Startland News

  • Sprint Accelerator welcomes seven startups to KC, launches 2017 program

    Sprint Accelerator welcomes seven startups to KC, launches 2017 program

    To help foster connection and collaboration across the Silicon Prairie, SPN will be cross-syndicating news stories from other cities and startup communities. This article was originally published on Startland News. By Megan LeVota The Sprint Accelerator announced Monday the seven startups from around the country that it welcomed into its fourth annual program, which also…

  • Kauffman honoree examines impact of accelerators on an ecosystem

    Kauffman honoree examines impact of accelerators on an ecosystem

    To help foster connection and collaboration across the Silicon Prairie, SPN will be cross-syndicating news stories from other cities and startup communities. This article was originally published on Startland News. By: Meghan LeVota, reporter Over the years, Kansas City has found itself home to several business accelerator programs. From BetaBlox to the Sprint Accelerator, these…

  • With investors clamoring for more, Blooom raises $9.15 million

    With investors clamoring for more, Blooom raises $9.15 million

    To help foster connection and collaboration across the Silicon Prairie, SPN will be cross-syndicating news stories from other cities and startup communities. This article was originally published on Startland News. By Bobby Burch One of the area’s top startups, finance tech firm Blooom has landed a significant round of financing to accelerate its online tool…