Funding

KCK startup joins Tulsa Techstars, building toward expected $1.2M funding round

By Tommy Felts / May 9, 2023

Another Kansas City startup is headed for entrepreneurial resources in Oklahoma with Foresight Reporting’s just-announced acceptance into The Build in Tulsa Techstars Accelerator. “We’re very excited to not only be embedded in the Tulsa entrepreneurial ecosystem, but also in its rich culture and history,” said Jannae Gammage, CEO and co-founder of Kansas City, Kansas-built Foresight.…

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Combat to capital: Vetelligence founder secures NMotion investment, accelerator deployment

By Tommy Felts / May 8, 2023

A Kansas City-based startup focused on guiding military service members into tech careers is among the latest companies selected for a top regional accelerator — strengthened by its founder’s own background as a veteran-turned-entrepreneur. Vetelligence — led by Zachary Oshinbanjo, who served nearly four years as an indirect infantryman and specialist in the U.S. Army…

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Million-dollar corporate gift puts $25M Negro Leagues capital campaign on the board; now you’re on deck

By Tommy Felts / May 3, 2023

Editor’s note: Bank of America is a financial partner of Startland News, although this report was created independently by the nonprofit newsroom. [divide] A historic age of impact is under way, said Bob Kendrick, as Kansas City’s Negro Leagues Baseball Museum unveiled plans for a new, state-of-the art campus backed by a $1 million grant…

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Scale VC launches Fund II with $5M investment led by UM System, Shelter Insurance

By Tommy Felts / May 2, 2023

COLUMBIA, Missouri — Venture capital fund and studio Scale VC raised a $5 million round of funding in less than six months, said Brett Calhoun, highlighting the potential for growing a nationally recognized startup city in the middle of the country. “Successful founders are everywhere — and that includes right here in the heart of…

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End-of-life care platform wins top UMKC prize in young startup’s first-ever pitch competition 

By Tommy Felts / April 29, 2023

Serving as someone’s informal caregiver is a rewarding experience, but the pressure of being fully responsible for taking care of a loved one can take a toll on a person physically and mentally, acknowledged Nicole Staab and Rachel Blankenship. Through their startup, Rings of Care KC, they are providing support and resources for informal caregivers…

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