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Abilitech Medical wins MN Cup
Abilitech Medical was named startup of the year at the MN Cup this week. Abilitech Medical is a medical device company that builds medical devices that improve the lives of individuals suffering from neuromuscular disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy. The company’s first product is a one-of-a-kind, upper body wearable assistive device that…
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KC-based Xenometrics acquired by international CRO
How does a scientist with no business background go from conceptualizing a business to being acquired by an international contract research organization (CRO) with locations in seven countries? “If people are starting a business or in a business, there’s nothing better than Pipeline and they need to get involved,” said Dr. Alfred Botchway, Ph.D., founder…
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Virtual Incision secures $11.2 million, led by Bluestem Capital
A startup company built from collaborative research efforts at two University of Nebraska campuses has announced it has secured $11.2 million in equity financing. Virtual Incision Corporation received the investment, led by Bluestem Capital of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with support from existing investors including PrairieGold Venture Partners, also of Sioux Falls. Virtual Incision has…
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Health startup Nobl announces Series A raise for undisclosed amount
Lincoln-based health tech startup Nobl has announced the close of their Series A fundraising round. The round included Nelnet, Linseed Capital, and the Nebraska Angels. Nobl is the creator of the Vigilance software platform that helps nursing teams improve compliance and communication. Nobl was founded in 2013 by Brett Byman, CEO; Katie Hottovy, CMO; Raymond Page, CTO. Nobl…
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Health ID brings personal data, wearables into the pharmacy
Angelo Pitassi Jr., Founder and CEO of Health ID, never imagined the day his youngest son would be diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes is a disease that is hard enough for a grown adult, but Pitassi never realized how difficult it was to manage on a day-to-day basis for a 3 year old. His son…
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TelePharm acquires Telepharmacy Concepts
TelePharm has acquired Custom Data, Inc., DBA Telepharmacy Concepts. TelePharm is a telepharmacy platform for remote healthcare services. “When we were introduced to TelePharm’s platform, we recognized immediately that it was the future of telepharmacy and wanted to be a part of it,” said Ryan Jilek, President of Custom Data, Inc. TelePharm was founded in 2012 by…
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ABPathfinder wins Microsoft Health Innovation Award
ABPathfinder, Inc., developer of a software tool for autism therapy, has won the Microsoft Health Innovation Award for its work enhancing patient care through analytics. Founded in 2010 in Overland Park, Kansas, ABPathfinder develops cloud-based software to improve patient outcomes in autism therapy. “Therapy centers and schools are using our software as a time- and…
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1Comm Medical announces 2.5M fundraise, led by Next Level Ventures
1Comm Medical has announced the close of a 2.5 million fundraising round, led by Next Level Ventures. Founded in Ankeny, Iowa, in 2013, 1 Comm Medical offers an online portal for doctors and nurses to connect with patients testing blood in home. 1Comm had $1.2 million in sales last year and over 1,000 patients using the…