Powderkeg operates a digital Member Platform that helps tech professionals and businesses in the middle of the country discover qualified talent, job opportunities, and curated connections to fast-growing companies. The platform emphasizes highly curated matching and access to resources for company leaders and professionals. Powderkeg reports more than 10,000 active members across cities in the middle of the country and references findings from its 2018 U.S. Tech Census, which surveyed over 1,000 professionals in eight emerging tech hubs. Planned product work includes designing a talent-matching platform, launching an expanded U.S. Tech Census beginning with Indianapolis, and creating a curated email digest called The Spark. The company aims to use expanded data and reach to drive more human interaction, help attract and retain tech talent, and accelerate growth in non-coastal tech hubs. Powderkeg positions itself as a connector to the fastest-growing tech companies, innovative products, and leaders in emerging markets between the coasts.

Total raised

$1M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Feb 2019