Digital Sandbox KC
Overview
Digital Sandbox KC is a proof-of-concept program that provides project funding, support, and resources to early-stage technology startups in the Kansas City region. The program supports innovations in areas like mobile apps, big data, software platforms, hardware, and health care IT. It does not take an equity position in the companies it funds. Awardees receive up to $20,000 in project financing to cover expenses for personnel, market research, prototyping, and beta testing. The program is part of the Technology Venture Studio, which is housed within the UMKC Innovation Center.
Portfolio Companies
20
Website
digitalsandboxkc.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyphra Autonomy | Sep 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Roz | Aug 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| PlanIT Impact | Dec 2015 | Grant | Co-investor |
| TradeLanes | Dec 2017 | Grant | Co-investor |
| FastDemocracy | Jul 2018 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Digital Sandbox KC based?
Digital Sandbox KC is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
When was Digital Sandbox KC founded?
Founding year information for Digital Sandbox KC is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Digital Sandbox KC have?
Digital Sandbox KC has 20 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Digital Sandbox KC's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Cyphra Autonomy, Roz, PlanIT Impact, TradeLanes, FastDemocracy.
What was Digital Sandbox KC's most recent investment shown here?
Digital Sandbox KC's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Cyphra Autonomy in 2025.
What sectors does Digital Sandbox KC focus on?
Digital Sandbox KC focuses on Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Digital Sandbox KC focus on?
Digital Sandbox KC typically invests at the MultiStage stage.