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Hardware is hard. But it doesn’t have to be. That’s the message Bloom’s Chief Product Officer, Tarani Duncan, is bringing to SXSW today at the Midwest House. For decades, hardware supply chains have been a black box—slow, rigid, and built for the past. But the companies shaping the future of mobility don’t fit into old models. 🏭Factories are becoming flexible. 🔮 AI is helping streamline supply chain processes. 💰 Finance is becoming embedded. Bloom sits at the center of these shifts—helping startups punch above their weight and manufacturers move with the speed of a startup. Michigan is where it’s happening. The state is leading the charge in EVs, robotics, and battery production, proving that the next wave of American manufacturing isn’t just coming—it’s here. Catch Tarani tomorrow at 11:30 AM on the Innovation Stage to hear how we’re building the supply chain for what’s next. #SXSW #Manufacturing #Mobility #SupplyChain #BuiltInMichigan

Scaling Hardware Like Software? 💡 Manufacturing and supply chains have long been a challenge for hardware startups—but that’s changing. In this episode of Ignite Podcast, our co-founder Justin Kosmides shares how Bloom is tackling these inefficiencies with an Operations as a Service platform. From onshoring trends to hardware’s AWS moment, this conversation is packed with insights for anyone building in the space. Check out the episode below! 👇

Thank you to the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Joe White for stopping by our office and chatting about how Bloom is supporting producers of drones, light EVs, and charging gear in this changing political environment. "At Bloom, a startup at Newlab that connects U.S. logistics and manufacturing contractors with overseas producers of drones, light EVs and charging gear, “it’s been insane,” says CEO and co-founder Justin Kosmides. His team had been on a late call with a company in Taiwan the night before, he said. Manufacturers currently importing goods need to quickly find capacity to assemble products inside the United States. “It’s a huge opportunity,” Kosmides said." Check out the latest in his substack for the full story.

As Bloom grows to become the operational backbone to many leading brands in the light electric vehicle industry, we recognize the vital role of innovative solutions that benefit both our planet and economies. Transportation not only connects us but also shapes our world—impacting everything from local economies to global ecosystems. By partnering with forward-thinking brands committed to sustainable technologies, we pave the way for a future where sustainable transportation is a cornerstone. Our network equips these brands with the essential tools and connections needed to flourish economically while adhering to environmental commitments. As we celebrate World Sustainable Transport Day, we are privileged to support so many pioneers in their journey toward cleaner, more efficient, and universally accessible mobility solutions. Let’s continue to drive forward with purpose, ensuring our strides in sustainability lead to enduring success.

The Bloom team is thrilled to announce that Lightfoot is joining Bloom’s platform to launch their innovative new product. By leveraging Bloom’s network, the Lightfoot team is gaining strategic advantages in warehousing, delivery, and the build-out of their nationwide service network. Key decisions made early on to utilize off-the-shelf parts will result in lower maintenance needs and easier repairs. Bloom allows Lightfoot to carry forward essential lessons learned from the past into their vehicle scale-up plans. Read more about Lightfoot: https://lnkd.in/dnyzWHKK. More information can be found on their site - rollingsunshine.com We are excited to help companies like Lightfoot launch and scale. For inquiries about joining the Bloom platform, please visit our site to learn more or reach out to our team at hello@togetherwebloom.us

Pumped to watch Bloom’s member Dust Moto launch their fundraising campaign. We couldn't be more excited to have them in the network and leveraging the platform and resources to better utilize capital and scale more efficiently. Colin Godby 💭⚡️ is making some wise early steps and laying the foundation to be a powerhouse in the power sports world.

Congratulations to our platform member LIVAQ and their CEO David R. Medina Álvarez for the recent profile in The New York Times! They are scaling up the build of their EQUAD in our partner Beacon MFG facility here in Detroit at Newlab @ Michigan Central with some exciting plans ahead in 2025! https://lnkd.in/g_TZb3Hz

We're proud to share that Bloom has been included on the Renaissance Venture Capital Startup Hotlist! The Hotlist features some of the most promising early-stage companies in Michigan, based on hundreds of recommendations from VC funds, and in connection with our participation in UnDemo Day. See the full list: https://lnkd.in/dR_y32A

We are excited to announce that MoonBikes is joining Bloom's platform and scaling its new North American Operations Centers at the Newlab @ Michigan Central ecosystem in the City of Detroit. Bloom’s network provides Moonbikes with key operational and supply chain efficiencies. This will allow their team based in France to operate more efficiently within the North American markets. Not only providing logistical support for its vehicles but also key wrap-around services. Additionally, Newlab offers Moonbikes strategic access to a growing community of industry leaders advancing mobility in Brooklyn and Detroit. Nicolas Muron, “This partnership represents an important step for Moonbikes’ next chapter. By leveraging Bloom’s platform and Newlab’s ecosystem, we are confident in our ability to accelerate growth in the U.S., streamline operations, and enhance our customer experience. We are excited to continue to deliver sustainable, all-electric, winter snow sports offerings in North America while expanding our innovation in the mobility space.” “The Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office would like to congratulate the team at Moonbike electric snowbikes and welcome them into the exciting and fast-growing ecosystem of outdoor-focused vehicle innovation and production being developed here in Michigan,” said Brad Garmon, Executive Director of the Outdoor Recreation Industry Office at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. “Thanks to partners like Bloom, Michigan is able to provide an unsurpassed suite of design, testing, and manufacturing capabilities with world-class, year-round, outdoor experiences to ensure a sector-leading innovation company like Moonbike can ‘Make it in Michigan’. For inquiries about joining the Bloom platform, reach out to our team at hello@togetherwebloom.us.