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May 4, 2012

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Startups gain recognition in a crowded space

You only have to walk the halls at one of St. Louis’ science or technology incubators or listen to aging serial-entrepreneurs-turned-investors to know that there’s a buzz in the air. Entrepreneurs representing dozens of small and innovative startups are toiling away, perfecting their computer code, marketing materials and 30-second elevator pitches. Among these startups are many potential winners, and maybe just as many looming failures. But within the small community of entrepreneurs and investors in St. Louis, the following five companies are seen as having the potential to become success stories in the immediate future.

April 23, 2012

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New Venture Capital Group Cultivation Capital Announces First Three Investments

Yesterday we brought you the story of the exciting St.Louis startup LockerDome. LockerDome, the first social network for athletes (that’s been done right) has attracted the investment of Jim McKelvey, one of the co-founders of Square. LockerDome has so much going for it right now, that yesterday we asked is LockerDome the Groupon of St. Louis. Many folks from St.Louis chimed in on Twitter suggesting that LockerDome was even better than that.

April 22, 2012

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Is LockerDome St. Louis’ Groupon?

LockerDome is one hot startup coming out of St.Louis. It’s the first ever dedicated sports social network for youth and amateur sports. LockerDome has been likened to the Facebook or LinkedIn for athletes.

April 20, 2012

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New venture capital fund makes first investments

Cultivation Capital, a new venture capital fund focusing on technology companies in St. Louis, has made its first three investments.

April 9, 2012

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10 Reasons To Launch A Startup in St. Louis

You should launch your startup in St. Louis. Yes, St. Louis.

April 8, 2012

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Startups face a funding gap in St. Louis

Brian Matthews has been launching technology companies in St. Louis for nearly 20 years, and he says the region has more momentum than ever.

March 9, 2012

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St. Louis Business Journal: LockerDome to relocate, expand office downtown

The social media network for athletes, LockerDome, is joining the downtown St. Louis community.

February 21, 2012

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LockerDome Selected to Present at the Silicon Valley Bank Showcase

Soaring St. Louis tech startup LockerDome continues to gain national attention.

January 17, 2012

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Ideaverse: Lockerdome.com is the new place to be – for athletes and sports enthusiasts

Until now, sport enthusiasts, teams and athletes have not had anywhere to call home in the online world despite the unimaginable size of the sports industry, but all that is about to change.

January 10, 2012

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Tech Cocktail: Facebook For Fans And Athletes: LockerDome Wants to Be Your Recreational Social Network

Facebook owns social. LinkedIn owns professional. How about recreational? Certainly a lofty goal, but in looking at the market that LockerDome is going after, dreaming big is the only logical route.

January 6, 2012

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St. Louis Business Journal: LinkedIn for jocks raises $750,000

Jim McKelvey, co-founder of the mobile payment device company Square Inc., is throwing his support behind another St. Louis tech startup. This time, the action is taking place on a virtual playing field.

January 5, 2012

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Fast Company: Passion Play: LockerDome Wants To Win By Building A Better Facebook For Athletes

LockerDome's social network for amateur sports clubs and professional players just got a $750,000 capital injection. Square's Jim McKelvey, one of LockerDome's backers, says passion is its competitive advantage.

January 4, 2012

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TechCrunch: Square Co-Founder Jim McKelvey Backs The LinkedIn For Athletes LockerDome

LockerDome, a social sports community, has raised $750,000 in funding. Jim McKelvey, co-founder of Square invested in the startup and is joining LockerDome’s Board of Directors.

January 4, 2012

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Marketwatch: Co-Founder of Square Jim McKelvey Joins LockerDome's Board of Directors and Invests

Red-Hot Jim McKelvey Further Positions Upstart LockerDome for Strong Growth in 2012.

January 3, 2012

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Co-Founder of Square Jim McKelvey Joins LockerDome's Board of Directors and Invests

Red-hot Jim McKelvey further positions upstart LockerDome for strong growth in 2012.

December 22, 2011

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LockerDome Raises $750K to Become the LinkedIn for Sports

LockerDome opens up to the public, providing first-time access for millions of athletes, coaches, and fans to create their sports profile and connect with others for free.

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