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Newsletter, June 19: Nave Funding

Nebraska AgTech startup Nave Analytics raised a $400k funding round to advance its irrigation efficiency technology and expand into global markets. The AgTech startup developed a sensor-free irrigation platform that equips producers with tools to make data-informed decisions about water use. For example, the software can collect environmental data to produce 3-D maps of water content in the soil in a producer’s field.

Learn more about the Nave Analytics team, technology and investors in this week’s feature on SPN.

Also new this week: A preview of the upcoming 4th annual Pitch Black conference and pitch competition to support BIPOC entrepreneurs in Nebraska and Iowa.

Upcoming Events

  • Attend the Business Connect Monthly Meet-Up at the Central Community College Entrepreneurship Center in Grand Island, Wednesday, June 26, 12-1 p.m.
  • RSVP for Elevator Essentials | Employment Essentials, HR Compliance and Guidelines, Wednesday, June 26, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Elevator Co-Warehousing in Omaha.
  • Register for the Business Ethics Alliance Summer Mind Candy Series for a panel on bringing your whole self to work on Thursday, June 27, 7:15-9 a.m., at Valmont Industries in Omaha.
  • Join the virtual session—Discover SourceLink Nebraska: Support to Start or Grow Your Business, Thursday, June 27, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. online.
  • Register for the SCORE webinar: Attracting and Securing the Right Funding for Your Business, Thursday, June 27, 12-1:30 p.m.

See more events on SPN »

ICYMI: Updates from around the ecosystem

  • Despite the Kauffman Foundation’s new strategic plan to refocus its commitments to drive more impact in the KC community, Pipeline’s Executive Director Melissa Vincent says the Pipeline Entrepreneurs program plans to target their efforts in Nebraska this year.
  • Meet the newest member of the SPN reporting team, Ben Goeser.
  • Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce Names Alec Gorynski as Senior Vice President of Economic Development.
  • From the Nebraska Examiner: Makerspace, new businesses bring hope for former ‘Skid Row of the Plains’.
  • Meet the Pitch Black finalists competing on Saturday, June 29 for a $15,000 cash prize for their business.

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Until next week!

Sincerely,

Stefanie Monge, SPN Editor

Stefanie Monge, Editor

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