Backing Breakthroughs: What It Takes to Build and Fund Life Sciences Companies

Located in the Chamber Board Room 

Kansas City has long been home to world-class innovation across biotechnology, healthcare, agriculture, diagnostics, medical devices, and digital health. As more science-based companies move from research to commercialization, one challenge remains consistent: connecting founders with investors who understand the unique opportunities and complexities of life sciences.

This panel will bring together life sciences founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders for a practical conversation about what it takes to build investment-ready companies and make informed investment decisions. Through real examples, panelists will discuss scientific validation, regulatory pathways, due diligence, market timing, and the relationships that help innovative companies successfully raise capital.

The session will also highlight lessons from KC BioHub's Investor Education Series, supported by the Missouri Technology Corporation, and how investor education is helping strengthen the region's life sciences ecosystem.