Cheyenne startups receive seed funding for endeavors

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Two Cheyenne-based startups were awarded seed funding for their projects by IMPACT 307 – Southeast Wyoming Innovation Launchpad, or SEWYIL.

Developed in collaboration with the University of Wyoming and Laramie County Community College, the SEWYIL is a platform for Albany and Laramie County residents to pitch their business ideas with the opportunity to raise thousands of dollars in seed funding, according to a press release from IMPACT 307 – SEWYIL.

During a May 23 IMPACT 307 – SEWYIL Pitch Night at the Surbrugg-Prentice Auditorium, the local entrepreneurs presented their startup ideas to a panel of judges.

The event's four finalists were:

Earthside Birth & Wellness, MCCares and Edge Flyte were awarded as recipients of the seed funding.

The panel of judges for the event included Betsey Hale, CEO of Cheyenne LEADS; Rocky Case, Center Director of Manufacturing Works; and Dennis Ellis, Microsoft TechSpark Manager, Wyoming, Microsoft.

To learn more, visit impact307.org.

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