The Junction
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The Junction
@thejunction__
Connecting builders to social capital | Join the community below | Founded by @redbudvc
The Junction Sumali Temmuz 2022
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Midwest Minute 🌾🚀
@MainStSummit is right around the corner! Great opportunity for SMB owners, operators, and investors to learn from some of the best talent out there about how to grow their business, Oct 8-10.📍Columbia, MO.
🎟️ Grab your tickets here: registration.socio.events/e/mainstreetsu…
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Flyover Fundings ✈️💰
🔹 Illinois City, IL @Aptioning | $4.5M Pre Seed | FinTech
🔹 Southfield, MI Electric Outdoors | $1.3M Seed | EnergyTech
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🦄 Did you know that the US accounts for 51.5% of all unicorn companies globally? With 712 active unicorns, the US remains the leader in the billion-dollar startup club. Check out more fun unicorn facts below! 👇
pitchbook.com/news/articles/…
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Midwest Minute 🌾🚀
2 healthcare veterans, Kevin Porter & Steven Sablan, have launched Porter Sablan Capital in Louisville, KY! They’re targeting early-stage health tech startups. Recent investments include Lockbox AI & LYLA.
Learn more 🧠
tinyurl.com/32an83d3
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🚀 @AtlasSpace, “Ground Software as a Service,” just raised $15M in a growth round led by @newspacecapital!🌍📡
Learn more here ⤵️
atlasspace.com/atlas-raises-1…
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🔹 Minneapolis, MN Melodi | $10.8M Series A | MedTech
🔹 Indianapolis, IN @gochampionhq | $3.3M Seed | B2B Marketing
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Midwest Minute 🌾🚀
✨ BIPOC founders and immigrant entrepreneurs, apply for the Midlands African Chamber's MAC Xcelerator by Aug. 30! Get mentorship, resources, and a chance at seed funding! 📈
Don’t miss out ⤵️
midlandsafricanchamber.com
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🚀 Omaha and Lincoln are climbing the ranks in the 2024 Best of the Midwest Startup City Rankings, Omaha is now #18 and Lincoln #20. Check out the rest of the rankings here ⤵️
siliconprairienews.com/2024/08/omaha-…
#Startups #MidwestInnovation

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Flyover Fundings ✈️💰
🔹 Chicago, IL ModelOp | $10M Series B | AI Governance Software
🔹 Carmel, IN @YourMoneyLine | $4.5M Series A | FinTech
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Midwest Minute 🌾🚀
🚀 Columbia's @MainStSummit returns Oct 8-10! Get ready for 2 days packed with industry insights from 120+ speakers, networking, good food, and more. Reserve your spot today—don't miss out! 🎟️👇
mainstreetsummit.com
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Attention SMB owners & operators! 🚀 Secure your spot at @MainStSummit before tickets are gone!
Columbia, MO from October 8-10. Don't miss out! 🎟️👇
bit.ly/mainst2024
Main Street Summit@MainStSummit
Main St. is around the corner. As in we’re 60 days away from welcoming hundreds of owners, operators, & investors from across the globe to Columbia, Missouri. And we’ll all be focused on one thing: Giving small businesses the tools, knowledge, & connections to grow. We can’t wait to kick things off on October 8th. And we’d love it if you joined us! Passes are limited & start at just $250. Check below to secure yours today.
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Flyover Fundings ✈️💰
🔹 Troy, MO @metadome_ai | $6.5M Series A | VR/AR Retail
🔹 Chicago, IL @ionprotocol | $4.8M Seed | Blockchain
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Flyover Fundings ✈️💰
🔹 Highwood, IL @WhenInsurance | $4.6M Seed | InsurTech
🔹 Cleveland, OH Delivered | $4.8M Seed | Transportation Tech
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Midwest Minute 🌾🚀
🔬 The University of Chicago and Portal Innovations are launching Hyde Park Labs, a 22,000 sq ft incubator for biotech startups.
“The best innovations should find a way to get funded.” - Portal Innovations CEO John Flavin.
tinyurl.com/49953wtx
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🔎 New insights from @cartainc:
📈 US VC is showing signs of life! Fundraising on Carta has risen for three straight quarters. VCs are calling more capital, with SPV capital calls at ~20%. This chart reflects smaller funds (<$250M AUM).

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