Firebrand Ventures

When Revolution first started the Rise of the Rest Road Trip in 2014, our goal was simply to provide greater visibility for entrepreneurs — and the individuals and organizations that support them — in cities like Detroit, Indianapolis, Denver, New Orleans, Chattanooga, and Phoenix. But our team didn’t stop there.

The Midwest is a great place to live, sure, but is it a great place to grow a startup? The answer may surprise you: an unequivocal yes. Here’s what you may not know about the American Midwest: over the past three years, startup ecosystems all over the region — in places like Kansas City, Cincinnati, Minneapolis, Detroit, and of course Chicago — have experienced tremendous growth.