...out on the economic paradigm shift he’s dubbed “the third wave.” He said that micro-venture capital funds, such as KCRise Fund, will lead communities to rise. “Generally there is a... Read more
...The firm is currently in the process of raising a $55 million fund. The Sustainable Development Fund is an equity fund which would allow Arnold to build similar models in... Read more
Spurring engagement from dozens of area investors, the KCRise Fund has announced five new funding deals in area firms. Launched in 2016 in conjunction with the regional KC Rising economic... Read more
...much more intelligent investor community. Darcy Howe, managing director of the KCRise Fund Darcy Howe said that she, too, has seen the entrepreneurial knowledge of Kansas Citians grow. When she... Read more
...Director of the KCRise Fund Joni Cobb, CEO of Pipeline Entrepreneurial Fellowship Herb Sih, Think Big Partners Maria Meyers, Executive Director of KCSourceLink A recording of the event is below,... Read more
...How much do you hope to raise? $30,000. What do you plan to use the funds for? The money raised will help with costs of the molds and some of... Read more
...CEO. Among its programs are the ArtsKC Fund, which has invested grants in more than 150 arts organizations and nearly 200 artists. The ArtsKC Fund has made more than 900... Read more
...in their industries and that’s why we invested in them. We’re also incredibly excited to invest alongside amazing co-investors.” A $7 million seed fund, Firebrand Ventures launched in July of... Read more
...to the Kansas City community. Maker Faire Kansas City partners include the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Missouri S&T, JE Dunn, Cerner, KCPT, the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund of the City... Read more
...area funds focused on investing in startups that have popped up in the last 18 months. Other funds include the KCRise Fund, Firebrand Ventures, Royal Street Ventures and others. Fallis... Read more
