Missouri Technology Corporation
Melissa Grizzle is a seasoned professional in the venture capital and entrepreneurial development sectors, currently serving as a Venture Capital Portfolio Manager at Missouri Technology Corporation since December 2022. Prior to this role, Melissa was the Director of Entrepreneur Development at ITEN from October 2014 to December 2022, significantly contributing to the growth of the St. Louis tech innovation ecosystem. Earlier experience includes serving as Director of Administration and Corporate Secretary at Akermin, Inc., where Melissa managed aspects of a cleantech startup funded through both venture capital and federal grants. Additional roles include Manager of Operations & Client Services at BioGenerator and Administrative Assistant/Deal Team Coordinator at Monsanto. Melissa holds a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration and a Bachelor of Educational Studies, along with an Associate of Applied Science in Sign Language Interpretation from institutions including the University of Missouri-Columbia and St. Louis Community College.
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Missouri Technology Corporation
Investing directly in early stage ventures through the IDEA funds and supporting the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem through the MOBEC grant program, the Missouri Technology Corporation ("MTC") is a public-private partnership created by the Missouri General Assembly to promote entrepreneurship and foster the growth of new and emerging high-tech companies. The Innovation, Development, and Entrepreneurship Advancement (IDEA) Funds are deployed through four programs: Missouri TechLaunch, Seed Capital Co-Investment Program, Venture Capital Co-Investment Program, and the High-Tech Industrial Expansion Program. Companies in the applied engineering, defense and homeland security, biomedical science, animal health, and plant sciences seeking seed or venture funding are encouraged to apply. Through the Missouri Building Economic Capacity (MOBEC) program, MTC makes strategic investments that expand the support system for entrepreneurs that are commercializing new technologies or that enhance the capacity of Missouri to grow its innovation economy. Eligible Applicants are public or private non-profit Missouri research institutions and non-profit entrepreneurial support and related organizations. More information about each program can be found on the MTC website.