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CompanyCam conducts round of layoffs amidst indicators of continued traction
Multiple public postings from former CompanyCam employees indicate organizational layoffs, specifically in marketing and multimedia positions. The construction tech startup from Lincoln has otherwise shown signals of growth, becoming Nebraska’s first unicorn company and making its first acquisition earlier this year.
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Can fintech cut fossil fuels and spur renewables? With algorithmic trading tools, Doomsun bets yes
The Lincoln-based startup was co-founded by two longtime software engineers in the financial industry. Guided equally by a love of solving engineering problems and environmentalist aims, Doomsun is creating automated financial market tools for all industries with an eye on today’s energy transition.
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Hudl celebrates 20 years, demonstrating global growth and reach in sports video analysis
Since its founding in 2006, Hudl has become a prominent name in both athletics and the Nebraska startup ecosystem. It recently held Hudl Week 2026, bringing employees from around the world to its headquarters in Lincoln. Company leaders shared insights and their outlook on the future.
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Lincoln-based Driive announces nearly $800k pre-seed round with support from CompanyCam founder
Co-founders Quinn Small, Nick Small and Corey Collins shared the latest milestone for their software company, including support from Luke Hansen — founder of Nebraska’s first unicorn company. Driive offers an AI-powered booking solution aimed at contractors and home service providers.
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Sweet Stash, a proudly Nebraska-raised candy startup, brings a revolution to the sweets industry
Co-founded by Nebraska Composer Laureates Adeev and Ezra Potash, together with comedian Martin Starr, Sweet Stash is making gummies without food additives or synthetic dyes. A labor of love, the team also wants to push the rest of the candy industry to clean up its product lines and get back to good, clean treats.
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Startup Weekend pitch competition winner CleanOS to launch a real startup helping cleaning businesses with AI
The first Nebraska-based Startup Weekend in a decade saw roughly 60 people attend, with seven teams organized to compete in the pitch competition. Ideas ranged from better insurance software to a maker-focused marketplace to vet and support people selling homemade art.
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With $30 million Series A raise, Marble Technologies is creating the future of meatpacking in Nebraska
The Lincoln-based startup, founded by veterans of Omaha software company GrainBridge, is building complex robotics and artificial intelligence systems to automate meatpacking. With its beef industry expertise and NU System talent, Nebraska has been key to Marble’s success.
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Executive Editor Stefanie Monge is leaving Silicon Prairie News
SPN Executive Editor Stefanie Monge says goodbye after more than three years leading Silicon Prairie News under the Nebraska Journalism Trust umbrella. Her tenure ends May 29.
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Local inventor uses MCC Prototype Design Lab to scale an eyewear solution for dentists and surgeons
Suh Hermsen Strap LLC provides eyewear solutions for both medical professionals to use and children with unique facial traits to see. The startup resulted from collaborations with education institutions in the city, such as the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Metropolitan Community College — specifically through UNeMed and the MCC Prototype Design Lab.
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All-women cohort of entrepreneurs competed for over $91k worth of prizes at Pitch Black 2026
Pitch Black is an annual conference, business expo and pitch competition hosted by the MAC Chamber. The organization seeks to encourage entrepreneurship among BIPOC, immigrant and refugee communities. Five women-led businesses ranging from tea blends to health diagnostic testing were finalists, with $10,000 as the first-place cash prize.