October 23, 2018

  • Why Silicon Prairie communities need to be thinking about where they should be, not just where others are

    Why Silicon Prairie communities need to be thinking about where they should be, not just where others are

    In doing the research for the Silicon Prairie Annual Report, slated for a November release, Chapman and Company noticed an interesting trend when comparing venture activity (as identified in Pitchbook) in the Midwest. As can be seen in the below graph (which includes Midwest communities that received venture investment in 2017), the order of investment…

  • 64 startups chosen for St. Louis Startup Connection Venture Showcase coming Nov. 7

    64 startups chosen for St. Louis Startup Connection Venture Showcase coming Nov. 7

    Startup Connection 2018, the St. Louis region’s largest event celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship, has announced the 64 Venture Showcase companies selected for 2018. Startup Connection showcases some of the top early-stage startup ventures in St. Louis across a variety of industry sectors including: advanced manufacturing, biotech, consumer products, education, FinTech, and tech. Last year’s event…