Flow Forward
Fresh funding brings Flow Forward to $8M in capital; pushes startup closer to first human clinical trials
An additional $1.2 million in Series A financing puts Fairway-based medical technology company Flow Forward closer to human clinical trials for hemodialysis patients, said Dr. Nicholas Franano. The new investment — from a group of investors, including Mid-America Angels — brings Flow Forward’s total funding raised to date to more than $8 million, said Franano,…
Olathe-based Flow Forward raises $1M for vascular device
After completing a preclinical study, Olathe-based Flow Forward Medical nabbed another round of capital for its vascular device. The firm raised another $1 million from a group of unnamed, individual investors, bringing the firm’s total raised to $7 million. Flow Forward created the AFE blood pump system, which is designed for temporary use to quickly…
Bipartisan support sends Kansas’ angel tax credits to governor’s desk
After months of lobbying Kansas lawmakers, Kansas City area entrepreneurs are celebrating a legislative victory Monday that will extend a popular tax credit program for five more years. While now awaiting Gov. Sam Brownback’s signature, Kansas Senate Bill 149 will extend the life of the Angel Investor Tax Credits program through 2021. The $6 million…
