...entrepreneurs for a frank discussion on their experience raising funds in and outside of Kansas City. The aim of the conversation was to create a venue for these founders to... Read more
...have a solid business foundation, getting to revenue as quickly as possible. We have an impressive work ethic, and when companies from Kansas City present to funders, the funders are... Read more
...Internet has to offer. Silicon Prairie: Mercury Fund’s Blair Garrou predicts a “soft landing” for Midwest venture capital as valuations fall — What’s going to happen for the Midwest after... Read more
Who: Waira Mungai, Founder and CEO of Lume Lifestyle What: Lume Lifestyle is a lifestyle brand, aiming to merge fitness, fashion and technology. We invented a new product called “Lume... Read more
Startland News is continuing its new segment to highlight area entrepreneurs’ efforts to accelerate their businesses. This is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to share their stories to gain a little... Read more
...SmartTower; reducing our costs through large order quantities; funding security systems and monitoring services for non-profit community development organizations, like Habitat for Humanity; and providing our supporters with their security... Read more
Financial tech firm Blooom recently snagged one of the Kansas City area’s largest funding rounds in months. QED Investors from Alexandria, Va., led Blooom’s $4 million Series A round, which... Read more
...openers for dog collars. How much: Our goal is to raise $30,000 in 30 days. All funds will be used to expand Beer Paws’ production capacity. We have severely outgrown... Read more
...bigger. A majority of the beneficiaries of preseed funds were based in Missouri, while Kansas firms raised more Series A funding deals, which range from about $1 to $3 million.... Read more
A new micro venture investment fund launched in Kansas City last week is targeting local, regional and national technology and science startups for funding. The fund, run by Angel Capital... Read more