Missouri Technology Corporation

Founded in 2005, Missouri Technology Corporation is a venture capital firm based in Jefferson City, Missouri. It invests in early-stage companies located within the state, focusing on industries such as life sciences, animal health, applied engineering, biomedical science, defense & homeland security, plant science, and technology.

Dan Cobb

Vice Chairman and Board Member

Jack Scatizzi

Executive Director

Past deals in Grant

Amptify

Grant in 2023
Amptify is a leading provider of hearing healthcare services, leveraging a technology platform that connects users through mobile devices, the internet, video, and phone. Founded by a distinguished team of aural rehabilitation researchers at the Washington University in St. Louis, Amptify offers a comprehensive, evidence-based program designed for individuals with hearing loss. Its proprietary digital toolkit enhances communication abilities and supports the social, psychological, and physical well-being of patients. This innovative approach empowers hearing healthcare specialists to deliver personalized rehabilitation, making Amptify a significant player in the global hearing healthcare market.

Aegis Digital Health

Grant in 2023
Aegis Digital Health delivers solutions in virtual care and remote patient monitoring to healthcare providers, helping clinicians monitor patients outside traditional settings and manage care more efficiently.

ECHELON MedTech

Grant in 2023
ECHELON Med Tech creates and markets dual-use medical solutions with the goal of significantly enhancing the health of soldiers, veterans, and civilians.

Jordan Valley Innovation Center

Grant in 2023
Jordan Valley Innovation Centre is a state-of-the-art center for conducting cutting-edge research and development. It is an inventive innovation hub approach that focuses on working in tandem with companies to develop and advance new technologies. JVIC assists and bolsters businesses in the semiconductor sector.

API Innovation Center

Grant in 2023
API Innovation Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to enabling the delivery of a market-competitive commercial supply of US-made Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).

API Innovation Center

Grant in 2022
API Innovation Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to enabling the delivery of a market-competitive commercial supply of US-made Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).

Lindenwood University

Grant in 2022
Lindenwood University is a school in Saint Charles. Whether you are a busy working adult, recent high school graduate, or international student looking to study in the US, Lindenwood University (LU) might have what you are searching for in your pursuit of higher education. LU is a private, four-year institution that is founded on Judeo-Christian standards. It has undergraduate and graduate degrees on campus in an array of programs, including Biology, Computer/Graphic Arts, Fire and Paramedic Science, and Retail Merchandising. For those who are seeking a degree while working a job and need coursework to fit in with their busy schedule, LU provides courses in the evenings and online for added convenience. Financial aid is available to those who meet the criteria. Applications for financial assistance and admissions to LU can be done online or in person during a site visit. Beyond academics, the university offers students enriching experiences through athletic programs, clubs and organizations, leadership opportunities, and Greek life. It even built a recreational facility (Evans Commons) where students can hang out, watch movies, socialize, and meet new friends. If you like the idea of going to a larger school with a historic campus, extensive liberal arts curriculum, and full student life, consider Lindenwood University.

Launch KC

Grant in 2022
Launch KC is to attract and retain high-growth tech startups to Downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Meet your new colleagues and have the space you need. They’ll match your firm to seasoned business leaders to give you resources. Expand your business affordably. Their Data Center gives you better computing power, hosting, and data storage. Access higher bandwidth and work where you want, when you want with the freedom of their downtown wireless district. Grow your business. Take advantage of their tailored development incentives for your IT company. Test your ideas with state of the art equipment. Meet mentors and professionals who will develop your business. Partner with KCMO to develop or test an innovative solution for the City.

Codefi Works

Grant in 2022
Codefi Works develops an ecosystem to train workers and entrepreneurs to build and expand the digital economies of rural communities.

The eFactory

Grant in 2022
The eFactory is a business resource center located in southwest Missouri, specifically designed to support entrepreneurs and startups. It offers a 12-week intensive accelerator program aimed at jumpstarting emerging companies. Participants benefit from financial support, dedicated office space, and personalized mentoring, as well as business consulting services. The eFactory also facilitates introductions to potential follow-on funding sources and provides access to a recreation center, enhancing the networking opportunities available to its members. Through these resources, the eFactory fosters a collaborative environment that aims to promote innovation and growth within the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

MOSourceLink

Grant in 2022
MOSourceLink offers business support for entrepreneurs and small organizations.

Digital Sandbox KC

Grant in 2022
Digital Sandbox KC is a Kansas City, Missouri-based venture studio that supports early-stage information technology ventures by providing proof-of-concept resources, access to technology, business and market experts, and funding for market validation, prototyping and beta testing.

Arch Grants

Grant in 2022
Arch Grants is a nonprofit organization established in 2011 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, dedicated to fostering economic development and community revitalization. It offers $50,000 equity-free grants and pro bono support services to entrepreneurs who establish their early-stage businesses in the St. Louis area. Through its highly competitive Global Startup Competition, Arch Grants aims to attract and retain innovative entrepreneurs, thereby inspiring future employers and civic leaders. The competition operates year-round, with grants awarded biannually in spring and fall. Arch Grants focuses on funding scalable business models across various industries, targeting innovative technologies, products, and services that have the potential for national or international impact.

Digital Sandbox KC

Grant in 2018
Digital Sandbox KC is a Kansas City, Missouri-based venture studio that supports early-stage information technology ventures by providing proof-of-concept resources, access to technology, business and market experts, and funding for market validation, prototyping and beta testing.

Recursive Labs

Grant in 2016
Recursive Labs offers a patented Visual Customer Engagement Platform that enables secure real-time co-browsing between users and customer service representatives. Its solutions include Realtime for Web and document sharing, Replay Social for viral marketing, Replay Support for time-shifted messaging, and Replay Enterprise for internal communications. Available as Software-as-a-service, the platform aims to enhance sales and support efforts across digital channels.

Better Weekdays

Grant in 2016
Better Weekdays, Inc. operates an online career services platform and mobile application known as The Whether. Founded in 2011 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, the company provides a comprehensive suite of applications aimed at preparing students for employment. Its flagship product, Mentor Spaces, is a virtual mentorship platform that assists companies in identifying, hiring, and retaining underrepresented talent. In addition to this, Better Weekdays offers self-assessment, job matching, and career development services to both students and professionals. By leveraging personalized content marketing, the company helps university recruiters reduce their cost per hire while enabling employers to attract and retain top talent.

Olio City

Grant in 2016
Olio City, Inc. is a company based in Saint Louis, Missouri, that specializes in developing an online travel guide application aimed at enhancing city exploration. Founded in 2014, the app offers personalized city discovery by integrating curated content with an algorithm that adapts to individual user preferences. It features a comprehensive database of local experiences, including restaurants, attractions, and nightlife events, all curated by local experts and cultural enthusiasts. The application tailors recommendations based on users’ tastes, ensuring that whether one is interested in jazz music or Japanese cuisine, the suggestions align with their interests. Olio City enables users to seamlessly explore cities, uncovering nearby hotspots and enriching their travel experiences.

EternoGen

Grant in 2016
EternoGen is a medical biotechnology company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Columbia, Missouri. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of collagen scaffolds for therapeutic applications in soft tissue. EternoGen focuses on research and development, leveraging its expertise in clinical market evaluation, material science, and biological engineering to advance its clinical development model. Its innovative liquid collagen tissue products offer an alternative to traditional aesthetic treatments, enabling easy injection that creates an immediate natural collagen scaffold upon contact with skin. This process not only lifts wrinkled skin but also inhibits degradation, allowing dermal cells to gradually infill the scaffold over time, thereby restoring youthful fullness, texture, and elasticity to the skin.

LocalRaces.com

Grant in 2016
LocalRaces.com LLC is a technology company based in Joplin, Missouri, that specializes in online race registration and event management services. Established in 2014, the company provides a comprehensive platform designed to enhance the experience of participants in endurance events such as running, cycling, and triathlons. LocalRaces.com facilitates race management for directors by offering an all-in-one web-based software suite that includes tools for registration, volunteer coordination, sponsorship, and vendor management. The platform processes registrations both online and onsite and acts as a payment facilitator, charging a fee to registrants while delivering valuable event management solutions to race directors. Additionally, LocalRaces.com boasts the largest network of local running and cycling communities in the U.S., hosting thousands of event and club profiles. Athletes benefit from web-based tools and mobile applications to manage their racing itineraries, results, and training goals. The company also generates revenue through featured event listings, display advertisements, and partnerships within the running shoe and apparel market.

Sparo

Grant in 2016
Sparo Labs is a St. Louis-based startup founded in 2012 that focuses on advancing respiratory care through innovative technology. The company's flagship product, Wing, is a pocket-sized device connected to a smartphone, designed to measure lung function with medical-grade accuracy. This device empowers patients to understand, track, and manage their asthma effectively, thereby reducing the fear and uncertainty associated with the condition. By allowing users to monitor their lung function, manage medications, and identify triggers and symptoms, Sparo Labs aims to transform the asthma management landscape and enhance the quality of life for individuals living with respiratory conditions.

StoryUP XR

Grant in 2016
StoryUP, Inc. specializes in developing virtual reality and augmented reality solutions aimed at reducing anxiety and providing digital therapeutics. Founded in 2015 and based in Columbia, Missouri, the company creates technology-enabled virtual reality videos tailored for brands, wellness organizations, and non-profits. One of its key offerings is Healium, an innovative platform that integrates brain-sensing wearables, allowing users to visualize and control virtual environments based on their emotions and physiological responses. StoryUP's unique, patent-pending methodology empowers users to self-prescribe immersive experiences that promote stress relief. The company serves a diverse clientele, including storytellers, psychologists, filmmakers, and technologists, contributing to the growing field of mental health and wellness through advanced immersive technology.

VideoFizz

Grant in 2015
VideoFizz is a video content creation platform that enables users to collaboratively produce videos for various occasions, including celebrations like birthdays, baby announcements, and holiday greetings. Founded in 2015 and based in Kearney, Missouri, the company offers an accessible app that allows multiple participants to contribute to a single video. VideoFizz serves a diverse clientele, including real estate agents, entrepreneurs, and corporate users, providing tools for both personal and business video marketing. The platform facilitates the creation, editing, and sharing of branded videos, promoting ease of use and broad adoption within organizations.

MediBeacon

Grant in 2012
MediBeacon is an optical diagnostics company developing real-time organ function monitoring solutions. Its portfolio focuses on fluorescent tracer-agent systems that enable continuous assessment of kidney function, including the NIC-Kidney device for monitoring glomerular filtration rate in preclinical settings and a renal function system that pairs an optical skin sensor with a proprietary light-activated agent to provide continuous real-time kidney monitoring in clinical environments. The company also maintains a pipeline of light-activated agents for physiological monitoring, surgical guidance and imaging. By commercializing biocompatible optical agents, MediBeacon aims to support critical care and surgical decision-making, enhancing dosing accuracy and patient outcomes in ICUs and operating suites. The technology supports monitoring of kidney and other vital organ functions, helping clinicians intervene in a timely manner.
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