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Top 19 Michigan Startups to Watch in 2026

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Michigan's startup landscape is a blend of its automotive history and new technology sectors. The state is home to companies in mobility, e-commerce, and cybersecurity.

Automotive parts company First Brands Group has raised $1.1 billion in funding. Meanwhile, the online marketplace StockX has secured $690 million.

Below is our list of 19 Michigan startups worth keeping an eye on.

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May Mobility builds autonomous driving technology for public transportation networks. They deploy fleets of self-driving shuttles to offer communities a safer and more accessible transit option.

Year Founded2017
FoundersAlisyn Malek, Edwin Olson, Steve Vozar
Funding Amount$309.6M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusCorporate Round
Top InvestorsY Combinator, SV Angel, Liquid 2 Ventures, Toyota Motor, Palm Drive Capital

First Brands Group develops and sells premium automotive parts for the global aftermarket industry. Their portfolio includes market-leading brands like FRAM filters, Raybestos brakes, and TRICO wiper blades.

Year Founded2018
Founders
Funding Amount$1.1B
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
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Ankored builds a compliance automation platform for organizations that manage youth coaches and staff. Their system simplifies the process by handling background checks, tracking training, and organizing information into individual dashboards.

Year Founded
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Funding Amount$8.2M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsRally Ventures

StockX created a live marketplace for buying and selling limited-edition sneakers, apparel, and electronics. The platform is known for its stock market-like model, which uses real-time pricing and authentication to ensure fair value for high-demand goods.

Year Founded2015
FoundersChris Kaufman, Dan Gilbert, Greg Schwartz, Josh Luber
Funding Amount$690M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSecondary Market
Top InvestorsGeneral Atlantic, Battery Ventures, Tiger Global Management, SV Angel, Sands Capital Ventures

Censys provides an internet intelligence platform used by security teams for threat hunting and exposure management. Their technology continuously scans the internet, giving organizations a complete view of their attack surface to proactively address risks.

Year Founded2017
FoundersAlex Halderman, Brian Kelly, David Adrian, David Corcoran, Zakir Durumeric
Funding Amount$128.1M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsMango Capital, GV, Intel Capital, Greylock, Decibel Partners

Consumers Energy provides electric and natural gas to millions of customers as one of the nation's largest combination utilities. They are focused on maintaining a reliable energy supply while actively developing a cleaner, more sustainable power generation portfolio.

Year Founded1886
FoundersWilliam A. Foote
Funding Amount$100M
Startup SizeEnterprise Organization (5,001+)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsUS Department of Energy

Workit Health operates a virtual-first clinic providing evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders. Their online programs deliver patient-centered care, making professional addiction treatment more accessible.

Year Founded2015
FoundersLisa McLaughlin, Robin McIntosh
Funding Amount$138.5M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsNational Science Foundation, Insight Partners, Endeavor Catalyst, Lux Capital, Bossa Invest

Slate Auto manufactures electric motor vehicles for the modern driver. Their work is centered on producing innovative EVs to help accelerate the transition to sustainable transportation.

Year Founded
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Funding Amount$111M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsGeneral Catalyst, Slauson & Co., TWG Global, Bezos Expeditions, Thomas Tull

Hush provides a cyberprivacy service that reduces social engineering and phishing risks for companies. Their AI-powered platform protects employees by finding and removing their personal information from the internet.

Year Founded2021
FoundersKarthik Nallamothu, Mykolas Rambus
Funding Amount$6.1M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsCollab Capital, Greycroft, Google for Startups, Detroit Venture Partners, Annox Capital

ADASTEC builds an SAE Level-4 automated driving software platform specifically for commercial vehicles. Their technology, known as flowride.ai, enables OEMs to create modern and connected public transportation buses.

Year Founded2018
FoundersAli Peker, Atalay Taskoparan, Dr. Kerem Par, Kamil Guclu, Murat Emre Duman
Funding Amount$9.8M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsMaxis, APY Ventures, Red Cedar Ventures, National Park Service, Technology & Innovation Fund

9 Additional Michigan Startups Worth Following

Our top ten picks are just a glimpse into the state's growing startup scene. Many other companies are making moves in fields like analytics, mobility, and biotech.

With over $168 million raised between them, these companies are well funded for the road ahead. Here’s a look at the rest of the startups shaping Michigan's startup ecosystem.

StartupIndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Benzinga logo BenzingaAnalytics2010$4.5MVenture Round
Airspace Link logo Airspace LinkMobility2018$41MSeries B
Bollinger Motors logo Bollinger MotorsMobility2015$13MDebt Financing
Akadeum Life Sciences logo Akadeum Life SciencesBiotech2014$41.5MVenture Round
SciTech Development logo SciTech DevelopmentBiotech2000$11.7MConvertible Note
Atomic Industries logo Atomic IndustriesAI2019$45.3MSeries A
The Lip Bar logo The Lip BarRetail2011$6.7MUndisclosed
RevSpring logo RevSpringAnalytics1997
Neustreet logo NeustreetAnalytics2020$4.8MSeed

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