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Top Midwest Startups & Tech Companies to Watch in 2023
Top Startups in the Midwest: A Tech Scene on the Rise
Over the last decade, Midwest startups and tech companies have proven over and over again that the middle of the country is the place to be in tech.
While the last year had its fair share of ups and downs, Midwest startups proved to be more resilient than shuttering tech companies on the coasts.
Tech companies continue to grow and hire and plan for big futures.
25%
of all U.S. computer science grads come from the Midwest
56%
increase in VC-backed companies in Michigan over the last 5 years
14.7%
of Michigan VC-backed startups are led by a diverse CEO (compared to 7.6% for Fortune 500 companies nationally)
3.9k+
VC-backed startups in the Midwest region — and counting!