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Five Things: AgTech Connect 2026
The annual conference is part of The Combine’s overall mission in growing the state’s agtech ecosystem — encouraging the rise of new research and startups to transform the ag industry. Topics covered include data ownership and usage, raising capital, understanding customers and emphasizing the importance of people in a business journey.
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Hudl announces its 19th acquisition, adding a fundraising solution to its tech suite for coaches
The Lincoln-based sportstech company has announced the acquisition of TeamUp, a fundraising platform built to make fundraisers more effective, organized and even gamified. The news comes after Hudl recently celebrated its 20th anniversary.
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Goldenrod Therapeutics raises $6.5 million to test UNMC-created drug that could change modern medicine
Incubated by Houston-based Fannin Innovation Studio, the 11h drug created in Nebraska will move toward phase 1 clinical trials in humans. If successful, it could serve as a miracle treatment for incurable neurodegenerative diseases.
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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.