Show Me the Money: KC Startups That Received Funding in August and September 2024

Each month, we highlight the businesses in the Kansas City region that are receiving funding and making all the right moves to grow from startup to second stage. Here are the companies that landed investments from Aug.15 to Sept.15, 2024: 

• Chef brings Urban concept back to Troost; $25K GIFT grant boosts fight against gentrification 

• MyAnIML earns NSF funding, patent; now facing new phase of growth with industry validation 

• OP’s Vestible hits big milestone: closing IPO for Denver Broncos linebacker 

• KC founder’s hip hop edtech app for children, families earns $50K in 5G innovation competition 

• Aussie tech company with KC HQ closes $112M round to scale its global expansion, AI innovation 

• Hy’Vee’s small biz competition sends Midwest entrepreneurs racing for $50K checkout; Here are the winners 

• KC pet tech startup fetches $120K Techstars investment, taking founder’s pitch to Atlanta 

Funding information is gathered from media and public announcements from our Resource Partners (Entrepreneur Support Organizations). 

Not sure what kind of funding you need to seek? 

There is a best type of funding for you depending on factors like your sector and your stage. Be sure you know what’s right for you. Check out our Funding Guide, full of definitions, descriptions and information to help you determine what type of funding to pursue. 

Who else has been funded? 

See other KC area companies that are receiving funding on our Entrepreneur Dashboard. Sign up to our newsletter to get updates on how KC is making progress toward becoming America’s most entrepreneurial city. 

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