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Here’s how much St. Louis startups raised in 2021 β€” and why 2022 could be a strong year for VC funding

3 years 7 months ago
St. Louis startups reeled in the cash in 2021. Local startups raised $699 million in venture financing in 2021, according to a report published Friday by research firm PitchBook and the National Venture Capital Association. That’s up from the $490 million local startups snagged in 2020. The bulk of the 2021 funding came in the year’s second half, which included nearly $600 million in financing for St. Louis firms. The 2021 total marks the most venture funding St. Louis firms have raised in…
Nathan Rubbelke

Saint Louis Science Center temporarily closing due to Covid surge

3 years 7 months ago
Covid-19 is causing cancellations and closings as officials try to get the surge of cases under control. Some local restaurants have decided to temporarily shut down during this time, as have several St. Louis-area attractions. The latest to do so is the Saint Louis Science Center. In a news release Thursday, science center officials wrote, "Due to the surge of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 within the St. Louis community, the Saint Louis Science Center announced it will temporarily close for…
Amri Wilder, KSDK