Mapping the Midwest Innovation Ecosystem
The Midwest produces ~16% of U.S. GDP. It gets only 3-5% of VC.
The report frames the Midwest as a capital allocation gap: economic weight near 16% of U.S. GDP, but venture capital share still only 3-5%.
Share of U.S. GDP~16%
Economic output generated by the Midwest.
0481216%
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GDP share vs VC share
Using the midpoint of the report's 3-5% VC range.
Share of U.S. VC3-5%
Venture capital captured by Midwest startups.
0481216%