The Junction

Flyover Fundings ✈️💰 🔹 Illinois City, IL @Aptioning | $4.5M Pre Seed | FinTech 🔹 Southfield, MI Electric Outdoors | $1.3M Seed | EnergyTech

🦄 Did you know that the US accounts for 51.5% of all unicorn companies globally? With 712 active unicorns, the US remains the leader in the billion-dollar startup club. Check out more fun unicorn facts below! 👇 pitchbook.com/news/articles/…

Midwest Minute 🌾🚀 2 healthcare veterans, Kevin Porter & Steven Sablan, have launched Porter Sablan Capital in Louisville, KY! They’re targeting early-stage health tech startups. Recent investments include Lockbox AI & LYLA. Learn more 🧠 tinyurl.com/32an83d3

Midwest Minute 🌾🚀 ✨ BIPOC founders and immigrant entrepreneurs, apply for the Midlands African Chamber's MAC Xcelerator by Aug. 30! Get mentorship, resources, and a chance at seed funding! 📈 Don’t miss out ⤵️ midlandsafricanchamber.com

🚀 Omaha and Lincoln are climbing the ranks in the 2024 Best of the Midwest Startup City Rankings, Omaha is now #18 and Lincoln #20. Check out the rest of the rankings here ⤵️ siliconprairienews.com/2024/08/omaha-… #Startups #MidwestInnovation

Flyover Fundings ✈️💰 🔹 Highwood, IL @WhenInsurance | $4.6M Seed | InsurTech 🔹 Cleveland, OH Delivered | $4.8M Seed | Transportation Tech

🔎 New insights from @cartainc: 📈 US VC is showing signs of life! Fundraising on Carta has risen for three straight quarters. VCs are calling more capital, with SPV capital calls at ~20%. This chart reflects smaller funds (<$250M AUM).