Payload
Acquired
What they do:
Developer-First Headless CMS and Application Framework
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HQ: Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Top Startups in Michigan
This list has 42 startups and was last updated on Oct 15, 2026. 4 of them are hiring right now. Biggest hubs: Ann Arbor (13), Traverse City (4), and Detroit (4). Largest teams: Noora Health, May Mobility, and Bankjoy. Latest round: Dvant Pharma raised $1.23M (Oct 13, 2026).
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RoboTire
Shut down
What they do:
Robotire is automating vehicle maintenance for today and future…
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HQ: Plymouth, MI, United States
Castle
Shut down
What they do:
Castle manages rental homes using automation and on-demand labor.
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HQ: Detroit, MI, United States
Nimbus
Shut down
What they do:
Tesla for city dwellers
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HQ: Ann Arbor, MI, United States
ContestMachine
Shut down
What they do:
Roll your own contest or giveaway. No longer in business.
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HQ: Southfield, MI, United States
Cribspot
Shut down
What they do:
Tech-Enabled Real Estate Company (YC W15)
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HQ: Ann Arbor, MI, United States