iiM Making Headlines

KC's 2020 startup and venture capital scene nets the Midwest's top 3 exits

Here's a look back at Kansas City's venture capital investment scene last year, including Merriam-based venture capital firm iiM LLC, which had a record year.

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Woman-Led Midwest Angel Investment Firm iiM Invests $2.4m in 6 AgriFood Tech Startups

 Kansas City-based angel investment firm iiM (Innovation in Motion) has invested $2.37 million in a variety of early-stage agrifood tech startup companies covering everything from a bio-based plastic alternative to oral vaccines for livestock and companion animals.

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OP-based Innovation in Motion angel fund finds sweet spot in seed stage startups

A financial haven for entrepreneurs with fresh ideas in the agriculture, animal and human health spaces, Innovation in Motion (IIM) has made its ninth angel investment, said Lydia Kinkade.

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Green Dot Bioplastics Secures $6.5 Million to Expand Material Portfolio and Increase Production Capacity

Award-winning material science company, Green Dot Bioplastics has completed a $6.5 million Series A Preferred Round of financing. Fulcrum Global Capital led the investment round with the participation of existing and new investors, including Open Prairie through its Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund and iiM (Innovations in Motion).

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Mobility Designed raises nearly $900K from iiM, local investors

The seed round for Kansas City-based Mobility Designed is approaching seven figures following the support of a local investment firm.

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