Announcing the Techstars Detroit Powered by JP Morgan Fall 2024 Class

Sep 09, 2024

We are thrilled to announce our fifth Class of Techstars Detroit Powered by JP Morgan! This group represents the culmination of our commitment to fostering early-stage companies with breakthrough potential, and the excitement is palpable. This Fall 2024 program offers the chance to get to know some of the most innovative startups across industries like AI, Mobility, the Future of Work, Climate Tech, Augmented Reality, Healthtech, Supply Chain Tech, Sports tech, and Property Tech. These companies are driving change in fast-evolving sectors that will define the future of their respective industries.

The founders leading these startups represent tech hubs across Michigan, New York, California, Florida, and Kentucky. What truly sets this class apart isn’t just their disruptive ideas but the exceptional founding teams leading the charge. Each of these startups is driven by visionary entrepreneurs with deep expertise and unmatched determination. Their obsession with innovation and commitment to solving complex problems uniquely position them for success in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

This is a heady moment when talent meets opportunity; this class is the prime example. Creating this opportunity in emerging markets is truly venture's biggest investment opportunity to date.

Meet the latest Class at our Welcome Happy Hour on September 17, 2024. Also, be sure to join us for Demo Day on December 5, 2024, where founders will pitch their companies to the Detroit startup community of mentors, partners, and potential investors. 

Now presenting the Fall 2024 Class at Techstars Detroit Powered by JP Morgan! 

Adventurely (New York, NY): A marketplace for coworking day passes that blends work, wellness & play in hospitality spaces (hotels, restaurants, cafes, etc.)

AIMA Inc (Detroit, MI): Dedicated to closing the gender pain gap by providing innovative, natural pain relief solutions for women suffering from chronic pelvic pain, period pain, and Interstitial Cystitis (IC). 

AR Grid (Sacramento, CA): A marketplace that enables anyone to set up a top-notch AR e-commerce store without needing to code.

BeautyGoGO (Detroit, MI): Local beauty products delivered same-day, just a click away!

BuildQ (Palo Alto, CA): Developing human-centered, AI-powered systems designed to eliminate the complexity of financing large-scale infrastructure projects

Champhunt (Freemont, CA): A community platform that connects and engages cricket fans and global sports worldwide.

Keepingly (Miami, FL): A homeownership sustainability platform dedicated to empowering homeowners with the tools they need to manage, maintain, and grow the value of their properties.

LIVAQ (Detroit, MI): An electric off-road vehicle company with a mission to revolutionize the outdoor adventure experience. 

Melanated Healthcare (Louisville, KY): A digital health platform that optimizes telemedicine targeting multidisciplinary, multispecialty BIPOC health providers and partnerships throughout the United States.

Scoutz (Miami, FL): A state-of-the-art sports recruiting platform that simplifies recruitment and links athletes with coaches and teams through curated performance opportunities.

Total Reentry Solutions (Detroit, MI): A digital health platform that empowers justice-impacted individuals and their families. By integrating health systems, payors, and social and community support services, TRS helps individuals transition from surviving to thriving.

Ultrium (Detroit, MI): A cutting-edge technology company revolutionizing vehicle maintenance through predictive artificial intelligence and real-time data analytics.

About the Author
Author
Monica Wheat

Monica Wheat is a 20-year veteran of startup, corporate, and tech organizations and is the Managing Director of the Techstars Detroit Powered by J.P. Morgan Accelerator. She is the cofounder and executive director of Venture Catalysts, an ecosystem development group. Previously, Monica helped build global accelerator programs as MD with Backstage Capital, an underestimated founder focused-venture fund, and venture programs globally in partnership with Google, Microsoft, Ford, GM, and Quicken Loans.