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Arch Grants Awards $100,000 Growth Grant to OrgAcuity
Jul 8, 2026 · original
(pictured: Craig Starbuck Ph.D., Founder and CEO of OrgAcuity) ST. LOUIS, MO – Arch Grants, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has awarded $100,000 in non-dilutive funding to OrgAcuity , a St. Louis-based startup with a mission of making advanced people analytics accessible to organizations of every size. “We’re honored to receive this grant,” said Craig Starbuck, CEO of OrgAcuity. “It’s a powerful endorsement of the results we are driving as OrgAcuity becomes the essential engine for workforce intelligence and organizational change in this new era of work. This funding accelerates our roadmap, giving our customers the clarity to lead while their competition navigates blind spots with legacy tools built for the past. The future belongs to organizations that can successfully navigate this period of unprecedented change, and we’re excited to help our customers stay ahead of what’s next.”
Arch Grants Awards $100,000 Growth Grant to COUNSELMEDS
Jan 9, 2026 · original
(pictured: Marcus Howard, Founder and CEO of COUNSELMEDS) We are pleased to announce that we’ve awarded $100,000 in a non-dilutive Growth Grant to COUNSELMEDS, a St. Louis–based digital health company improving medication management and reducing hospital readmissions for high-risk Medicare and Medicaid patients. “We’re excited to support COUNSELMEDS as they scale a model that delivers meaningful clinical and financial impact,” said Gabe Angieri, Executive Director of Arch Grants. “Their pharmacist-led, technology-enabled approach addresses a critical gap in care for vulnerable populations while helping health systems reduce costs. COUNSELMEDS exemplifies the type of innovation we aim to accelerate through our work.” Launched in 2021, the Growth Grants program helps high-performing Arch Grants’ portfolio companies scale operations, secure follow-on capital, and deepen their regional roots
Arch Grants Awards $1.6 Million to 19 Startups and Welcomes Three New Fellows, Expanding Its Mission to Fuel St. Louis’ Future Through Entrepreneurship
Oct 23, 2025 · original
Powered By Local Philanthropy, Arch Grants’ Newest Startups Are Set to Make an Impact on St. Louis’ Business Landscape ST. LOUIS, MO – Arch Grants has awarded $1.6 million in non-dilutive grants to 19 innovative startups and welcomed three new Fellows into its expanding peer leadership network, underscoring the nonprofit’s growing role as a cornerstone of St. Louis’ innovation economy. Selected from hundreds of applicants to Arch Grants’ annual Startup Competition, the 2025 Cohort companies and Fellows collectively reflect the organization’s mission to build a more vibrant and resilient future for the region through entrepreneurship. Each company will receive $75,000 in non-dilutive grants, and awardees selected from outside Missouri will receive an additional $25,000 in grants to facilitate their relocation to St. Louis – a key requirement of the program. The 2025 Cohort includes compan
Arch Grants Marks Milestone with Headquarters Expansion and New Lending Program to Accelerate Startup Growth in St. Louis
Oct 15, 2025 · original
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 15, 2025 ST. LOUIS, Mo – Arch Grants today celebrated more than a decade of catalyzing St. Louis’ entrepreneurial renaissance with the grand opening of its expanded headquarters at 2315 Locust Street and the announcement of a new lending program designed to provide critical growth capital to local startups. Since its founding in 2012, Arch Grants has awarded over $18.9 million in equity-free grants to more than 270 startups. In turn, Arch Grants-backed companies have generated over $1.2 billion in revenue, attracted $870 million in follow-on capital, and created more than 4,000 jobs, transforming vacant storefronts into thriving businesses and fueling a stronger, more resilient regional economy. “This is a milestone moment for Arch Grants,” said Gabe Angieri, Executive Director of Arch Grants. “Over the last decade, we’ve evolved far beyond our startup compe
Arch Grants Fellows Company Whistle Systems Acquired by One10
Jul 17, 2025 · original
Congratulations to Drew Carter, Chris Dornfeld, and the entire Whistle Systems team on their acquisition by One10 ! Whistle’s award-winning technology, deep industry insight, and agile platform are now joining forces with One10’s scale and performance expertise. “By joining forces, we’re combining Whistle’s agile technology with One10’s proven expertise and scale, delivering clients even more powerful ways to drive performance,” said Drew Carter. Drew and Chris were instrumental in launching our Arch Grants Fellows Program in 2023. Their leadership and vision helped shape what has become a vital peer advisory network for some of St. Louis’ most promising startups. Even better? The Whistle team will continue to grow right here in St. Louis. This is what Arch Grants is all about: supporting exceptional founders who are building scalable companies, driving innovation, and expanding the star
Arch Grants Portfolio Companies Win Big At The Fire Awards
Jul 15, 2025 · original
Arch Grants portfolio companies had a blast at the recent St. Louis Business Journal Fire Awards! – Geneoscopy won in the Top Deals category, bolstered by their recent $105 million Series C round. – Intramotev won in the “Firms Over 5 Years Old” category. Their $14 million Series A raise and rollout of their TugVolt railcar technology brought home the trophy. – King of the Curve (KOTC) won in the “Firms Under 5 Years Old” category, aided by explosive growth and the rollout of their full-scale adaptive learning system. – Native Pet was a deserving finalist, as the company is on a roll with new national retail clients like PetSmart and Whole Foods. Congratulations to all finalists and winners! Read more about each company in the St. Louis Business Journal (subscription may be required). The post Arch Grants Portfolio Companies Win Big At The Fire Awards appeared first on Arch Grants .
Arch Grants Awards $200,000 to Two Local Companies Through Growth Grants Program
Jun 26, 2025 · original
(pictured: Stephen Von Rump, Co-Founder and CEO, Aegis Digital Health) We are pleased to announce that we’ve awarded $200,000 in non-dilutive Growth Grants to two St. Louis-based portfolio companies: Aegis Digital Health and Buck Surgical , each receiving $100,000 to advance to their next stage of growth. “We’re thrilled to support Aegis and Buck Surgical through Growth Grants,” said Gabe Angieri, Executive Director. “These startups reflect the innovation, grit, and determination that define St. Louis’ startup ecosystem. We’re proud to help accelerate their path from breakthrough to impact.” Launched in 2021, the Growth Grants program is designed to help existing Arch Grants portfolio companies scale operations, secure follow-on capital, and deepen their regional roots. Funds are awarded on a competitive basis and must be matched by additional external growth capital. Companies must main
KMOX Radio Tours MaxFi Surgical Simulations
May 27, 2025 · original
Megan Lynch of KMOX’s Total Information AM toured Arch Grants Fellows company MaxFi Surgical Simulations to learn about the company’s proprietary process to restore a cadaver’s vascular system for training purposes. LISTEN HERE The post KMOX Radio Tours MaxFi Surgical Simulations appeared first on Arch Grants .
Native Pet Supplements Now Available in All Whole Foods Stores
May 20, 2025 · original
GREAT NEWS: Native Pet (2020 Cohort) has announced entry into all 522 Whole Foods locations and is the first pet supplements brand the store has carried in its 45-year history! The brand’s entry this year into Whole Foods and Sprouts Farmers Market reflects the growing demand for high-quality pet wellness products developed by board-certified vet nutritionists. Native Pet believes pets deserve a wellness standard that reflects their place in the family, and the company is proud to meet the moment by supporting pet wellness across all food choices and budgets. Congratulations to Pat Barron , Dan Schaefer , and team! Keep going! Read more in the company’s recent press release . The post Native Pet Supplements Now Available in All Whole Foods Stores appeared first on Arch Grants .
Arch Grants Co-Founder Calls for St. Louis to Believe In Itself
May 13, 2025 · original
Image courtesy of St. Louis Business Journal Joe Schlafly, co-founder of Arch Grants and former Stifel executive, has a powerful message for St. Louis. After 35 years helping build Stifel from a $5 million company to one approaching $5 billion in revenue, Schlafly remains passionate about our city’s potential. In a recent interview with the St. Louis Business Journal , Schlafly shares his perspective on the region’s challenges, including what he calls our “civic lack of self-esteem” and the fragmentation across municipalities. But more importantly, he offers his vision for growth: building from within rather than chasing outside corporations. This philosophy drove him to co-found Arch Grants in 2011. We’ve since awarded over $18.5 million to 272 startups, creating more than 4,000 jobs and generating $1.2 billion in revenue for our region. “We want to build our own,” Schlafly explains in
KMOX Radio Interview Series – Rachel Burns of Bold Spoon Creamery
May 12, 2025 · original
The latest entry in our KMOX Radio interview series comes to us courtesy of Rachel Burns, Founder of Bold Spoon Creamery . Bold Spoon is a maker of small-batch, premium ice cream specializing in adult-focused flavors made with farm-fresh ingredients. In this appearance with Michael Calhoun, she shares her “farm to bowl” philosophy, her key distribution channels, and what Arch Grants has meant to her business. Enjoy! Listen to Rachel’s KMOX appearance: The post KMOX Radio Interview Series – Rachel Burns of Bold Spoon Creamery appeared first on Arch Grants .
King of the Curve is Crowned 2025 Inno Madness Champion
May 7, 2025 · original
In a competition that came down to two of Arch Grants’ best, we raise our glasses to 2023 Cohort company King of the Curve (KOTC) on being crowned the St. Louis Business Journal’s 2025 Inno Madness champion! Special props to 2018 Cohort company GiftAMeal and Founder Andrew Glantz on fighting all the way to the finals – it was a close one! Congratulations Heath Rutledge-Jukes and William Kelly on the big win! Read all about it in the St. Louis Business Journal . The post King of the Curve is Crowned 2025 Inno Madness Champion appeared first on Arch Grants .

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