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newsletter, May 13 – Q1 VC

Around two dozen Nebraska companies received VC funding in the first quarter of this year. SPN worked with Invest Nebraska to create a snapshot of venture activity in the state for Q1 2026.

The list of funded startups has quite a few familiar faces along with some newcomers. Agtech and medtech startups both had a strong showing.

See the round totals, investors, company location and more in the story on SPN.

Upcoming Events

  • RSVP for Pivot Like a Pro: Failing Fast, Creating Boldly and Moving Forward Fearlessly!, the next Women in Technology of the Heartland event, Tuesday, May 19, 5-6:45 p.m., at The Reserves Network in West Omaha.
  • Save your spot at a free Lunch & Learn: How to Get Your Business Found on Google & AI Chats, Wednesday, May 20,12-1 p.m, at Nest:Space in Kearney.
  • Startup Weekend, powered by Open Range and Techstars Omaha is happening June 5-7 at Catalyst Omaha in the EDGE District.
  • Get your ticket to the OMA x AI Conference, Tuesday, June 30, on the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus.
  • Registration is open for AgTech Connect 2026, Wednesday, July 15, at Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center in Lincoln.

See more events on SPN »

ICYMI: Updates from around the ecosystem

  • MCC Small Business Development Center officially launches to help entrepreneurs ‘where they are’
  • Meet Brint Tech Co-founder and CEO Kathy Andersen in the latest Prairie Portrait
  • [Video] Founder Claudia Muñoz-Nájar reflects on lessons learned from shutting down Build Más
  • Five Things: Gr8er Plains Summit

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Until next week!

Sincerely,

Stefanie Monge, SPN Editor

Stefanie Monge, Executive Editor

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