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Scout startups in Kansas City
Learn where early startup activity happens in Kansas City and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- United States
- Population
- 475,378
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Kansas City ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #114 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 81 to 90 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
19 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Kansas City
Investors 11
Investor
InvestorInvesting in fast-growing B2B software companies.
InvestorPartners for the Underestimated
The 3 most prominent of 11. Browse all investors
Accelerators 4
AcceleratorEmpowering entrepreneurs through mentorship and resources.
AcceleratorEmpowering students through innovative educational initiatives.
AcceleratorAccelerating startups and fostering innovation.
The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all accelerators
Venture studios 3
Venture studioIncubating innovation for tech transfer and commercialization.
Venture studioBuilding real products from real problems.
Venture studioEmpowering founders to validate and launch their startups.
Incubators 1
IncubatorEmpowering entrepreneurs through education and resources.
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Your way in
Raising in Kansas City
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Kansas City
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Explore dealflowScouting in Kansas City
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Kansas City
How does Kansas City rank as a startup ecosystem?
Kansas City is #114 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 2 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Kansas City?
Superscout has profiles for 11 investors based in Kansas City, including Nueterra Capital, Five Elms Capital and Flyover Capital.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Kansas City?
Yes. Superscout lists 4 accelerators, 1 incubator and 3 venture studios based there, including BetaBlox, Ennovation Center and Anticipate Ventures.
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Sources and known limits
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Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.
The population value has no measurement date in the canonical record and should be treated as approximate context.
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