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Hop on the Money Line. Get a clear picture of all the funding resources in Kansas City for early-stage companies.

So you want to invest in early-stage companies in Kansas City?

Here are some resources that might help you along the way.

KCInvestED blog provides up-to-date information about early-stage investing in Kansas City, including our Show Me the Money list of recently funded companies.

KCInvestED events highlights upcoming activities of interest to early-stage investors and entrepreneurial companies.

The Angel Capital Association is one of the education leaders in the field of early-stage investing. They offer a number of educational webinars, workshops, blogs and reports each year.

Read more (blog posts):

How to Become an Angel Investor

What Every Angel Should Know Before Writing Their First Check

How Much Due Diligence Does an Angel Really Need to Do?

Learn more (webinars):

Beginner’s Guide to Term Sheets

The Basics of Cap Tables

Valuation of Early Stage Companies

For more in-depth information and education about angel investing, go to the Angel Capital Association.

Interested in joining an angel group?  

Mid-America Angels

Jeff Shackelford
jeff@midamericaangels.com

Women's Capital Conection

Kelly Sievers, 913.492.5922
ksievers@womenscapitalconnection.com 

Northland Angel Investor Network

Dave Palmstein, 816.468.4989
info@clayedc.com 

Resources

Show Me the Money: KC Startups That Received Funding in August 2019

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Each month, we highlight the businesses in Kansas City that are receiving funding and making the right moves to grow.

‘We Still Have Work to Do’: Measuring Progress for Kansas City’s VC-Backed Startups

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Although some venture capital-backed companies have had wins in Kansas City, the metro has some ground to make up before it can be the hub for innovation in the Midwest.

Microlender Women’s Business Center Nets $100K to Help More KC Entrepreneurs

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Among its many services, the Women's Business Center offers microloans, with a focus on women-run small businesses in KC.

Show Me the Money: KC Startups That Received Funding in July 2019

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Each month, we highlight the businesses in Kansas City that are receiving funding and making the right moves to grow.

Don't Go Broke: These Tools Will Help Launch Your KC Business Past Break-Even

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Will your company be profitable and can it stay profitable? Do you have the right budgets for your business? Get the right tools to help you answer these questions.

Show Me the Money: KC Startups That Received Funding in June 2019

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Each month, we highlight the businesses in Kansas City that are receiving funding and making the right moves to grow.

How Capital Flows through the KC Region: Explore Our Interactive Capital Dashboard

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Explore the data to see how capital is deployed throughout the Kansas City region by location, industry and size of investment.

KC's Josh Lewis Lands First Six-Figure Investment for UpDown NightLife: Here's What You Can Learn

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Tech entrepreneur Josh Lewis of the Kansas City-based UpDown NightLife App says he's learned a lot after closing his first investment deal, which was $100,000.

AltCap Has a New MicroLoan for KC Entrepreneurs That's Based on Character

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AltCap just announced it's offering another loan product for Kansas City entrepreneurs whom mainstream financial institutions underserve or overlook.

Show Me the Money: KC Startups That Received Funding in May 2019

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Each month, we highlight the businesses in Kansas City that are receiving funding and making the right moves to grow.