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Startups to Watch
Every year Startland News selects 10 emerging companies that editors believe will be among the most newsworthy in the coming months.
2025 was our 10th year making this list, and Kansas City entrepreneurs show no signs of slowing down.
Past Startups to Watch
These startups are working toward a better future — for the earth, mothers, people who love their pets, Kansas Citians who’ve embraced the city’s craft community, and sports enthusiasts.
2025 Startups to Watch
From spacetech to artificial intelligence, beer to golf, blowouts to big rigs, these companies share at least one critical component beyond sheer momentum.
2024 Startups to Watch
Meet 10 of the most compelling, emerging startups poised to make bold headlines in 2023.
2023 Startups to Watch
Meet 10 of the most compelling, emerging startups poised to make bold headlines in 2019.
2019 Startups to Watch
Meet 10 of the most compelling, emerging startups poised to make bold headlines in 2018.
2018 Startups to Watch
Meet 10 of the most compelling, emerging startups poised to make bold headlines in 2017.
2017 Startups to Watch
Meet 10 of the most compelling, emerging startups poised to make bold headlines in 2022.
2022 Startups to Watch
Meet 10 of the most compelling, emerging startups poised to make bold headlines in 2021.
2021 Startups to Watch
Meet 10 of the most compelling, emerging startups poised to make bold headlines in 2020.
2020 Startups to Watch
Meet 10 of the most compelling, emerging startups poised to make bold headlines in 2016.
2016 Startups to Watch
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