Jim McKelvey

UNest raises $26M Series B to help parents save for their kids’ expenses

UNest, a fintech startup that provides financial planning tools for parents saving on behalf of their children, announced today that it raised $26 million in Series B funding led by The Artemis Fund.

WashU announces donation from Square co-founder to grow engineering school

Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) announced today that its engineering school received its largest single donation in history. The donation was offered by Square co-founder and WashU alumni J

Jack Dorsey Owns 24.4% Of Square

Square’s newly revealed IPO filing shows that co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey is the largest shareholder, owning 24.4% of the company. Square last raised capital at a $6 billion valuation, implying t

Square Opens Up An Office In Jack Dorsey’s Old Stomping Grounds, St. Louis

Square announced the opening of its fourth office today, and the location holds a special place in the hearts of its founders. Both CEO Jack Dorsey and co-founder Jim McKelvey are from St. Louis. The

LockerDome Lands $6M From Square Co-founder & More To Help Sports Fans Connect With Their Favorite Teams & Athletes

<a target="_blank" href="http://lockerdome.com/">LockerDome</a>, a social media publishing platform designed to connect sports fans with their favorite athletes, teams, brands and sports properties, a

Arch Grants Raises $2.5M To Turn St. Louis Into A Startup Hub; Square Co-founder Signs On

Entrepreneurs and small businesses are integral to the engine of job creation. <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/11/03/numbers-44-million">According to the White House</a>, companies less t