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MetaCommunications closes $8 million in Series A, led by Next Level Ventures
MetaCommunications, an Iowa City-based software company, has announced they have raised $8 million at the close of their Series A, led by Next Level Ventures, a Des Moines based venture capital fund. MetaCommunications was founded in 1997 to provide workflow automation software for marketing and creative teams. Today their products include Workgroups DaVinci, Approval Manager and ProofMe. Some of…
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KC startup scene attracts Warby Parker to open its first Kansas City store
Stepping into a Warby Parker store is like entering a modern version of a 1960’s style library. But instead of wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling shelves of books, they are eye-wear frames. The dark walnut shelves, the kitschy wall-paper, the brass library lamps and books accompanying the glasses, the mid-century library design of the reference desk sign…
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Kansas City, Omaha folks: Save your bus seat for the Silicon Prairie Awards!
We are pleased to announce that two sponsored buses will be headed to the Silicon Prairie Awards in Lincoln this year. The 58-passenger buses will allow you to relax, work, drink and socialize on your way to and from the regional awards event. “Last year Lincoln rallied to bring a bus down to Kansas City…