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Detroit-based startup Bloom raised $3.6 million to expand its marketplace platform connecting drone and robotics companies with U.S.-based manufacturers, shippers, and other supply chain partners. The company, which initially focused on mobility manufacturing, has broadened its scope to serve a wider range of hardware companies seeking domestic production and logistics solutions. The funding reflects growing interest in strengthening U.S. manufacturing infrastructure and supply chains, particularly for advanced technology sectors like robotics and autonomous systems. Bloom's platform aims to simplify the process of sourcing domestic manufacturing capabilities, addressing a key challenge for hardware startups seeking alternatives to overseas production.