Detroit startup Bloom gets $3.6M to help buyers find U.S. factories

Detroit-based Bloom has raised $3.6 million in early, or seed, funding led by marketplace-focused SNAK Venture Partners. Founded in 2023 and led by CEO Justin Kosmides, the startup builds supply-chain AI helpers that work like matchmakers, connecting buyers with U.S. suppliers, parts and factory services. Flyover Capital, Mana Ventures and Detroit investors also backed the round.