InvestMidwest

InvestMidwest is an annual venture capital forum dedicated to connecting innovative startups with the capital and resources they need to thrive. The forum focuses on sectors such as AgriFood, MedTech, and Digital Technology, aiming to highlight the significant innovation occurring across the Midwest and to foster the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem. By bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals, InvestMidwest plays a pivotal role in driving economic development and supporting the growth of high-potential startups in the area.

The event features a mix of on-stage content, structured networking sessions, and one-on-one meetings, providing multiple opportunities for participants to build trust-based relationships that can lead to successful investments. Presenting companies typically seek funding ranging from $1 million to $20 million and project revenues of $20 million within five years. This platform not only offers startups the chance to showcase their business to a wide audience of active investors but also enables investors to discover promising opportunities within the Midwest's dynamic market.

Since its inception, InvestMidwest has been instrumental in connecting over 740 Midwestern companies with investors, facilitating nearly $5 billion in funding. The forum alternates annually between St. Louis and Kansas City, with the 2025 event scheduled for May 6-7 in St. Louis, Missouri. This 25th anniversary event underscores InvestMidwest's commitment to strengthening the Midwest's position as a hub for innovation and investment, continuing to support the commercialization of technologies in key industry areas and contributing to the region's economic growth.