UMSL Accelerate
Overview
UMSL Accelerate is the entrepreneurship and innovation center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL). It functions as an accelerator program and hub that provides funding, mentorship, and educational support to startups founded by students, faculty, and community members. The center runs various programs, including the Anchor Accelerator, a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Accelerator, and has partnered on corporate initiatives like the Ameren Accelerator. These programs offer grants and investments to early-stage companies to foster innovation and support the St. Louis startup ecosystem.
Portfolio Companies
15
Website
umsl.eduInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allumia | Nov 2019 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Hire Henry | Dec 2020 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Applied Particle Technology | Sep 2018 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| HeXalayer | Nov 2019 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Switched Source Inc. | Oct 2017 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is UMSL Accelerate based?
UMSL Accelerate is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.
When was UMSL Accelerate founded?
Founding year information for UMSL Accelerate is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does UMSL Accelerate have?
UMSL Accelerate has 15 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in UMSL Accelerate's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Allumia, Hire Henry, Applied Particle Technology, HeXalayer, Switched Source Inc..
What was UMSL Accelerate's most recent investment shown here?
UMSL Accelerate's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Hire Henry in 2020.
What sectors does UMSL Accelerate focus on?
UMSL Accelerate focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does UMSL Accelerate focus on?
UMSL Accelerate typically invests at the Early stage.