Kyle, there's a new $5MM pre-seed fund coming to KC. And that's just the start . . .
New $5 Million Pre-Seed Fund Launches in Kansas City Region
The Enterprise Center in Johnson County announced it received a grant from the Economic Development Administration to launch a brand new $5 million pre-seed fund. This new fund gives investors the opportunity to make charitable donations and early-stage businesses in the Kansas City region a chance to grow.
Build your agenda for Global Entrepreneurship Week now
The calendar for the 10th anniversary of #GEWKC went live this week. With more than 150 events (most of them free), you’re sure to find a few you’ll want to check out during the weeklong celebration of all things entrepreneurship from November 13 – 17.
Startups | Microenterprises | Main Street | Second Stage | Innovation-led
Opportunities for growing businesses
Three programs for established business owners have open applications. Take your biz to the next level with ScaleUP! Kansas City, Growth Mentoring Service or Pipeline Entrepreneurs.
In our newly released We Create Capital report, you can see how access to capital is improving for early-stage companies including big news in microlending and equity investments.
“We care about investing in founders who we believe can scale great companies,” shares Lesa Mitchell, director of TechStars KC. Learn more about her investment strategy.
Each month, we highlight the businesses in KC that are receiving funding and making all the right moves to grow from startup to second stage. Find out which companies got funding.