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...create this string of pearls, and make those connections is absolutely crucial.” Among the early Kansas City investors who helped set that foundation were KCRise Fund, Royal Street Ventures, Greenway... Read more
...five years, it still powers IDEA Fund co-investment efforts that offer qualifying startups up to $500,000 in matching funds. Click here to read more about the IDEA Fund co-investment program.... Read more
...said Monty Gray, senior vice president, Corporate Development at Okta, Inc. — which participated in the seed funding round led by Dolby Family Ventures. Local venture firms KCRise Fund and... Read more
...for the TechLaunch pre-seed fund or here to apply for the Seed Capital program by April 5. Applicants for funding must be based in Missouri; have a proprietary or protectable... Read more
...just excited to have this funding to get things started.” The EDCKC publicly announced $80,000 in funding to Black-led Kansas City non-profits Friday, including the award to Cotton at Soulcentricitea.... Read more
Startland News is continuing its “Fund Me, KC” series to highlight area entrepreneurs’ efforts to accelerate their businesses or lend a helping hand to others. This is an opportunity for... Read more
...increase. • Founding year: 2020 • Funding raised/secured to date: $20,000 • Founding team: Jordan Williams and Julian Taylor • Current team size: 5 “[Current programs are] a one-size-fits-all scheme... Read more
...why Blue KC joined the group of investors backing KCRise Fund II. Today’s announcement follows the launch of the $19 million KCRise Fund I three years ago, Howe said, which... Read more
...$47 million in funding to innovative startup companies through its IDEA fund, helping those startups raise over $800 million in additional private capital, according to the Missouri Department of Economic... Read more
...fund by one of Bardavon’s early investors, KCRise Fund. As a pioneer in the healthcare industry, Bardavon is embracing initiatives that have never been done before. Its national network of... Read more