Startups

Events Preview: Athena League, Village Fall Fest

By Tommy Felts / October 15, 2015

There are a boatload of entrepreneurial events hosted in Kansas City on a weekly basis. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, supporter or curious Kansas Citian, we’d recommend these upcoming events for you. WEEKLY EVENT PREVIEW Athena League October VOX When: October 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Where: C2FO Join us for our October VOX, All…

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Blooom to expand with $4M Series A

By Tommy Felts / October 15, 2015

Financial tech firm Blooom is blossoming into a local startup success story. The Leawood-based company announced Thursday that it raised $4 million in a Series A round to expand its operations. QED Investors from Alexandria, Va., led the round, which also included DST Systems Inc., Commerce Ventures, Hyde Park Venture Partners and UMB. Blooom created an online…

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90 on the Clock with ShotTracker

By Tommy Felts / October 14, 2015

90 on the Clock with ShotTracker By John McGrath, KCPT, and Bobby Burch, Startland News Ed’s Note: Flatland and Startland News have partnered to highlight Kansas City’s innovators and entrepreneurs, all in 90 seconds. This is the third episode in the five-part series.  From propelling the game’s emergence in the early 1900s to honing hall of fame players like…

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Snafus tangle up Trellie’s future

By Tommy Felts / October 13, 2015

Wearable tech firm Trellie is winding down operations after some engineering and fundraising mishaps wiped out its cash reserves. Founded in 2012 by Claude Aldridge and Jason Reid, Trellie created a wireless charm that attached to the outside of a woman’s handbag to notify her of an incoming call via flashing LED lights. The product took…

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Fund me KC: Beer Paws

By Tommy Felts / October 12, 2015

Startland News is kicking off a 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 help from their supporters. If you or your startup is running a crowdfunding campaign, let us know by contacting news@startlandnews.com Who: Crystal K. Wiebe,…

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