Mid America Angels

Gross-Wen Technologies, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets a wastewater treatment solution to recover nutrients from wastewater to municipalities and wastewater-producing industries. It offers revolving algal biofilm (RAB) system that recovers nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater while producing algae biomass that could be sold as a fertilizer or bioplastic. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Slater, Iowa.

Stackify, LLC is a provider of developer tools aimed at enhancing application performance. Founded by Matt Watson in January 2015, the company is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas. Stackify offers two primary products: Prefix and Retrace. Prefix provides detailed insights into application logs, errors, and queries, while Retrace delivers comprehensive application performance management, including log management, error monitoring, and application metrics. The company's solutions facilitate full-stack observability, allowing software developers to effectively monitor and troubleshoot their applications. Additionally, Stackify offers a cloud-based platform that provides valuable performance insights, ensuring that developers can optimize their applications efficiently.

Life Equals is a health supplement startup which sells vitamins and supplement products. Its first product line is premium health and nutrition products which focus on preventative health using bio-available and whole food blends. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Kansas City.

Flow Forward Medical develops vascular access sites designed to improve post-surgery success rates. The Arteriovenous Fistula Eligibility (AFE) System is a small, temporary, external blood pump designed to stimulate flow-mediated dilation to make more patients eligible for arteriovenous fistula (AVF) and increase success rates after surgery. The establishment of a reliable AVF reduces morbidity and mortality in hemodialysis patients, as well as the overall cost of care. The company was founded in 2014 by Frank Nicholas Franano and is headquartered in Olathe, Kansas.

Artio Medical develops endovascular medical devices for the embolization of vessels, aneurysms, and other vascular structures. The company's first products enable precise and immediate occlusion and rapid sealing of cerebral aneurysms and other target vessel segments using an over-the-wire microcatheter platform. These products enable physicians to perform better, faster, and safer vascular occlusion procedures. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Olathe, Kansas.

Hilary’s is the creator of convenient and culinary foods that are made from real ingredients and are free from common allergens. They are helping to heal the American diet by bringing these foods to all people who seek tasty, nourishing cuisine. Their products forge innovative culinary paths and disrupt the status quo. We care about the health of their customers, employees and ecosystem.

Kenzen, Inc. specializes in developing personal health wearables, notably the Kenzen ECHO, a wireless smart patch designed for health and performance monitoring. This innovative patch offers personalized health insights and notifications that aid in improving performance, recovery, and injury prevention. The ECHO system includes components such as disposable patch sensors, a USB charging cable, and a mobile application that provides real-time data on users' performance and health. Kenzen's technology serves various sectors, including industrial environments, where it helps monitor vital signs to prevent heat-related injuries and over-exertion. The company, founded in 2014 by Sonia Sousa and Steve Pecko, operates from San Francisco, California, and distributes its products through various channels, including resellers and retail locations.

Artio Medical develops endovascular medical devices for the embolization of vessels, aneurysms, and other vascular structures. The company's first products enable precise and immediate occlusion and rapid sealing of cerebral aneurysms and other target vessel segments using an over-the-wire microcatheter platform. These products enable physicians to perform better, faster, and safer vascular occlusion procedures. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Olathe, Kansas.

Voxello, Inc. specializes in developing and marketing communication devices aimed at improving the interaction capabilities of disabled hospitalized patients. The company's flagship product, known as noddle, is a communication device that integrates with ventilators and utilizes Bluetooth technology to connect with other devices. Voxello's innovative approach includes patented technology that detects subtle gestures, allowing patients to access nurse call systems and utilize a proprietary chat application. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Coralville, Iowa, Voxello aims to create universally adaptable assistive technology devices, including a range of input devices such as microphones and switches, to enhance communication for patients in hospitals and long-term care settings.

Rawxies LLC produces and supplies cookies. It offers cookies in various flavors, including chocolate brownie, banana nut bread, chocolate chip cookie dough, cranberry pecan, lemon poppy seed, and mint chocolate chip cookies; crunch packs; and various packs for chocolate and fruit lovers. The company offers its products through stores in the United States, as well as online. It also offers T-shirts, tanks, and bags online. Rawxies LLC was founded in 2012 and is based in Kansas City, Missouri.

Bulu Box builds and rebuilds subscription box programs. It is one of the first subscription boxes and continues to pioneer the industry. The website bulubox.com continues to operate while the Bulu Box team works with multi-billion dollar companies executing full or à la carte Turnkey Subscription Box Solutions. Bulu Box is the Subscription Box Champion working with partners to win. It was created in 2011 and launched in 2012.

Nitride Solutions Inc. develops and manufactures aluminum nitride products for the electronics market. It offers aluminum nitride templates (AlN on sapphire) for use in deep-UV LEDs; bulk aluminum nitride substrates that enable high-power switches, motor controls, and UV laser diodes; and aluminum nitride coatings on copper or aluminum that simplify electronic device structures while maintaining thermal conductivity and voltage resistance. The company’s products are used for the needs of water and air, power generation, and transmission and higher-speed communications. Nitride Solutions Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in Wichita, Kansas.

EyeVerify Inc. specializes in eye-based biometric solutions for mobile devices, offering a product known as EyePrint ID. This patented technology uses the existing cameras on smartphones to capture and analyze the unique pattern of blood vessels in the eye, providing a secure and password-free authentication method. EyePrint ID is designed for both smartphones and tablets, protecting sensitive data with a high entropy encryption key comparable to a complex 50-character password. The solution requires only a 1MP camera, making it accessible for businesses aiming to enhance security for their customers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, EyeVerify operates as a subsidiary of Ant Financial Services Group since 2016.