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This emerging fintech powerhouse is on a roll; how Cyphr models what’s possible with the right backing

By Tommy Felts / July 18, 2024

On the journey to closing what’s believed to be the largest pre-seed investment raised by two Black women in the fintech industry in Missouri, the co-founders of Kansas City-based Cyphr accepted the challenges in front of them and rode through noise, said Jannae Gammage. “I always knew that raising money as two Black women would…

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MTC grant puts ‘cherry on top’ for KC startup closing its seed round; two more local companies earn MO funding

By Tommy Felts / February 7, 2024

A trio of Kansas City tech startups are among seven Missouri companies splitting $2.2 million in equity-based investments from the State of Missouri — a funding milestone that not only reflects momentum, but amplifies it, one grant-winning founder said. The Missouri Technology Corporation on Tuesday announced the awards from its IDEA Fund, with investments slated for…

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Kansas City startup among leading fintech finalists in NXTSTAGE competition

By Tommy Felts / September 4, 2023

An AI-infused startup led by Kansas City serial founder Jannae Gammage is poised to compete against seven other finalists in this fall’s NXTSTAGE innovation showcase in Wichita. Foresight — a fintech platform that aims to open funding opportunities for underserved borrowers by assessing credit risk, fraud and biases — was selected as finalist for the…

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