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When the first iteration of Techstars Detroit launched in 2014, Detroit — and its startup community — were vastly different.By the start of 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, the automotive-backed tech accelerator that funded more than 50 mobility-focused startups…

More than two years after a previous iteration halted operations, startup accelerator Techstars is returning to Detroit, and a familiar name in the region has been tapped to head the initiative.

The Midwest Fund launches, brings The Fund’s innovative investment strategy to a fifth market A new investment fund is coming to Midwest cities, and it’s lead by names familiar to the local scenes. The aptly-named Midwest Fund targets early-stage startups from Pittsburgh to Chicago, from Detroit to Cincinnati, and everywhere in between. Unlike traditional venture capital funds, this one gets its funding from successful entrepreneurs looking for ways to reinvest in their regions. The Midwest...