PondDay — the KC-cast ‘Airbnb for private ponds and lakes’ — drops its first lure in Missouri
Some of Parker Tergin’s favorite memories are set on a lake or pond: fishing with his grandfather, reuniting with his college buddies at one of their properties to tell stories around a bonfire, and finding peace and stillness outside the busyne... Read more
‘It’s not just a brand for me anymore’: How Grace & Grind put the selfless in self-care, Black wellness
Kharissa and Wesley Forte were once on the verge of divorce. But after deciding to give their relationship a final push, the two went to counseling. The experience was revelatory, they said, noting it ultimately prompted them to create their ow... Read more
Flyover Capital closes its Tech Fund II over $60M, targeting new seed, post-seed startups
Tech startups raising seed and post-seed funding will benefit most from the close of Flyover Capital Fund II, the venture capital firm said, announcing Thursday its oversubscribed close. “The oversubscribed fund brings Flyover Capital’s total as... Read more
New in KC: How two OU alumni secured over $1M from NASA, US Air Force for 3D printing startup
Editor’s note: New in KC is an ongoing profile series that highlights newly relocated members of the Kansas City startup community, their reasons for a change of scenery, and what they’ve found so far in KC. This series is sponsored by C2FO, a L... Read more
Demo day is as much about looking forward as it is an examination of a startup’s journey through Techstars, Maria Flynn said, teasing new dollar deals ahead for the 2021 Kansas City cohort. “There are already a number of investment commitments c... Read more
Site confirmed for ASTRA innovation district; Why the project ‘sends a signal to startups’ and beyond
Startland News’ Startup Road Trip series explores innovative and uncommon ideas finding success in rural America and Midwestern startup hubs outside the Kansas City metro. This series is possible thanks to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, w... Read more
Techstars arrival: Find that ‘ride or die’ investor who answers your 3 am calls, founder says
Even in a startup’s early stages, founders need both a roadmap and destination, said Zerryn Gines. “You don’t need to know exactly what you’re doing every step of the way, but if you know where you want to go — then you can connect to the right... Read more
Welcome to Paradise (Garden Club): ‘The world might be on fire, but this plant is doing great’
No matter the color of your thumb, Paradise Garden Club has something for all its plant fans, said Jessica Teliczan. Housed in an airy warehouse in Crossroads, the plant nursery and community space has become a bustling spot for greenery collec... Read more
KC startup releases ‘eVaccine passport’ with state registry verification, alerts for booster shots
Employers and event organizers hoping to promote safety amid the flourishing Delta variant and the threat of fraudulent CDC vaccine cards have a new tool, said Jeremy Elias, announcing a Kansas City-built solution to track and confirm individual... Read more
Voting now open: Startup’s stem cell scaling solution vies for ‘Coolest Thing Made in Kansas’
An Olathe biotech lab is once again growing “Coolest Thing Made in Kansas” honors with its breakthrough technology to help researchers produce stem cells at a massive scale to help fight pandemics and global diseases. T-Blocks were announced Tue... Read more