Event

Arch Grants Gala

The inaugural Arch Grants Gala will be a one of a kind celebration of the St. Louis entrepreneur community. The evening will emphasize networking along with a seated dinner, award presentation to Maxine Clark, and a short showcase of Arch Grants Winning Entrepreneurs. This will be the largest celebration of entrepreneurship that St. Louis has ever seen.

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Proceeds benefit Arch Grants, a game changing program, which launched in 2012. Our global competition awards $50,000 grants to promising startups that relocate to or stay in St. Louis. It is the only non-profit that enables donors to directly fund high quality startups. In the first year, Arch Grants gave grants to 15 companies and will increase that number to 20 - out of 700 applicants from across the world - for investment in 35 startups by July 2013. In addition to the grant, startups receive free legal, accounting, marketing, and mentoring support through extensive partnering with local organizations. Startups also benefit from Arch Grants' strong ties with the local university and investment communities. After receiving an initial Arch Grant, startups have the opportunity to receive an additional follow-on grant of $100,000 without giving up equity. Arch Grants is the recipient of the first St. Louis Regional Chamber, St. Louis Spirit Award, and the Mayor's Award. With national accolades, Arch Grants is creating an entrepreneurial launching pad that will reshape our great city. Arch Grants is a registered 501(c)(3).