Arch Grants
St. Louis, Missouriarchgrants.org
Overview
Arch Grants is a non-profit organization that accelerates economic development and community revitalization by providing $75,000 equity-free grants and pro bono support services to entrepreneurs who locate their early-stage businesses in St. Louis. Through its rigorously competitive Global Startup Competition, Arch Grants retains and attracts the most innovative entrepreneurs to the St. Louis region. This program is an aggressive effort to inspire the next generation of employers, civic leaders, and philanthropists for St. Louis.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfa-Ruby | Oct 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Everywhere Apparel | Oct 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Jet.Build | Oct 2025 | Grant | Lead |
| ChiChi Foods | Oct 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| SweetSpot | Jun 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
Key People
Joe Schlafly
Co-Founder
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.