Accelerate Venture Partners

Calling all AgriFood, MedTech, and Digital Technology startups seeking Seed to Series A round funding in the Midwest...InvestMidwest early decision applications are now open! This is one of the region's most prominent events for bridging the capital gap. We hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/gcwet3dw

Congratulations to Knowledge as a Service, Inc. for surpassing $1 million in funding and setting their sights on $1.25 million in their second pre-series-A round! ?? Robert Feeney is an innovative leader in Wichita’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, and it’s an honor to support and celebrate his continued success! "KaaS leveraging AI capabilities to build new solutions quicker and cheaper than before helps them launch into new markets faster, plus, it's music to the ears of investors who are taking a chance on them by providing early-stage capital." quoted Conor Adler in Wichita Business Journal's article. Check out the full story here!?https://lnkd.in/gJwg2SzW

We had an absolute blast at our Capital Conversation: Investing, Racing, and Tasting event last Friday!??? The night was filled with energy and excitement, from learning about early-stage investing and racing AI-powered robots to competing in beer and wine-tasting competitions. Thank you to Greenfield Incorporated for hosting us and sharing their groundbreaking plans to revolutionize agriculture with AI-powered robotics.???? Want to be part of Greenfield's positive change??tinyurl.com/GFRobots ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????.??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????’???????????????????,???????????,???????????????,?????????????????,?????????????????????????????????????????,??????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????.?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????://????????????????????????????????????????????????.??????

Last week I was in NYC and had such a whirlwind of experiences! Black Ambition saw the value in our innovation and invested not just money but also connections, encouragement & support. I’m so grateful to God for the opportunities provided and ready to use them to continue making impact for seniors and our coming tools for OTs! Thank you all for your support. Time to get back to work! So good to see Nicole Cuervo, Corinne Vargas, Lloyd Emokpae, Ph.D., Callie Chamberlain, Tashara Earl, MBA, MA, Khadijah Robinson, Maryssa Salomon & Roy Scott in real life! #occupationaltherapy #pharrell #blackambition

Nicholas Bonavia and Accelerate Venture Partners / NXTUS, you saw the value of what we're doing for the disadvantaged and you jumped in. The Future Ready National Game Tournament is in 9 states now and is spreading across the country. I salute you and I thank you for partnering with us to get the workforce ready for life and work.

We were back with another AVP pitch meeting yesterday! We heard two awesome pitches from PrairieFood and Laundris Corporation.?? As always, thank you to Hinkle Law Firm LLC for your ongoing support and for providing such a beautiful space for our meetings!

Congratulations to our Fall 2024 Accessing Growth Capital Series graduates! ?? We culminated the program with a dynamic “speed dating” session, where our cohort had the chance to network and make new connections with investors and fellow founders. A huge thank you to Aspiria NOW for hosting and to all the investors and founders who made this event possible! As always, thank you to Entrepreneurial Growth Ventures and K-State 105 for their continued partnership in bringing this program to life!

Our Fall 2024 Accessing Growth Capital Series is well underway, and we’re excited to spotlight the 8 innovative companies taking part?in the cohort! ?? These entrepreneurs—Flowpoint Medical, MatchSavings, Oak Therapeutics, Optegrity Solutions, LLC, Ordinal Munitions Technologies, SeeInMe, The BlackPrint ICT, and Winnow Bioscience—are delving into how investors evaluate their businesses while gaining knowledge about the mechanics and expectations of raising outside capital. A special thanks to Entrepreneurial Growth Ventures and?K-State 105?for partnering with us to make this program a success! ??

Congrats to our very own, Conor Adler for being recognized as an honoree for the Wichita Business Journal's Young Professionals in Professional Services! ?? This award spotlights up-and-coming professionals ages 25-40 who are leading the way in our community and shaping the next generation of city leaders! Get to know more about Conor and his journey here! https://lnkd.in/gWm7Mhxp

It was awesome to see Kansas's capital players highlighted at the FlagshipKansas.Tech Ad Astra Summit last week! ?? We’re proud to support Kansas' ecosystem alongside growth capital firms like Kompass Kapital Management, LLC, Flyover Capital, KCRise Fund, Firebrand Ventures, Iron Prairie Ventures, MID-AMERICA ANGELS, OneKC for Women, Tenzing.vc, Oread Angel Investors, NetWork Kansas, Entrepreneurial Growth Ventures, and Highmount Capital. Check out the full details from the Summit here! https://lnkd.in/g8BvySr6