Big name tech companies like Snapchat, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter all have satellite offices in Detroit, but did you know there are dozens of other tech startups that were founded and are headquartered in Michigan?
At purpose.jobs, our goal is help job seekers find their purpose by matching them with Detroit startups based on culture, interests, and experience. We’re currently working with more than 70 startups to help them find the right talent to grow their business.
If you’re looking for new job opportunities in Michigan, check out this list of the 10 hottest tech startups that are now hiring in Detroit and Ann Arbor.
1. ArborMetrix
ArborMetrix’s technology platform offers data collection and integration, analytics, and interactive reporting to help organizations drive engagement and performance improvement. The company works with hospitals, health systems, medical specialty societies, and hospital associations across the US with impressive results! Apply now.
- Founded: 2011
- Location: Ann Arbor
- Funding: $18.6M
- Number of Employees: 11-50
2. Autobooks
Autobooks is the first fully integrated payments and accounting platform for business, delivered through online banking. Just a few months ago, the company raised a venture capital funding round of $10 million and now they are ready to grow their team. Apply now.
- Founded: May 2015
- Location: Detroit
- Funding: $17.5M
- Number of Employees: 11-50
3. Bloomscape
Bloomscape is a new online plant delivery service that makes buying healthy, happy plants easier. The company just publicly launched in March and received a slew of great press. If you love plants and want to join an exciting, young company based in Detroit, check them out. Apply now.
- Founded: March 2018
- Location: Detroit
- Funding: n/a
- Number of Employees: 1- 10
4. OneStream
Named as one of Michigan’s 50 companies to watch, OneStream delivers powerful and scalable financial consolidation, reporting, planning and analytic solutions in a modern and unified technology platform. The founders’ impressive backgrounds make this company worth checking out. Apply now.
- Founded: 2010
- Location: Rochester, MI
- Funding: n/a
- Number of Employees: 101-250
5. PlanetM Landing Zone
If you’re interested in mobility companies, PlanetM Landing Zone is worth checking out. Launched last fall, this initiative is a partnership between the Detroit Regional Chamber, Michigan Economic Development Corp., and WeWork Detroit. It aims to better attract and connect mobility-focused startups to Michigan's automotive and economic development ecosystem. Apply now.
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- Founded: 2017
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- Location: Detroit
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- Funding: n/a
- Number of Employees: 10 - 50
6. White Glove Workshops
If event planning is your thing, White Glove Workshops is worth exploring. This digital marketing company specializes in planning, managing, and promoting educational seminars for professionals in a variety of industries, including finance, insurance, healthcare, real estate and more. Apply now.
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- Founded: 2015
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- Location: Birmingham
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- Funding: Profitable
- Number of Employees: 50 - 100
7. Xeeva
Xeeva provides intelligent procurement and sourcing software (with the help of their patented artificial intelligence). We recently wrote about the massive $40 million round of funding the company just received. This coupled with CEO’s great track record helped this company make our list of hot startups. Apply now.
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- Founded: 2014
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- Location: Madison Heights
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- Funding: $40m
- Number of Employees: 200 - 500
Not your typical startup, these spinoff companies are owned by larger corporations who wanted to build a more collaborative, startup team in Detroit. Employees get all the security of working at a large company, but with the culture and entrepreneurial spirit of a small company.
8. Fjord
Owned by consulting and tech services firm Accenture, Fjord is a global design and innovation consultancy. The company specializes in creating wide-ranging digital experiences and services for consumers – including new ways to shop, better ways to communicate and collaborate, and innovative ways to manage their health – across platforms including smart devices, tablets and PCs. Apply now.
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- Founded: Acquired by Accenture in 2013
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- Location: The company has studios all over the world and just recently opened one in Detroit.
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- Funding: Publicly Traded
- Number of Employees: n/a
9. Bankrate
Bankrate is a leading publisher, aggregator and distributor of personal finance content on the Internet. The company was acquired by Red Ventures last year and has offices in New York and Florida. Recently they expanded their presence to Detroit and are looking to hire. Apply now.
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- Founded: 1993
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- Location: Detroit
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- Funding: Publicly Traded
- Number of Employees: 500+
10. FordDirect
Owned by Ford Motor Company, FordDirect delivers industry-leading digital solutions that help dealers growth their business. They have a wide variety of open positions in Solutions Management, Technology, OEM and Dealer Relations, Partner Management, Marketing, Legal, Finance, Human Resources and Digital Strategy & Innovation. Apply now.
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- Founded: 2000
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- Location: Detroit
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- Funding: Publicly Traded
- Number of Employees: 200+
These are just a handful of the startup companies in Detroit we work with, and new opportunities are being added daily. Complete a free application on purpose.jobs and we’ll keep you up to date on new startup job openings that fit your skills and interests.
