TECH INITIATIVES
Growth
Payload CMS
After raising more than $5 million in 2022, Payload CMS was acquired by Figma, a San Francisco-based design platform in June 2025. A month later, Figma raised $1.2 billion in an IPO.
Microsoft Data Center
In October 2024, Microsoft purchased land to build two proposed data centers in Greater Grand Rapids. This represents a significant addition to the region’s technology infrastructure.
WoodChuck.AI
Climate impact startup, WoodChuck.AI partnered with other regional companies to develop a Biomass and AI Innovation Center in Greater Grand Rapids. WoodChuck.AI has integrated AI to continuously improve quality while converting storm debris into clean biomass for renewable energy.
Symplicity
Symplicity Communications, an IT and communications infrastructure management and consulting firm, will relocate its headquarters to Downtown Grand Rapids. The woman- owned company plans to complete the move by early 2026.
City Innovations
City Innovations opened its new downtown headquarters in 2025 designed to guide startups and entrepreneurs plan, launch, and scale their businesses.
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