy, Home Improvement, Internet, Real Estate, Software
Funding Amount
$10,000,000
Funding Status
Series A
Employees
1-10
Goodhood
Goodhood provides professional automotive services through a subscription model. Founded in 2020 in Detroit, it has raised $2.6M in seed funding and employs 11-50 people.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2020
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Founders
Prashant Salla, Sean Robenalt
Industries
Automotive, Consumer, Professional Services, Service Industry, Subscription Service
Funding Amount
$2,600,000
Funding Status
Seed
Employees
11-50
Heartland Industries
Heartland Industries engineers natural fibers as plastic additives to reduce carbon footprint and costs. Founded in 2020 in Detroit, it has raised $1.66M and employs 1-10 people.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2020
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Founders
Jesse Henry, Tim Almond
Industries
Advanced Materials, AgTech, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing, Sustainability
Funding Amount
$1,660,000
Funding Status
Venture - Series
Employees
1-10
MokSa.AI
MokSa.AI provides AI-driven solutions for retail security, culinary standards, and process optimization. Founded in 2021 in Detroit, it has raised $1.62M and employs 11-50 people.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2021
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Industries
Enterprise Software, Retail Technology, Security, Software Engineering
Funding Amount
$1,620,000
Funding Status
Pre-Seed
Employees
11-50
Pocketnest
Pocketnest offers financial planning software for Gen X and Millennials, white-labeled to financial institutions. Founded in 2018 in Detroit, it has raised $4.6M and employs 11-50 people.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2018
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Industries
B2B, Financial Services, FinTech
Funding Amount
$4,600,000
Funding Status
Venture - Series
Employees
11-50
TiiCKER
TiiCKER engages and incentivizes consumer shareholders with a unique stock portfolio experience. Founded in 2020 in Detroit, it has raised $7M in seed funding and employs 11-50 people.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2020
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Founders
Jeffrey Lambert
Industries
Finance, Financial Services, Software
Funding Amount
$7,000,000
Funding Status
Seed
Employees
11-50
Vosa Spirits
Vosa Spirits produces premium ready-to-drink beverages with 6X distilled vodka and natural juices. Founded in 2020 in Detroit, it has raised $700K in seed funding and employs 1-10 people.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2020
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Founders
Hunter Hogarth, Michela Drago
Industries
Consumer Goods, Distillery, Food and Beverage, Wine And Spirits
Funding Amount
$700,000
Funding Status
Seed
Employees
1-10
CatalystXL
CatalystXL offers Cardware™, an AI-driven Digital Experience Platform (DXP) to streamline enterprise communication and content, solving digital sprawl and information overload.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2018
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Founders
Dugan Schwalm, Mark Russell
Industries
Content Marketing, IT, Marketing, Mobile, SaaS, Sales Enablement, Software
Funding Amount
$5,800,000
Funding Status
Seed
Employees
11-50
Athlytic
Athlytic is an AI-enabled marketplace connecting student-athletes with brand partners to monetize their likeness. Founded in 2020 in Detroit, it has raised $305K and employs 1-10 people.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2020
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Founders
Ashton Keys, Jared Eummer
Industries
AI, Collaboration, Marketplace, Sports
Funding Amount
$305,000
Funding Status
Seed
Employees
1-10
FairSide Network
FairSide Network is a decentralized cost-sharing network for cryptocurrency users, offering fair coverage for a one-time charge and blanket coverage up to 100 ETH.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2021
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Industries
Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, Finance, Financial Services, NFT, Payments, Software
Funding Amount
$4,200,000
Funding Status
Seed
Employees
1-10
Airspace Link
Airspace Link digitizes local airspace for urban air mobility, providing drone solutions for government, citizens, and businesses.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2018
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Founders
Ana Healander, Daniel Bradshaw, Michael Healander
Industries
Aerospace, Drone Management, Geospatial, Government, Mapping Services
Funding Amount
$41,000,070
Funding Status
Series B
Employees
51-100
Maxpro Fitness
Maxpro Fitness offers a range of fitness products including smartconnect matte-black and various accessories, with free shipping available.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2019
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Founders
Nezar Akeel
Industries
Fitness, Manufacturing
Funding Amount
$668,704
Funding Status
Equity Crowdfunding
Employees
11-50
Breadless
Breadless provides healthy, low-carb, gluten-free meals, offering nutritious sandwiches and bowls with the flavor of fine dining.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2020
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Founders
Ahad Khan, LC Howland, Marc Howland, Ryan Salter
Industries
Catering, Food and Beverage, Nutrition
Funding Amount
$1,180,000
Funding Status
Seed
Employees
11-50
PPAP Manager
PPAP Manager offers a SaaS solution to streamline and automate supplier quality processes in manufacturing, reducing costs and ensuring compliance.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2018
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Founders
Rene Pons, Vinnie Delgado
Industries
Automotive, B2B, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, SaaS, Supply Chain Management
Funding Amount
$270,000
Funding Status
Pre-Seed
Employees
11-50
Urban Electronics
Urban Electronics develops innovative solutions in augmented reality, blockchain, gaming, geospatial, mobile apps, and Web3.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2022
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Industries
Augmented Reality, Blockchain, Gaming, Geospatial, Mobile Apps, Web3
Funding Amount
$250,000
Funding Status
Grant
Employees
1-10
Money Pickle
Money Pickle offers affordable financial coaching for those overlooked by traditional advisors. Founded in 2021 in Detroit, it has raised $250K and employs 1-10 people.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2021
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Industries
Financial Services
Funding Amount
$250,000
Funding Status
Pre-Seed
Employees
1-10
LumaFlo
LumaFlo develops advanced air decontamination solutions using proprietary materials to neutralize airborne bacteria.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2020
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Founders
Harry Yuklea, Moshe Meyassed, Roie Yerushalmi, Sorel Rothschild, Ziv Yirmiyahu
Industries
Health Care, Industrial, Medical
Funding Amount
$400,000
Funding Status
Seed
Employees
1-10
BasBlue
BasBlue fosters connection and discovery for women and non-binary individuals through community, education, and cultural experiences.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2021
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Industries
Communities, Education, Personal Development
Funding Amount
$1,000,000
Funding Status
Grant
Employees
11-50
Repela Tech
Repela Tech commercializes eco-friendly marine antifoulant coatings to prevent biofouling. Founded in 2019 in Detroit, it has raised $1.2M in pre-seed funding and employs 1-10 people.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2019
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Founders
Sheu-Jane Gallagher
Industries
Chemical, Manufacturing
Funding Amount
$1,218,786
Funding Status
Pre-Seed
Employees
1-10
Remora
Remora captures 80% of a semi-truck’s carbon emissions and sells the CO2 to end-users, making the device self-paying.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2020
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Founders
Christina Reynolds, Eric Harding, Paul Gross
Industries
Renewable Energy, Transportation
Funding Amount
$500,000
Funding Status
Series A
Employees
11-50
Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance
The Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance develops programs and advocates for policies supporting black-owned businesses.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2021
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Industries
Non Profit
Funding Amount
$800,000
Funding Status
Grant
Employees
1-10
Strange Development
Strange Development offers in-house CAD design, engineering, and manufacturing services, including prototyping and engine testing.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2019
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Founders
John Krzeminski
Industries
Automotive, CAD, Industrial Design, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering
Funding Amount
$1,179,668
Funding Status
Grant
Employees
1-10
Michigan Hispanic Collaborative
The Michigan Hispanic Collaborative provides academic and career support programs and services. Founded in 2018 in Detroit, it has received $500K in grant funding and employs 51-100 people.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2018
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Industries
Non Profit
Funding Amount
$500,000
Funding Status
Grant
Employees
51-100
Co.act Detroit
Co.act Detroit accelerates collaborative action through a nonprofit hub, offering research and local insights for impactful solutions.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2019
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Founders
Allandra Bulger
Industries
Collaboration
Funding Amount
$1,400,000
Funding Status
Grant
Employees
1-10
Assembler Labs
Assembler Labs is a Detroit startup studio working with local talent to build venture-scale businesses. Founded in 2018, it has raised $527K in seed funding and employs 1-10 people.
Key Info
When was it founded?
2018
Company Headquarters
Detroit
Founders
Ian Sefferman, Patrick Haig
Industries
IT, Software
Funding Amount
$527,000
Funding Status
Seed
Employees
1-10
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