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Digital Sandbox KC Q3 2024 awardees

3 Startups Join Digital Sandbox KC for Project Funding, Mentoring, Connections

Digital Sandbox KC has accepted three new startups into its program that will each receive up to $20,000 in project funding. These companies have demonstrated exceptional potential for growth and innovation, and their inclusion in Digital Sandbox KC reflects the organization’s commitment to fostering technological advancement and entrepreneurship in the...

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KCSourceLink's Show Me the Money

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...

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6 Steps to Fund Your Startup or Business in Kansas City

You’ve got the business idea. Now you just need the capital. What’s a Kansas City entrepreneur to do? In our robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, small business owners have many resources, people and programs to help get their ventures off the ground. You’ll find expertise, and you’ll find financial assistance, too. You just...

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How to Get Investors, Part II: 3 Things Prospective Funders Want to Know

You’ve already developed a business plan, done your research and perfected your elevator speech. And you know how much funding you need and for what. (If you haven’t finalized these steps, check out How to Get Investors, Part I: 4 Ways to Prepare Your Business for Startup Funding.) Now, it’s...

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Tony Caudill, founder of Duesy

KC Startup Duesy Is Streamlining Dues and Fees for Youth Sports Teams Everywhere

Managing youth sports teams is often chaotic, especially when it comes to collecting and managing dues and fees. For Tony Caudill, a parent of an 11-year-old boy who plays on multiple competitive sports teams, this challenge was all too familiar. From writing checks, to logging in to team management platforms,...

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Blish Mize Connor and Allison Hogan of DeskSides

How Kansas City Startup DeskSides Connects Small Brands with Top Journalists

In the world of public relations, connecting small brands with top-tier journalists can be challenging. DeskSides, a Kansas City-based startup, is transforming this landscape by providing an innovative platform that bridges the gap between small brands and journalists at a fraction of the price of traditional PR...

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Blake Herren of Raven Space Systems

City Entrepreneur: Startup Raven Space Systems Is Transforming Space Travel with 3D-Printing Tech

KCSourceLink is proud to partner with “City Entrepreneur,” a video series that showcases and uplifts Kansas City’s founders, innovators and investors. Meet Raven Space Systems, a pioneering Kansas City company that has raised over $1.5 million for its revolutionary work in 3D-printing space return capsules. Raven Space Systems is developing...

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Digital Sandbox Q4 2023 awardees

Digital Sandbox KC Funds 9 Startups, Accelerating Technology, Health Care Innovations

Digital Sandbox KC has announced it has accepted nine new startups into its program. These diverse startups will receive crucial support, mentorship and up to $20,000 in project funding to accelerate their innovative projects.   The chosen companies span various industries, from revolutionary aerospace-grade 3D printing technology to AI-driven solutions for...

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The SaRA Health team

See How KC Tech Startup SaRA Health is Transforming Physical Therapy

Digital health startup SaRA Health was born out of a simple yet profound idea – improving patient experiences in physical therapy.   The company’s co-founder and CEO Steven Coen, who himself was a frustrated patient, had received exceptional care from his physical therapists but felt a lack of continuity between visits. This led...

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Digital Sandbox KC Q3 2023 awardees

Digital Sandbox KC Welcomes 5 Innovative Startups into Its Ecosystem for Q3 2023

Digital Sandbox KC has announced it has accepted five new startups joining its program that will each receive up to $20,000 in project funding. These companies have demonstrated exceptional potential for growth and innovation, and their inclusion in Digital Sandbox KC reflects the organization’s commitment to fostering technological advancement and...

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