A burgeoning tech startup scene is stirring the ashes of the once-great city of Detroit. It’s constructing new office space, giving young entrepreneurs a place to launch and giving off a powerful feeling that something is about to blow the roof off this city.
The momentum started a few years ago, fueled by some wealthy homegrown investors. Detroit Venture Partners is one firm run by some Detroit heavy-hitters such as Quicken Loans chairman Dan Gilbert, also owner of the Cleveland Cavs. The venture capital firm invests in early-stage digital technology companies.
