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Grounded

OtherModular Vehicle CustomizationB2B📍 Detroit, United States

Grounded is a Detroit-based startup that specializes in modular customization for commercial vehicles, allowing for vehicle-agnostic designs. The company aims to expand its offerings beyond electric vans to include gas-powered models, focusing on the software and modular fit-out rather than the vehicle chassis itself.

Total raised
$5M
tracked to date
Latest round
Seed
Aug 18, 2026
Known investors
4
led by The 81 Collection

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Funding history

  1. 1
    $5MSeedAug 18, 2026

    Led by The 81 Collection

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Founder

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Sam Shapiro
CEO

Investors in Grounded

Backers from this company's tracked funding rounds.

  • TThe 81 CollectionLead investorVC firm
  • AAnimal CapitalVC firm
  • MMichigan Outdoor Innovation FundVC firm
  • Vvarious SpaceX alumni

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