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CB Insights KCRise

CB Insights calls KCRise most active VC in Kansas; Fund credits work of small team, innovative portfolio startups

Kansans don’t fear hard work, said Darcy Howe. An investment in such a mindset has come with big returns for the KCRise Fund, newly proclaimed the most active venture capital fund in the Sunflower State, according to CB Insights. “Perhaps overused but Margaret Mead’s quote, ‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens…

PHOTOS: Startland’s biggest event yet celebrates 2019 future newsmakers

Founders, investors and audience members were treated to a glimpse of their potential futures Thursday night during Startland’s Startups to Watch in 2019 celebration. The premier event — presented at the Copaken Stage by Kansas City-grown and headquartered H&R Block — showcased 12 companies featured on Startland’s recent list of the most anticipated newsmakers for…

Life Equals shoots $2.35M oversubscribed round led by former Anheuser-Busch InBev exec

Well, that didn’t take long. A freshly raised $2.35 million investment round will be a turning point for Life Equals, taking its brand to the national stage, said Kyle FitzGerald, announcing the funding Thursday at Startland’s Startups to Watch in 2019 celebration. Life Equals was selected as No. 7 on the list of Kansas City…

Rachel Smith and Jeff Rohr, SquareOffs

2019 Startups to Watch: SquareOffs curing ‘comment chaos’ with two-way conversations

Editor’s note: Startland selected 12 Kansas City firms to spotlight for its annual Startups to Watch list. The following is one of 2019’s companies. Click here to view the full, ranked list of Startups to Watch. SquareOffs’ elevator pitch: SquareOffs is a microdebate platform used by online publishers and brands to promote meaningful conversation, increase engagement,…

Chris Thowe and Kyle FitzGerald, Life Equals

2019 Startups to Watch: Life Equals shakes up wellness space with the Superfood Shot

Editor’s note: Startland selected 12 Kansas City firms to spotlight for its annual Startups to Watch list. The following is one of 2019’s companies. Click here to view the full, ranked list of Startups to Watch. Life Equals’ elevator pitch: Balance the Superfood Shot provides half your daily fruits and vegetables in a convenient two-ounce…