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Missouri Technology Corporation

Government fund

St. Louis · Pre-Seed–Seed · 7 people tracked

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Investment thesis

MTC is a public-private partnership established by the Missouri General Assembly to promote entrepreneurship and foster the development of new and emerging high-tech companies in Missouri. It concentrates on the life sciences and technology sectors, building on the state's established strength in agriculture. Through its programs and funding opportunities, MTC aims to support the growth of Missouri's next generation of companies.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
St. Louis, US
Instruments
Equity · Grants
Last 12 months
2 investments
Tracked investments
80

Team · 7 people

from the firm's website
Alex DeDecker· Venture Associate
Alyssa Bruemmer· Operations Manager/Chief of Staff
Jenni Rabenau· Marketing & Communications Strategist
Ky Hlavacek· Strategic Initiatives
Melissa Grizzle· Interim Director of Investments
Sheila Baker· Director of Grants
Travis Fitzwater· Executive Director

What they invest in

from 75 of 80 portfolio companies

SaaS ×24Healthtech ×23Biotech ×20AI & Machine Learning ×13AgTech ×12Digital Health ×12Medical Devices ×10Consumer ×9

HQs:United States×49

Who they back

founder profiles across 32 portfolio companies
56%
solo founders
18 of 32 mapped founding teams
~1.5 yrs
old at investment
median across 12 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×182 founders×113 founders×14+ founders×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×6

Investments · 80 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 12025 · 32023 · 12022 · 22020 · 32019 · 12018 · 12017 · 12016 · 12014 · 216 dated

Aptimmune Biologicsaptimmune.com𝕏Jun 2017✓ verified

Aptimmune develops vaccines for swine health, partnering with vaccine development and swine health consulting companies to speed product development, testing and manufacturing.

AgTechBiotechHealthtechChampaign, US

Aaron Gilbertie(CEO)Federico Zuckermann(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardRobert Easter(Director)Paul Olivo(Director)Gary Durack(Director)

Co-investorsArsenalCultivation CapitalThe Yield LabIllinois VenturesThe Yield Lab Asia Pacific

SentiARsentiar.com✓ verified

SentiAR builds CommandEP, an FDA-cleared mixed-reality holographic augmented reality platform for cardiac electrophysiology that converts real-time catheter data into hands-free 3D holograms and virtual screens for electrophysiologists during procedures.

AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesSt. Louis, US

Jonathan Silva(Executive Officer, Director)Berk Tas(Executive Officer, Director)James Patrick Howard(Executive Officer)

BoardSean Churchill(Director)Warren Watson(Director)

Co-investorsBioGenerator VenturesCultivation Capital

AdSwappertheadswapper.com

AdSwapper operates two brands: one helps publishers and website owners monetize traffic through premium lead generation and direct advertiser connections; the other helps businesses acquire intent-focused leads in home services and auto insurance verticals.

AdTechB2B MarketplacesMarketing Tech

AEsir Technologiesaesirtec.comJan 2023

Æsir Technologies develops nickel-zinc (NiZn prismatic and pouch) and lithium-zinc battery technologies for critical infrastructure, defense, and aerospace markets.

CleantechDefense TechEnergyHardwareJoplin, US

David Wilkins(Executive Officer, Director)Craig Wilkins(Chief Financial Officer | Board Member)Randy Moore(President | CEO | Board Member)Dave Wilkins(Chief Strategy Officer | Chairman of the Board)Dr. Adam Weisenstein(Chief Technology Officer)E. Pierce Marshall(Director)

Afernaafernabio.com
Agrageneagragene.comin

Agragene develops Precision-Guided Sterile Insect Technology (pgSIT) marketed as KNOCKOUT™, a biocontrol product for controlling crop insect pests such as Spotted Wing Drosophila while reducing reliance on traditional insecticides.

AgTechBiotechClimate TechSan Diego, US

Bryan Witherbee(President and CEO)inTracy Ellis(Executive Officer)Clyde Shores(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Schmidt(Director)Gordon Alton(Executive Officer, Director)David Webb(Director)

Co-investorsOspraie Ag Science

AskSAMIEasksamie.comin

AskSAMIE curates adaptive equipment, services, and educational resources for aging in place, helping older adults and people with changing abilities maintain independence in their homes.

Digital HealthHealthtechMarketplacesSaaSWellness & FitnessKansas City, US

Dr. Brandy Archie(Founder, OTD)

Co-investorsTechstars

Attane Healthattane-health.comin

Attane Health provides nutritious groceries and educational resources tailored for people with chronic health conditions.

Digital HealthFoodTechHealthtechWellness & Fitness

Emily Brownin

Co-investors1st Course CapitalBluestein VenturesKCRise FundBeta Boom

Babyationbabyation.com

Babyation makes a hospital-grade breast pump designed to be quiet, discreet, and comfortable, with app-based controls for tracking pumping and feeding.

ConsumerFemTechHardware

Co-investorsIngeborg InvestmentsVillhard Growth PartnersJ-Ventures

backstitchbackstitch.ioin𝕏

Backstitch provides internal communications and employee engagement software for organizations across industries including non-profits, health systems, manufacturing, and hospitality.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSKansas City, US

Jordan P. Warzecha(Executive Officer, Director)Stefanie M. Warzecha(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardChris Seago(Director)

Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundKCRise FundSandalphon CapitalTechstarsSerra Ventures

Barbell Logicbarbell-logic.com𝕏

Barbell Logic provides online personal strength and nutrition coaching through a custom-built platform, pairing clients with professional coaches for individualized programming and feedback.

ConsumerEdTechHealthtechSports TechWellness & Fitness

Ryan Matt Reynolds(Founder & CEO)Andrew Jackson(COO)Niki Sims(CXO)Chris Reynolds(Chief Technical Officer)

BenchmarkONEbenchmarkone.comin𝕏

BenchmarkONE is a sales and marketing software platform offering marketing automation and CRM tools for small B2B businesses, marketing agencies, and SaaS companies to generate leads and win customers.

Marketing TechSaaSSales TechSt. Louis, US

Co-investorsCapital Innovators

bioiobioio.techin𝕏

BIOIO develops a genetics-based platform for elucidating drug mechanisms of action, combining decades of research in pharmacology with big data and automation to accelerate drug discovery and development.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechLongevity

Dr. Peterson

Co-investorsBioGenerator VenturesquadraScope Venture Fund

Bonfyrebonfyreapp.comin𝕏

Bonfyre provides employee engagement tools embedded within Microsoft Teams, offering campaigns, celebrations, communications, feedback, recognition, and team activities.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaSSt. Louis, US

Mark Sawyier(Executive Officer, Director)Chris Dornfeld(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardStephen Sawyier(Director)Rick Holton, Jr.(Director)Matthew Porter(Director)

Co-investorsCapital Innovators

Buck Surgicalbucksurgical.cominApr 2025

Buck Surgical develops surgical technologies aimed at improving outcomes for complex procedures and expanding patient access to reconstructive and limb-preserving treatments.

HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSt. Louis, US

Donald W. Buck II(Founder)Donald Buck(Executive Officer, Director)

Caeli Vascularcaelivascular.com

Caeli Vascular develops a medical device platform for the treatment of venous thrombotic disease, specifically designed to remove blood clots in deep vein thrombosis cases.

HealthtechMedical DevicesSt. Louis, US

CapyBiocapybio.comin

CapyBio provides tools to measure how closely cells match a target identity and to improve them, helping scientists and biopharma teams reduce failure in drug discovery, build stronger disease models, and advance cell-based therapies.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtech

Guillermo Rivera(Interim CEO, Co-Founder & CSO)Samantha Morris(Co-Founder)Kunal Jindal(Co-Founder & CTO)

Co-investorsCultivation Capital

Compatio AIcompatio.ai
ConGeniuscongenius.comin

ConGenius builds estimating software for small construction companies, aimed at helping contractors create bids quickly and accurately.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Ben Walsh(Founder)

Edison Rubberedisonrubber.com

Edison Rubber is developing a U.S. domestic supply of natural rubber produced from sunflowers as a biomaterial for American manufacturing.

AgTechCircular EconomyCleantechNew Materials

Laura Zaim(Chief Executive Officer)

Eepurleepurl.comin𝕏

Mailchimp is an email and SMS marketing platform that helps businesses of all sizes automate customer communications and drive revenue through AI-powered analytics and campaign tools.

E-commerceMarketing TechSaaS

Co-investors24 HaymarketDecisive PointFitz Gate VenturesForma PrimeHello TomorrowMapleblock Capital+8 more

Electrochaeaelectrochaea.comin

Electrochaea is a Power-to-Gas technology company whose patented biomethanation process uses a proprietary strain of archaea to convert CO2 and green hydrogen into grid-quality renewable e-methane.

BiotechCleantechDeep TechEnergy

Laurens Mets(Founder / Scientific originator)

Co-investorsMatterwave VenturesMunich Venture Partners

Eucliseseuclises.com

Euclises develops Euclicoxibs, COX-2 inhibitor drug candidates designed to treat cancers driven by COX-2.

BiotechHealthtech

Co-investorsiSelect FundCultivation Capital

Euclises Pharmaceuticals

BiotechSt. Louis, US

Robert W. Karr(Executive Officer, Director)Bobby W. Sandage, Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)John Talley(Director)Robert J. Calcaterra(Director)

BoardCharles Bolten(Director)Rick Ryan(Director)

Co-investorsiSelect FundAtlas VentureCultivation Capital

Euphrates Vasculareuphratesvascular.comAug 2018

BiotechSt. Louis, US

Troy Long(Executive Officer)Jeffrey Blair(Director)Tim Blair(Executive Officer)Eric Moessinger(Director)Robert Mitchell(Director)Thomas Hillman(Director)

Co-investorsOSF VenturesView VenturesCultivation Capital

Excite Pharmaexcitepharma.comin

Excite Pharma is an FDA-inspected, GMP/GLP-compliant contract research and manufacturing organization providing CMC services to pharmaceutical companies, with a focus on aseptic manufacturing and analytical chemistry across drug substance, drug product, and excipients.

BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices

FinLockerfinlocker.comin𝕏

This page is FinLocker's partners directory, listing partner organizations (such as Homegenius, TransUnion, Sagent, Total Expert, Argyle, and others) that operate across mortgage, real estate, credit, and financial services technology.

FintechPropTechSaaSClayton, US

Tim Stern(Co-Founder)inPeter P. Esparrago(Manager of Issuer)Brian Vieaux(Executive Officer)Andria Thomas(Executive Officer)Bryan Garcia(Chief Technology Officer)Henry Cason(Chief Executive Officer)

Co-investorsCultivation CapitalSixThirty Ventures

FitBarkfitbark.comin𝕏Feb 2014

FitBark makes GPS trackers and health monitoring devices for pets that provide real-time location tracking, activity metrics, and sleep monitoring.

ConsumerHardwareInsurTechIoTForest Hills, US

Davide Rossi(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inSara Rossi(Founder)in

Co-investorsFirebrand VenturesTechstars

Geneoscopy, Incgeneoscopy.comin𝕏

Geneoscopy develops innovative diagnostic technologies for gastrointestinal health, specifically focused on the detection of colorectal cancer.

BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSt. Louis, US

Andrew Barnell(Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder)inErica Barnell(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsBioGenerator VenturesDorm RoomiSelect FundCultivation Capital

Healiumtryhealium.comin𝕏

Healium is an immersive wellness platform that pairs VR with real-time biometric data such as EEG brainwaves and heart rate to give clinicians measurable, drug-free tools for managing patients' stress, anxiety, and pain.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthWellness & Fitness

Sarah Hill(Founder)Dr. Jeff Tarrant(Co-founder)

Co-investorsCitrine AngelsKCRise FundNueterra Capital

Healthy Hip Hophealthy.hiphopin𝕏

Healthy Hip-Hop is a music and entertainment platform offering original hip-hop content designed for children and families.

ConsumerCreator EconomyCrypto & Web3EdTechIoTMedia & EntertainmentKansas City, US

Roy Scott(Founder)in

Co-investorsTechstars

Hire Henryhirehenry.us

HireHenry builds autonomous mobile robots for material handling and logistics tasks.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainRobotics

Hypno Loopshypnoloops.com𝕏

Hypno Loops is a neuroscience-based brain-training platform that uses patent-pending audio looping technology, letting users record short personal messages and phrases turned into rhythmic "Neuro Signals" paired with soundscapes to interrupt negative patterns and build mental resilience.

ConsumerDigital HealthMental HealthWellness & Fitness

Immunophotonics, Inc.immunophotonics.comin

Immunophotonics is a clinical-stage biotech company developing novel treatments for solid-tumor cancers and infectious diseases by combining tumor ablation with systemic cancer immunotherapy.

BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthMedical DevicesSt. Louis, US

Dr. Hode(Co-Founder & Senior Fellow)Mr. Alleruzzo(Co-Founder & Director)Dr. Chen(Co-Founder)Dr. Robert Nordquist(Co-Founder)

BoardDavid Smoller(Director)inBobby Sandage(Director)in

Co-investorsBioGenerator VenturesiSelect FundCultivation Capital

Impetus Agricultureimpetusag.comDec 2020

Impetus Ag develops early- to late-stage agricultural technologies, with a focus on Bt discovery and development and insecticidal proteins for insect and pest control in crops.

AgTechBiotechDeep TechSt. Louis, US

Jeffrey Staub(Co-founder & former Chief Scientist)inMartha Schlicher(CEO, Board of Directors)inBrian McNulty(Dr. Brian McNulty became CTO on 1/1/2021)Alexander Hromockyj(CTO)inThomas Malvar(COO)inGanesh Kishore(Director)in

Co-investorsRadicle GrowthSwan Venture FundCultivation CapitalTet Ventures

Intramotevintramotev.cominAug 2022

Intramotev develops battery-electric retrofit technology for rail transportation, converting traditional railcars into independently-moving, self-propelled vehicles that reduce operational costs and emissions.

Advanced ManufacturingCleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationSt. Louis, US

Timothy Luchini(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inCorey Vasel(Executive Officer, Promoter)Alexander J. Peiffer(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Alex Peiffer(Founder)

BoardPalmer Anna(Director)Aubrie Pagano(Director)in

Co-investorsAdvantage Capital PartnersAera VCAlpaca VCCantos VenturesCorigin VenturesDecisive Point+5 more

iShare Medicalisharemedical.com

iShare Medical is an online platform that enables patients, healthcare providers, and payers to securely exchange and manage medical information.

Digital HealthHealthtech

iSite Mediaisitemediagroup.comin𝕏

iSite Media operates a network of digital video screens in venue restrooms that display short-form video advertisements during live sports events.

AdTechSports Tech

Co-investorsCultivation Capital

JAKAPAjakapa.com

JAKAPA is an assessment and learning platform that measures, trains, and tracks 32 essential soft skills across five domains (self-management, innovation, cooperation, social engagement, and emotional resilience) through weekly challenges, self-assessment data, and certifications.

EdTechFuture of WorkSaaS

Juristatjuristat.comin𝕏

Juristat provides a comprehensive intellectual property dataset and analytics platform for patent teams, helping patent practitioners and IP strategists make informed prosecution decisions and portfolio management choices.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureLegalTech

Co-investorsCapital Innovators

Kiositekiosite.com

Kiosite provides a suite of services that match job seekers to career and public-service opportunities, aiming to improve hiring accuracy, transparency, and efficiency for individuals, businesses, universities, and government.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaSSt. Louis, US

Michael Novack(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)Doris Lyons(Chief Operating Officer)Tyler(Chief Technical Architect)

Kremenak NanoTechkremenaknano.comin

Kremenak NanoTech (KNT) is a deep tech startup that develops patented and patent-pending nanoengineered material platform technologies and products, including Shredder, which uses material science to prevent microbial spoilage in commercial beverage production.

Deep TechFoodTechHardwareNew MaterialsColumbia, US

Jesse Kremenak(Founder, CEO & CTO)AJ Davis(COO)

Kultevat, Inc.kultevat.comin

Kultevat develops biomanufacturing using its Kultevar dandelion (TKS) to produce Kultra natural rubber and other biomaterials as regenerative, plant-based alternatives to petrochemical polymers like synthetic rubber.

AgTechBiotechCircular EconomyNew MaterialsCreve Coeur, US

Daniel R. Swiger(Founder & CEO)Ronald Nordquist(Executive Officer, Director)Roger N. Beachy(Executive Officer)Roger Beachy(Chief Science Officer)James Budzynski(Director)Lynnette S. Dillen(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsiSelect Fund

Kyphakypha.netin

Kypha develops clinical diagnostic tests for immune system biomarkers, particularly complement activity markers, and provides solutions for real-time immune insights across therapeutic areas.

BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesSt. Louis, US

Nick Staten(Executive Officer)T. Scott Glover(Executive Officer)Chad M. Stiening(Executive Officer, Director)R. Charles Moyer(Director)Paul K. Olson(Executive Officer, Director)T. Vernon Foster(Director)

Co-investorsBioGenerator VenturesSerra Ventures

Lean Medialeanmedia.com
Little Hootslittlehoots.com𝕏

LittleHoots is an app that lets families capture and organize their children's quotes, stories, and memories in a private digital space.

ConsumerCreator EconomySocialKansas City, US

Lacey(Founder)

Maximum Fidelity Surgical Simulationsmax-fi.comFeb 2020

HealthtechColumbia, US

Joss Fernandez(Class M Member, Manager and President)Robert Kallen(Class A Member and Manager)Andrew Lundberg(Manager)H. Edward Garrett, Jr.(Class B Member and Manager)Torico Jones(Class A Member, Manager and CEO)

MediBeacon Inc.medibeacon.comin𝕏

MediBeacon develops biocompatible fluorescent tracer agents detected by skin sensors for clinical diagnostic applications including kidney function assessment and gastrointestinal permeability measurement.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesSaint Louis, US

Richard Dorshow(Executive Officer, Director)Terence Stern(Executive Officer)Steven Hanley(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardSteven Miller(Director)David Present(Director)Cherine Plumaker(Director)

Co-investorsBioGenerator VenturesNewlin Investment Company LLC

Mentor Spacesmentorspaces.comin𝕏

Mentor Spaces provides a structured mentorship platform for nonprofits, universities, and companies to automate mentor-mentee matching, scheduling, and outcome tracking.

EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSDenver, US

Chris Motley(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactCapital InnovatorsTechstarsRethink Capital Partners

Moblicomoblicosolutions.comin𝕏

Moblico provides a mobile engagement and messaging platform for the sales teams of wholesale distributors, unifying text, chat, email, and WhatsApp into one inbox and using AI tools (OrderAssist AI, ProAssist AI) to turn messages, photos, and emails into ERP-ready quotes and orders.

AdTechMarketing TechSaaS

OpsCompanionopscompanion.aiin𝕏

Ops Companion builds AI systems that give organizations control over their data, infrastructure, and costs while reducing dependence on third-party platforms.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsAbstraction CapitalCultivation Capital

PayItpayitgov.cominJan 2016

PayIt provides digital payment and online services platforms to government agencies, helping residents pay bills and renew services online.

FintechGovTechSaaSKansas City, US

John Thomson(Founder and CEO)inMike Plunkett(Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer)John P Thomson(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Plunkett(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardScott Murphy(Director)inKevin Childress(Director)

Co-investorsInsight PartnersGovtech VenturesKCRise FundRoyal Street Ventures Management Company, LlcWeatherford CapitalAdvantage Capital Partners+1 more

Plastomics, Inc.plastomics.comOct 2025 · $5.8M

Plastomics develops trait delivery technology for agriculture using cell biology, plant tissue culture, transformation, and molecular biology methods.

AgTechBiotechSt. Louis, US

Jeffrey Staub(Executive Officer, Director)Elizabeth Gallegos(Executive Officer)

BoardMartha Schlicher(Executive Officer, Director)inBrian Clevinger(Director)Charles Bolten(Director)Dave Duncan(Director)

Co-investorsBioGenerator VenturesFulcrum Global CapitaliSelect FundCultivation CapitalProlog Ventures

Ponchiponchi.aiApr 2026

Columbia, US

Dale Austen Prouty(Executive Officer, Director)Stephen Edward Guthrie(Executive Officer, Director)Deepak Kumar Singh(Executive Officer, Director)

Popbookingspopbookings.com

PopBookings is an event staffing app for hiring and managing event workers such as brand ambassadors, promo models, samplers, and trade show staff.

B2B MarketplacesHR TechSaaSKansas City, US

Erika Klotz(Executive Officer, Director)Scott Hanson(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsArgonautic VenturesiSelect Fund

Proviera Biotechproviera.comFeb 2014

Proviera makes the ProLagen line of wetting, dispersing, and degreasing products used in early-stage hide processing for leather, removing the need for bactericides while preserving collagen fiber quality.

Advanced ManufacturingNew MaterialsKansas City, US

Matthew Wood(Executive Officer)

Quercus Bioquercusbio.com

Quercus uses generative AI to develop biology-based crop protection products aimed at being safe, specific, and environmentally responsible.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotech

Co-investorsAg Ventures AllianceService Provider CapitalSerra Ventures

RecallHQcellaride.com

RecallHQ provides VIN-level recall data and a private-label communications platform for automotive dealers and OEMs to conduct compliant recall outreach and drive service revenue.

Data & InfrastructureSaaS

Recursive Labsrecursivelabs.com

Recursive Labs builds visual customer engagement software that lets businesses see, guide, and assist customers in real time within their online environments.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS

Co-investorsCapital Innovators

Rezilient Healthrezilienthealth.comin𝕏

Rezilient Health provides primary and specialty care to employers and their families through a combination of in-person CloudClinics and telehealth services for a single flat fee.

Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessSt. Louis, US

Danish Nagda(Founder & CEO)Jeff Gamble(Founder & COO)

Co-investorsAcorn Pacific VenturesGOVO Venture PartnersHeadwater VenturesSeae VenturesTechstarsThe Council+1 more

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Missouri Technology Corporation made?
Missouri Technology Corporation has 77 tracked investments, including 4 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Missouri Technology Corporation invest at?
Missouri Technology Corporation invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Missouri Technology Corporation focus on?
Missouri Technology Corporation focuses on AgTech, Biotech, Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Missouri Technology Corporation located?
Missouri Technology Corporation is headquartered in St. Louis, US.
Who does Missouri Technology Corporation co-invest with?
Missouri Technology Corporation most often shares deals with Capital Innovators, BioGenerator Ventures, Techstars, among 69 tracked co-investors.

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