Detroit Hustle

Backing startups driven to change the world.

Detroit Venture Partners backs seed and early stage startup teams with the grit, creativity, and passion to tackle and mold opportunity. We look for founders who are creative, disciplined, and trustworthy. We offer unrivaled mentorship and connections throughout the Quicken Loans Family of Companies and to the broader businesses and leaders committed to seeing Detroit’s entrepreneurs succeed.

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We are interested in early growth stage companies focused on disruptive technologies that create efficiencies. If your business entails these factors, we look forward to hearing from you!

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Detroit’s StockX raises $44M from GV and Battery to expand marketplace internationally
Detroit’s StockX raises $44M from GV and Battery to expand marketplace internationally

StockX started as a marketplace for reselling sneakers but has since grown to be much more, bringing its transparent and anonymous marketplace to more verticals. Today the company is announcing a $44 million Series B that will help fuel international and domestic growth while letting it expand to e…
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Autonomous shuttle startup May Mobility expands to a third U.S. city
Autonomous shuttle startup May Mobility expands to a third U.S. city

May Mobility launched its first low-speed autonomous shuttle service in Detroit this summer. By March, the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based company will be operating in at least three U.S. cities. The company, which just announced plans to expand to Columbus, Ohio, is planning to add another route in Gran…
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Macy's, Marxent Partner on Largest VR Rollout | PYMNTS.com
Macy's, Marxent Partner on Largest VR Rollout | PYMNTS.com

Macy's and Marxent have announced a partnership that will enable the largest virtual reality rollout in retail history, at around 70 Macy's furniture stores.
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Drake And Scooter Braun Invest In Esports Company 100 Thieves
Drake And Scooter Braun Invest In Esports Company 100 Thieves

100 Thieves announced Tuesday it completed its Series A funding round, which was co-led by SB Projects founder Scooter Braun and Grammy-winning artist Drake.
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Uber Strikes Exclusive Deal With Cargo To Bring Snacks To Riders
Uber Strikes Exclusive Deal With Cargo To Bring Snacks To Riders

Get ready for more snack boxes in your Uber after the company signed an exclusive deal with Cargo.
Forbes Forbes
Entrepreneurs win $1.2 million in Detroit Demo Day contest
Entrepreneurs win $1.2 million in Detroit Demo Day contest

Michigan Farm to Freezer was the big winner, earning $325,000 to help expand its local produce business, while smaller, newer companies will get grants to help them grow.
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