Detroit VC Funding: Raise Capital at TechCrunch Meetup

TechCrunch City Spotlight: Detroit Virtual Meetup

Join us for our virtual event held in Detroit today. Attendance is complimentary, and the program includes a startup pitch competition, an insightful discussion about StockX, and a panel featuring Detroit-based venture capitalists sharing fundraising advice.

A Focus on Emerging Tech Hubs

This Detroit event represents the second installment in TechCrunch’s new City Spotlights series. This initiative aims to showcase thriving tech ecosystems and highlight regional achievements. The series debuted last month in Miami, with Pittsburgh scheduled as the next location.

Event Highlights: Insights and Expertise

The agenda includes presentations on securing employment within the startup landscape. A fireside chat will feature Jonathon Triest of Ludlow Ventures and Patti Glaza from Invest Detroit Ventures. These prominent figures will offer valuable perspectives on effective fundraising strategies specific to the Detroit area.

Following the investor discussion, Ryan Landau, the founder of Purpose Jobs, will present on current startup hiring practices and employment trends throughout the Midwest.

Deep Dive into Detroit’s Success Story: StockX

The event will commence with a presentation centered around Detroit’s most recent unicorn, StockX. Recently, TechCrunch published an in-depth analysis of the company.

TechCrunch editor Alex Wilhelm will be in conversation with Rae Witte, the author of the featured StockX article.

Startup Pitch-Off Competition

Immediately after the StockX discussion, a pitch-off will showcase four Detroit-area startups. A panel of investors will serve as judges.

Participating Startups

• Rivet Work
• Diet ID
• Plain Sight
• FixMyCar

Pitch-Off Judging Panel

• Jim Tenzillo, VP at Invest Michigan
• Dawn Batts, Capital Strategist at TechTown and co-founder of Commune Angels
• Ben Bernstein, principal at Invest Detroit Ventures

Register for the event today!