CyberUp and TechSTL Anchor St. Louis’ Emerging Innovation District with Move to Downtown North
CyberUp and TechSTL are relocating to The Post Building in Downtown North, expanding workforce and startup programs and strengthening St. Louis’ growing innovation economy.
ST. LOUIS – (February 1, 2026) — CyberUp and TechSTL have announced their relocation to The Post Building in Downtown North, marking a significant investment in St. Louis’ growing innovation economy and reinforcing the city’s expanding leadership in technology, cybersecurity, data, and intelligence-driven industries.
The move builds on the region’s long-standing global strength in medical research, biomedical science, and advanced manufacturing, signaling a broader evolution toward a diversified, future-ready economy rooted in local talent and entrepreneurship.
CyberUp is nationally recognized for building a more inclusive cybersecurity workforce through youth education, technical training, and registered apprenticeships. The organization has reached more than 2,500 K-12 students, trained over 600 adults through its LevelUp programs, and maintains a 95% apprenticeship completion rate—helping position St. Louis as a leader in cybersecurity talent development.
TechSTL, the region’s founding Tech Council, serves the largest and most diverse professional tech network in the St. Louis area, connecting talent, startups, anchor institutions, and industry partners. A City of St. Louis–based 501(c)(6), TechSTL is establishing a long-term hub at The Post Building to deliver workforce programs, bootcamps, and industry-driven initiatives that expand access to opportunity and strengthen the region’s tech ecosystem.
TechSTL also manages the StartupSTL initiative to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem of the Metro, which is funded by the Missouri Technology Corporation. Serving as a data steward, TechSTL recently released the 2025 StartupSTL Study, which reported startup growth increasing 50% and job creation rising 34% in just one year—evidence that locally owned businesses are driving economic momentum, particularly in professional and technical services.
“The decision by CyberUp and TechSTL to locate in Downtown North reflects exactly the kind of momentum Downtown Forward is working to accelerate,” said Matt O’Leary, Executive Director, Downtown Forward. “This is what progress looks like—mission-driven organizations choosing to invest in the urban core, strengthen connectivity, and help reshape how our region experiences downtown as a place to work, walk, collaborate, and build the future.”
Located in Downtown North, The Post Building has emerged as a center for innovation and collaboration, already home to companies including Square, Block, and Scale AI, along with federal and civic partners. Its growing tenant mix reflects renewed confidence in St. Louis as a place where companies can grow, talent can thrive, and ideas can scale.
With CyberUp and TechSTL establishing a presence at The Post Building, St. Louis is extending an open invitation to entrepreneurs, technologists, educators, and mission-driven organizations ready to build what’s next.
Organizations seeking to grow in a city defined by innovation, resilience, and opportunity are encouraged to join the Downtown North innovation community and take part in shaping the next chapter of St. Louis’ economy.
The future of St. Louis is being built here.
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StarWood Group Signs Scale AI Center to The Post Building, Fueling Growth in Downtown North St. Louis
StarWood Group today announced it has signed a major lease with Scale AI, a leader in artificial intelligence, to locate Scale’s growing St. Louis AI Center inside the city’s historic Post Building.
ST. LOUIS – (August 13, 2025) – StarWood Group today announced it has signed a major lease with Scale AI, a leader in artificial intelligence, to locate Scale’s growing St. Louis AI Center inside the city’s historic Post Building. Along with recent successes at The Globe Building, the move validates the iconic downtown property’s role in the growing Geospatial sector with a leading-edge AI tenant. This marks an important milestone in the continued growth of the Downtown North district.
Scale AI will occupy approximately 8% of The Post Building, utilizing its state-of-the-art facility with advanced connectivity and collaborative workspaces. The company plans to open the doors to its new lab and welcome its workforce in October.
“We are thrilled to welcome Scale AI to The Post Building,” said John Berglund, Manager of StarWood Group. “This partnership is the perfect marriage of history and innovation—a 20th-century landmark that will now be home to a 21st-century technology powerhouse. Scale’s commitment is a testament to the vision for The Post Building and a massive vote of confidence in the future of Downtown North as a vibrant hub for technology and innovation.”
Scale AI’s St. Louis AI Center was founded to support the critical geospatial data needs of the U.S. Government. The company’s presence in St. Louis is a core part of its mission to build a center of gravity for national security, one forged from human capital and high-fidelity data. The center has become a significant local employer, creating accessible career pathways for a diverse workforce, with many employees joining without prior experience in AI or geospatial science.
“Scale AI has continued to grow its presence in St. Louis and it's a powerful example of the inclusive growth we are building in our city,” said St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer. “By planting its flag in the historic Post Building, Scale is not only helping to revitalize our downtown core but is also creating the accessible technology careers that will power our economy for years to come. We are proud to have them as a partner in building a more vibrant and prosperous future for all St. Louisans.”
The move represents a significant step forward for the StarWood Group’s Post Building and the Downtown North district, a multi-phase development project aimed at creating a dynamic, mixed-use community and innovation hub.
“St. Louis is cementing its role as a national leader in geospatial intelligence, and Scale AI is at the forefront of that movement,” said U.S. Representative Wesley Bell (MO-01). “This expansion into the Post Building is more than just a new office—it’s a major investment in our local workforce. I commend Scale for its deep commitment to our community and for proving that the technology of the future can and should be built right here in the heartland.”
“The Post Building provides the ideal environment for the next chapter of our growth in St. Louis,” said AJ Segal, Head of the St. Louis AI Center at Scale AI. “We came to St. Louis four years ago to be close to our government partners and build the nation’s premier team for geospatial AI. This new space will allow us to continue investing in our 250-person team and the entire local ecosystem. We are proud to be a catalyst for innovation in Downtown North and are committed to making St. Louis the undisputed best place in the world to cultivate the talent that is so critical to our national security.”
About StarWood Group
The Starwood Group is a Missouri-based investment and development firm advancing the future of geospatial intelligence, financial technology, and entrepreneurial growth in St. Louis. The Starwood Group connects people, capital, and infrastructure to create high-impact spaces that drive inclusive economic development. Together, we’re helping to chart a new, smarter North for Downtown St. Louis and the region.
About Scale AI
Scale AI is a humanity-first AI company that lays the groundwork for AI innovation, offering products that help build, deploy, and evaluate the AI models of Scale’s customers. From its earliest days working with the leading autonomous vehicle companies to its work today with the leading Frontier AI labs and governments around the world, Scale is an important component of the larger AI ecosystem in America.
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Advancing with Geospatial Tech: The Post Building's Digital Twin
Our latest project involves creating a digital twin of The Post Building. It's a digital version of our physical space, allowing us to better understand and manage our building. Think of it as a practical tool for planning and analysis, helping us make more informed decisions for the future. It will also allow us to better show off our space to prospective tenants and partners.
The Downtown North Insight District is evolving into notable, national hub for geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) and financial technology (Fintech). Here at The Post Building, we are actively exploring how geospatial technologies can enhance how our tenants interact with and utilize space in the district.
IN THE HEART OF ST. LOUIS, the Downtown North Insight District is emerging as a notable, national hub for geospatial intelligence and financial technology. Here at The Post Building, we are excited to be a part of that transformation. In 2020, our historic renovation evolved the old St. Louis Post-Dispatch headquarters into a crucial regional base for Fintech leaders Square and Cash App. Just a block away, The Globe Building is home to several GEOINT and defense contractors, including General Dynamics, Esri, and Maxar Technologies. Not far from there, the T-Rex incubator on Washington Avenue is busy nurturing a variety of promising startups and leading critical initiatives, such as the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's Moonshot Labs. Meanwhile, we are exploring how geospatial technologies can enhance how our tenants interact with and utilize space at The Post Building.
DIGITAL TWINS: A SMART ADDITION
Our latest project involves creating a digital twin of The Post Building. It's a digital version of our physical space, allowing us to better understand and manage our facilities. Think of it as a practical tool for planning and analysis, helping us make more informed decisions for the future. It will also allow us to better show off our space to prospective tenants and partners.
With the help of Matterport, we've digitally mapped the 5ᵗʰ and 6ᵗʰ floors.These are the current rentable floors, as the others are in use. This technology serves several practical purposes:
Virtual Tours: Prospective tenants can now get a feel for the building from anywhere, simplifying the decision-making process.
Efficient Building Management: The digital scans are proving valuable for maintaining and managing the building more effectively.
Design and Compliance Insights: These models are helpful for checking compliance and planning future design changes.
ACTIONABLE OBSERVABILITY: SENSING THE SUBTLE CHANGES
Tautuk, a device identity and assurance company based in Boston, will soon be adding smart sensors to our building. These will measure various environmental and physical aspects of the building, providing us with valuable data to understand and adapt to our building more effectively.
For example, Tautuk sensors can measure minute changes in temperature and humidity throughout the day. They can monitor the amount of methane and CO2 buildup in different parts of the premises, then adjust heating, ventilation, and cooling accordingly to keep the building running as efficiently as possible.
Combined with the highly precise digital twin captured by Matterport, these two technologies form the basis for transforming The Post Building into a living reference implementation of modern ‘Smart Buildings’.
GEOSPATIAL TECH IN REAL ESTATE
Incorporating geospatial technology, like the digital twin concept, is becoming increasingly relevant in commercial real estate. In Downtown St. Louis and beyond, these tools are not just about showcasing a property, they allow us to understand it better, then enable us to make smarter decisions:
Efficiency and Sustainability: These technologies help illustrate how buildings like ours can operate more efficiently.
Making Informed Decisions: Prospective tenants can explore and evaluate spaces remotely, which is especially beneficial for those considering a move to the Downtown North Insight District.
Data-Driven Management: The integration of environmental data from Tautuk sensors informs our building management strategies.
The Post Building is adopting these technologies, not just for the sake of innovation, but for tangible improvements in how e manage and present our space. It’s a more thoughtful approach to integration technology in the work space, right here in Downtown St. Louis.
Ultimately, our goal is to bring the future of Smart Building innovation to St. Louis. What you see here is just the beginning, so check back often to hear more about out progress.
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