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...the fund — which also holds footing in Park City, Utah. “I think this makes us one of, if not the top, active institutional fund in the area that leads... Read more
Startland News is continuing its “Fund Me, KC” series to highlight area entrepreneurs’ efforts to accelerate their businesses. This is an opportunity for entrepreneurs — like Kristin Rulon with her... Read more
...the fund is actively serving its purpose, noted Sandy Kemper, founder and CEO of C2FO and a donor in the fund. “[The fund] is filling a vital need for our... Read more
...fully fund this entire company.’” Ben Nelson, Huck Adventures While ideas might get entrepreneurs into important rooms, Nelson said it’s passion that lands them business — no matter their background.... Read more
...programs to support entrepreneurs. Published a major bipartisan policy roadmap for America’s future, inspiring cities, states, and federal policy. Launched the first fund-of-funds to invest in catalyzing new, innovative funding... Read more
...the KCRise Fund. Total investment in SquareOffs now tops the $2 million mark as the company steams toward larger funding rounds and a mobile app in the works. Founded in... Read more
An oversubscribed first fund for Novel Growth Partners will help the Kansas City-based financing firm expand its tech investments in Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis. With more than $12 million... Read more
...where people convene?” Darcy Howe, KCRise Fund; and Jeff Jones, H&R Block The first piece of the puzzle was a $2 million investment in KCRise Fund, which Jones announced in... Read more
Startland News is continuing its “Fund Me, KC” series to highlight area entrepreneurs’ efforts to accelerate their businesses. This is an opportunity for entrepreneurs — like Rachel Cohen with her... Read more
...what investors want. ECJC manages both Pitch Perfect and the Fountain Innovation Fund. The investment from the Fund, a bi-state economic development initiative, is expected to help Lelex Prime shorten... Read more