Angel investors in Missouri are individuals who invest their own money in early-stage companies, often through angel groups and networks in cities such as Kansas City, St. Louis and Springfield. Most private raises are made with accredited investors under federal Regulation D exemptions, with state notice filings where required. PitchStreet currently lists 5 member profiles based in Missouri: 1 investor and 4 ventures seeking funding.
St. Louis and Kansas City give Missouri two major business centres, with particular strengths in plant and animal sciences, healthcare, financial services and logistics.
Investors in Missouri most often back companies in plant and animal sciences, healthcare and biosciences and financial services. The profiles below are from members who list Missouri as their location.
Missouri at a glance
- Major business centres: Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield and Columbia
- Key industries: plant and animal sciences, healthcare and biosciences, financial services, manufacturing and logistics
- Universities and research institutions: Washington University in St. Louis and University of Missouri
- Neighbouring states: Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska
How to raise money in Missouri
Start with the people closest to your market: angel groups and pitch events in Kansas City and St. Louis, university and research networks such as Washington University in St. Louis, accelerators, and founders who have already raised in Missouri. Investors on PitchStreet list how much capital they have available, so you can shortlist before you reach out.
Most U.S. startups raise from accredited investors under Regulation D. For individuals that generally means income above $200,000 a year ($300,000 with a spouse or partner) or a net worth above $1 million excluding their home. Missouri may also require a notice filing for your offering, and some states offer tax credits for investing in qualified small businesses. Ask a securities lawyer which rules apply to your raise.
What investors in Missouri look for
Beyond a strong team and early traction, investors tend to know their own region's leading industries best. In Missouri that means plant and animal sciences, healthcare and biosciences and financial services. If your company fits one of them, say so, and point to local customers, partners or talent that give you an advantage.