Startups

USDA approves KC biotech startup’s secret weapon in the fight against cancer in dogs

By Tommy Felts / April 18, 2025

Full USDA approval of a Kansas City startup’s bone cancer therapy for dogs reflects a more-than-decade-long commitment to improving the lives of pets and their families, said Tammie Wahaus, CEO of ELIAS Animal Health. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Center for Veterinary Biologics recently approved the first-in-class ELIAS Cancer Immunotherapy (ECI) treatment for canine osteosarcoma…

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Real-life KC startup bros create virtual basement gaming vibes, turning once-isolated streaming into a familiar party

By Tommy Felts / April 16, 2025

In today’s connected world, gaming with or against relative strangers — or “friends” a player only knows from a specific game or platform — is the norm. A Kansas City startup’s new streaming venture aims to recreate old school gaming-with-friends-in-the-basement vibe in the digital world. Available on Steam for free when its beta goes live…

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Growth-fueled HR tech startup moving to Crossroads after announcing $9M defense contract

By Tommy Felts / April 16, 2025

Jumping from a handful of employees to 15 over the past year has come with growing pains for Piccadilly Software Group, said co-founder Abe Dick, but the flip-side comes in the form of enhanced community presence, new office space, and greater opportunity for its signature product. The company this month announced its move to a…

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C2FO accesses $30M investment with World Bank-backed IFC to expand KC firm’s working capital platform

By Tommy Felts / April 14, 2025

A just-announced capital infusion for Leawood-built C2FO reflects a shared commitment with global partners to boosting jobs and strengthening economic opportunities — notably for micro, small and medium enterprises in emerging markets worldwide. The $30 million funding round features investment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and existing…

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Just funded: Meet the newest Digital Sandbox KC startups to earn project innovation resources

By Tommy Felts / April 9, 2025

The latest round of Digital Sandbox KC funding reflects the region’s commitment to emerging digital health companies — as well as industry-agnostic ventures with big, bold ideas, said Jill Meyer. “These seven startups have shown they have what it takes to be pioneers in their industries, and we’re honored to be able to propel them…

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