the 2022 startup & tech market report
Morning!
Hard to believe this is the last newsletter of the year! Our team will be on “low power mode” next week, but don’t worry, we’ll be back in 2023 swinging.?
Before we sign off for the year, we're taking a moment to look back at 2022. Today we’re launching our 2022 year in review and predictions for 2023 .
Yes, there were some wild ups and downs, but we’re here to reflect on those, celebrate the wins, and look ahead to a better year.
Hope you all have wonderful, safe, and healthy holidays. See you in 2023! ??
?? Startup News
?? Detroit Fintech Startup Raises $2.6M to Boost Financial Wellness : Congrats to our friends at Pocketnest on their new funding! This Detroit-based and female-founded fintech startup is on a mission to help people live financially healthier lives. This new funding reflects the startup’s recent (and massive) growth. (Purpose Jobs)
?? Apply to Techstars Detroit Powered by JP Morgan : Calling all early-stage founders! Techstars Detroit is accepting applications for their 3-month program. Startups selected receive up to $120k and a lot more in resources and support. Check it out and apply by January 4th! (Techstars)
?? Cincinnati's H Venture Partners closes on $10 million in second investment fund : H Venture Partners based in Cincinnati has wrapped up raising $10 million. This is half of the target for its second fund. The woman-run firm is led by Managing Partner Elizabeth Edwards. (CincyInno)
?? ICYMI: The 2023 Purpose Awards : Last week we launched our annual Purpose Awards. This year we’re celebrating 28 individuals who are purpose-driven and making a huge impact in the Midwest startup & tech community. Join us in a virtual round of applause for these stellar folks ?? (Purpose Jobs)
领英推荐
?? Startup aims to use AI to help rebuild manufacturing at U.S. machine shops : We love learning about startups using new tech to advance old tech. Harmoni Solutions in Cleveland is doing just that. Check it out. (Crain’s Cleveland)
?? 10 Midwest Startups Focused on Community : Community is everything and these startups get it! Check out 10 Midwest tech companies that always keep community top of mind. (Purpose Jobs)?
?? Culturebie Launches New Employee Listening Software : Ann Arbor startup Culturebie is launching a new offer for Michigan-based small- and medium-sized companies. The people analytics company is offering a 6-month free trial of its employee feedback platform. Interested? Sign up by January 15th. (Culturebie)
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1 年Can't wait to read this!
Enterprise Sales l GTM Leader l HR Tech Expert l Advisor
1 年Great work!!!!!! Excellent mission, wishing you and the team all the best in 2023 and beyond!
Content Design Manager at eBay
1 年Way to go, Purpose Jobs! Love the mission. Wishing you continued success in 2023 and beyond!