Private equity and venture capital funding remain concentrated in coastal cities like California, New York, and Massachusetts, leaving the Midwest and South with limited access to capital. Despite the potential in “flyover states” like Illinois and Missouri, only a fraction of venture funding goes to these regions. Businesses in these areas focus on sustainable growth with lower operating costs and strong unit economics. The lack of investment in middle America slows innovation, job growth, and national resilience. Investors need to look beyond the coasts to unlock the untapped potential of these under-networked markets.

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