Mapping the Midwest Innovation Ecosystem

Midwest startup value has grown 4.6x since 2016

Combined enterprise value of Midwest startups rose from $148B in 2016 to $682B in October 2026, 16.5% a year.

2016
$148B
Combined enterprise value of Midwest startups.
$148B $682B 2016 2026
4.6xincrease
16.5% a year
2026
$682B
Combined enterprise value, October 2026.