1) Capital Innovators
Capital Innovators is the way that startups, corporations, and universities come up with new ideas.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2011
- Industries: Industry Agnostic
- Number of investments: 119
- Number of exits: 7
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 13
You can find their website here.
2) BioGenerator
BioGenerator Ventures creates, builds, and invests in companies that solve important problems in healthcare and agriculture.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2003
- Founders: Tom Cohen
- Industries: Healthcare, Agriculture
- Number of investments: 69
- Number of exits: 5
You can find their website here.
3) Stadia Ventures
Stadia Ventures community of exceptional entrepreneurs and investors that are driven to create sustainable transformation in the world of sports and esports.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2015
- Founders: Art Chou, Tim Hayden
- Industries: Fan Engagement Software, eSports, Sports Tech
- Number of investments: 55
- Number of exits: 7
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 14
You can find their website here.
4) The Yield Lab
The Yield Lab was started in 2014 to help early-stage agriculture technology companies get the money and help they needed.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2014
- Founders: Thad Simons
- Industries: Agri Food, AgTech
- Number of investments: 40
- Number of exits: 2
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 35
You can find their website here.
5) RGAx
RGAX works with partners to drive innovation, with a strong focus on closing the global insurance coverage gap.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2015
- Industries: Software, FinTech
- Number of investments: 21
- Number of exits: 3
You can find their website here.
6) Kauffman Foundation
Kauffman puts his money into groups that help remove obstacles to economic success.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 1960
- Founders: Ewing Marion Kauffman
- Industries: Industry Agnostic
- Number of investments: 17
- Number of exits: 3
You can find their website here.
7) Digital Sandbox KC
Digital Sandbox KC provides proof-of-concept resources to support early-stage commercialization processes including access to technology, business and market experts and funding for early stage market validation, prototyping and beta testing services.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2003
- Industries: Technology
- Number of investments: 05
You can find their website here.
8) Agility Collective
Agility is a group of creative business leaders who work together to build the next generation of brands that sell directly to consumers.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2017
- Founders: Amir Shah, Michael Bluestone, Osmaan Shah, Salman Shah
- Industries: Technology, Information Technology
- Number of investments: 03
You can find their website here.
9) Missouri Innovation Center
The Missouri Innovation Center is based in Columbia, Missouri, and offers a wide range of services to help entrepreneurs.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 1984
- Industries: Healthcare, Agriculture, Media, Education, Financial Services, Online Marketplaces
- Number of investments: 02
You can find their website here.
10) eFactory
Efactory gives entrepreneurs the chance to learn by doing provides other business support services help businesses grow.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2013
- Industries: Industry Agnostic
- Number of investments: 01
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 13
You can find their website here.
11) WaterEquity
WaterEquity is the first asset manager whose only goal is to solve the global water and sanitation crisis.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2017
- Founders: Gary White
- Industries: WaterTech
- Number of investments: 01
You can find their website here.
12) 1st50K
1st50K is a group of entrepreneurs who work with private and public groups in rural areas to set up an innovation ecosystem to educate and train digital workers and entrepreneurs, build software-focused businesses, and attract new investors.
Details of the startup:
- Started in: 2015
- Industries: Industry Agnostic
- Number of investments: 01
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 52
You can find their website here.
13) The eFactory
The eFactory is a business incubator and centre for developing entrepreneurs that focuses on technology. It offers resources, advice, and help.
Details of the startup:
- Industries: Industry Agnostic
- Number of investments: 01
- Number of exits: 1
- Accelerator Duration (in weeks): 13
You can find their website here.
14) Midwest Biomedical Accelerator Consortium
The goal of the Midwest Biomedical Accelerator Consortium (MBArC) program is to give academic researchers money, training, and education.
Details of the startup:
- Industries: Biomedical, Bioengineering
- Number of investments: 01
You can find their website here.
15) Betablox
Betablox helps startups in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Kansas City build the foundations of their empires when they are in their early stages.
Details of the startup:
- Industries: Technology, Food, Ecommerce
You can find their website here.
16) OneKC for Women
OneKC for Women is an umbrella alliance that brings together numerous organizations, including the Women's Employment Network, the Women's Business Center, and the Women's Capital Connection.
Details of the startup:
- Industries: Industry Agnostic
You can find their website here.
17) Saint Louis Fashion Fund
The Saint Louis Fashion Fund helps new designers get started and pushes fashion education and outreach in Saint Louis City.
Details of the startup:
You can find their website here.