Detroit Startup Fund
Overview
Detroit Startup Fund is a municipal grant program funded by the City of Detroit that provides non-dilutive grants to high-growth startups to fuel job creation and retain talent.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Analysis | Mar 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Novarna | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| Bhadala | Mar 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| ThermoVerse | Sep 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| CircNova | Sep 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Detroit Startup Fund based?
Detroit Startup Fund is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
When was Detroit Startup Fund founded?
Detroit Startup Fund was founded in 2025.
How many portfolio companies does Detroit Startup Fund have?
Detroit Startup Fund has 10 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Detroit Startup Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Total Analysis, Novarna, Bhadala, ThermoVerse, CircNova.
What was Detroit Startup Fund's most recent investment shown here?
Detroit Startup Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Total Analysis in 2026.
What sectors does Detroit Startup Fund focus on?
Detroit Startup Fund focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does Detroit Startup Fund focus on?
Stage focus information for Detroit Startup Fund is not publicly available.