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Grounded secures a $5M Seed round to support the opening of a new 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility for scaling its commercial fleet production.

PRIVATEAug 18, 2026about 3 hours ago

Amount Raised

$5 Million

Round Type

Seed

ConnecticutAdvertisingFashionRetailMarketingBrand Marketing

Description

Grounded, based in Detroit, has closed a $5 million seed round to expand its production capabilities. The new 50,000-square-foot facility will significantly increase production capacity by 1,900%. This move will support the launch of a new vehicle-agnostic box platform. Grounded is known for its modular electric vehicles, which are a part of the advanced manufacturing and mobility sector.

Company Information

Company

grounded

Location

Connecticut, United States

About

Grounded is a multi-award-winning B-corp certified activation agency thriving at the intersection of brand experience, commercial innovation, and social impact. They work with global brands, retailers, startups, and nonprofits to help them articulate their purpose, activate their brands, and accelerate their impact at scale.

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