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Arch Grants offers startups funding in the form of grants and supports the startups as they remain or transition to downtown St. Louis, MO. Since 2012, the Arch Grants Business Plan Competition selects promising startups to receive $75,000, as well as legal, accounting, and marketing support. After receiving an initial Arch Grant, startups have the opportunity to secure a second round of up to $100,000 in funding along with direct access to St. Louis-based angel investors. In 2012 Arch Grants awarded $750,000 cash to 15 startups, in addition to two $100,000 follow on grants and in 2013, $100,000,000 was awarded through 20 grants.
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