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EB Systems CrowdFlow Beacon Tech Used to Measure the record breaking 36,000 Oranje Fanwalk in Kansas City

June 26, 2026
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A fanwalk midday Thursday saw legions of Netherlands supporters march from downtown Kansas City to Crown Center — likely besting similar “Oranje Army” fan parades this month ahead of earlier World Cup matches in Texas, according to beacon technology from a Kansas City-based crowd-tracking startup. Netherlands fans crowd around the KC Streetcar stop outside Union […]

KC startup’s tech deployed at all FIFA Fan Festivals, stadiums to measure World Cup impact

June 26, 2026
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Getting the call to deploy EB Systems’ crowd-tracking technology at some of the world’s most massive events is becoming “business as usual” for the Kansas City startup, but a weeks-long opportunity tied to the FIFA World Cup takes the stakes to an unprecedented level, said Jonathan Ruiz. Jonathan Ruiz, co-founder of EB Systems alongside Brendan […]

2024 Startups to Watch: EB Systems tracking toward mainstream adoption at major events across KC, US

January 7, 2024
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Startland News editors selected EB Systems as one of the startups that editors believe will make some of the most compelling news in the next 12 months.

KC’s EB Systems helping count crowds, enhance big events in the metro

June 26, 2023
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The Kansas City-based tech startup counting how many people come to the metro’s big events could enhance the 2026 FIFA World Cup Experience.

AI, Bluetooth tech could push traffic to businesses, boost equity when World Cup comes to KC

May 25, 2023
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This spring’s NFL Draft served as a beta test for Kansas City’s implementation of bluetooth technology, preparing the city for the World Cup in 2026.

Tech company says bluetooth is solution to driving business during big events

May 13, 2023
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When tourists visit Kansas City, Missouri, for the World Cup in 2026, they might interact with an AI tour guide and apps based on Bluetooth technology.

EB Systems Selected as a LaunchKC Grant Recipient

November 28, 2022
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EB Systems is one of six early-stage companies selected in 2022 by LaunchKC to receive $50,000 in non-dilutive grants, plus access to support and networking.

Black & Veatch Selects 18 Partners to Participate in COVID-19 Response Accelerator, including EB Systems

July 22, 2020
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Black & Veatch selected EB Systems for indoor/on-site tracking, contact tracing, and real-time alerting systems using Bluetooth wearables at IgniteX COVID-19 Response Accelerator.

How many fans packed parade route for Chiefs? Crowd counting a touchdown for KC’s EB Systems

April 28, 2020
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Many fans skipped the Chiefs victory rally at Union Station – opting to fight for their right to party nearby, according to crowd data from a Kansas City startup.