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  • Corral Technologies Raises $1.38M to Expand Virtual Fence Solutions Across the U.S.

    Corral Technologies Raises $1.38M to Expand Virtual Fence Solutions Across the U.S.

    Corral Technologies, a Nebraska AgTech company that develops virtual fencing solutions for ranchers, has secured $1.38M in funding to accelerate the expansion of its technology across the United States. The latest funding round was led by Chicago-based M25, with participation from Grit Road Partners and Invest Nebraska.

  • Nebraska Startup Funding Announcements

    Nebraska Startup Funding Announcements

    Nebraska AgTech startups are leading the way in early stage startup funding awards in the second half of 2023. See a list of recent funding announcements from Nebraska startups, including Sentinel Fertigation.

  • Two Chances to Accelerate Your Nebraska Startup in 2024

    Two Chances to Accelerate Your Nebraska Startup in 2024

    High-growth founders in Nebraska may be eligible to apply for funding and mentorship through two different programs happening in 2024. Keep reading to learn more about applying for the LaunchLNK grant and NMotion Growth Accelerator.

  • Prairie Portraits: TJ Andreasen

    Prairie Portraits: TJ Andreasen

    The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

  • How to get up to $1M in startup funding and keep your equity

    How to get up to $1M in startup funding and keep your equity

    Learn more about a source of grant funding available right now to early stage Nebraska companies with fewer than 500 employees. This is a guest post contributed by Kelly Jefferson of the Nebraska Business Development Center.

  • Venture Capital Guide | Part 2

    Venture Capital Guide | Part 2

    Part 2 of the Venture Capital Guide introduces the multiple funding stages that high growth startups progress through. It covers what matters to founders and funders at each stage along with milestones.

  • Venture Capital Guide | Part 1

    Venture Capital Guide | Part 1

    Part 1 of the Venture Capital Guide gives an overview of the venture capital funding model. It outlines key terms and concepts. Continue on to Part 2 to learn about funding stages.

  • Six Nebraska companies among the NMotion Growth Accelerator 2023 cohort

    Six Nebraska companies among the NMotion Growth Accelerator 2023 cohort

    The NMotion Growth Accelerator is a 12-week investment-for-equity accelerator that provides selected startups access to experienced entrepreneurs, industry experts and investors who can help them refine their business models, develop their products, and prepare to fundraise. Keep reading to meet the 2023 cohort.

  • Cameo Secures Massive Series B Round

    Cameo Secures Massive Series B Round

    Cameo is a Chicago-based startup that makes it possible to buy personalized shout-outs from celebrities and influencers. In June 2019 they received $50 million in a round of series B funding led by American venture capitalist firm, Kleiner Perkins. After the injection of funds, the company has increased its valuation from $250 million to $300 million. …

  • Ideawake raises $780k in funding

    Ideawake raises $780k in funding

    Ideawake, a Milwaukee based provider of cloud-based management software, announced this summer that it raised $780k in funding. The company’s most recent round of $780,000 (according to Pitchbook), in the second quarter, continues its strong fundraising efforts.  Current funders include BrightStar Wisconsin, a state-wide funding source for funding early stage companies as a mechanism to…