The Arch Grants Impact
2017 Annual Report
We’re here to ignite innovation and ingenuity in St. Louis.
Our Recipients are scientists, artists, educators, evangelists, trendsetters, innovators, and disruptors. But they all share a common desire: to create something useful, memorable, and groundbreaking.
Our Impact
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As the narrative within St. Louis shifts, the nation is taking notice.
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Our Recipients have gone on to great success in St. Louis and beyond:
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Our Recipients have gone on to great success in St. Louis and beyond:
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Our Recipients have gone on to great success in St. Louis and beyond:
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And thanks to our communal effort, St. Louis has garnered national attention for its startup ecosystem.
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And thanks to our communal effort, St. Louis has garnered national attention for its startup ecosystem.
Meet the 2017 Recipients
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Agrela Ecosystems
St Louis, MO
High-value “smart” field crop sensor platform for agricultural applications.
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Allison Mitchell
New York, NY
Emerging luxury handbag label that designs and produces pieces made from exotic textiles, hides, and skins.
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AppsCo
Sarpsborg, Norway
Advanced Cloud IAM (Identity Access Managment) solution.
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clEAR
St. Louis, MO
Auditory brain training for people with hearing loss via web-based computer games.
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Corvus Robotics
Chicago, IL
Intelligent aerial robotics that help warehouses and distribution centers improve their inventory processes.
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Demestik by Reuben Reuel
St. Louis, MO
Womenswear brand offering made-to-order dresses.
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Drug Design Methodologies
St. Louis, MO
Novel software that accelerates pharmaceutical pipelines by optimizing drug-target binding.
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Lean Media
Chesterfield, MO
Digital marketing startup that helps agribusinesses reach target audiences online with greater precision, frequency, and control.
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MakersValley
New York, NY
Online platform connecting designers with Italian apparel manufacturers.
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MetKnow
Tulsa, OK
Patented name recognition flash card and quizzing software.
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MyStrengthBook
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Web-based platform that optimizes athletes’ performance in the gym.
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OutdoorMetrix
St. Charles, Missouri
Hunt performance and trail camera management application for hunters and wildlife managers.
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Rozzy Learning Company
St. Louis, MO
Edtech company that develops STEM software for grades K-8.
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SentiAR
St. Louis, MO
Digital health company developing a holographic platform for interventional procedures.
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Strayos
Glendale, MO
3D computer vision platform for Mining and Quarry blasting operations.
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SunStation USA
St. Louis, MO
Resource for community sunscreen dispensers.
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VaxNewMo
St. Louis, MO
Developer of next-gen pneumococcal conjugate vaccines.
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ViTAL
St. Louis, MO
Software that makes digital learning content accessible to blind and visually impaired students.
Arch Grants brings our Recipients the connections they need to thrive in St. Louis.
For our Recipients, the right introduction or opportunity can spark exponential change and growth.
Arch Grants gives startups the resources they need to expand their teams, launch their products, and grow their domestic and international footprints.
As you can see, our initial investments have been quickly outpaced by our Recipients' revenue and capital raised. Soon, total revenue will overtake total capital.
Our Recipients have obtained patents in 14 sectors, a sign our region is generating significant innovation across industries
74% of our companies are owned or co-owned by women, veterans, immigrants, or people of color.
Thank you to our Donors and Contributors
Board-Led Companies & Board Members
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