Nebraska, we have a unicorn. For the first time ever, a tech startup that started and scaled in Nebraska has attained coveted unicorn status. Lincoln-based CompanyCam was officially valued at $2 billion as of August 2025. Local economic development and policy leaders tout the achievement as a major milestone that counters the narrative that founders…

The first digital asset bank in the U.S. got the green light to launch operations in Norfolk, Nebraska. Global fintech company Telcoin received the final charter approval on Nov. 12 from Gov. Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance. Experts say the Nebraska Financial Innovation Act positioned the state as an attractive…

Hudl recently made its 18th acquisition since the company was founded in 2006. Hudl has deep ties to Lincoln. Co-founders David Graff, Brian Kaiser and John Wirtz began working on the company during their time at the UNL Raikes School of Computer Science and Management. Hudl’s headquarters is still located in Lincoln today. The company…

The currently-paused Business Innovation Act programs and artificial intelligence were front and center at the third annual Tech Nebraska Summit last week. It was the first summit under the leadership of Executive Director Emily Allen, who took the helm at the Nebraska tech trade association earlier this year. The summit diverged from previous years with…

Lincoln-based startup Nestimate closed a $3 million seed round to advance its retirement income planning solution. The round had investors from Texas, California, New York and Nebraska, including some notable names in financial services. Nestimate was founded in 2022 in response to evolving business needs during COVID and changes to retirement savings rules, according to…

In late September, a statewide stroke conference showcased how technology can turn remote learning into a hands-on, collaborative experience. Hologram boxes, virtual reality headsets and interactive walls connected health care providers across four University of Nebraska Medical Center campuses to simulate an in-person learning environment. Attendees from Omaha, Kearney, Norfolk and Scottsbluff were able to…

Last week was jam packed with more than 30 events happening in Lincoln and Omaha for the second annual Silicon Prairie Startup Week. Thanks to everyone who supported and attended! You can let us know what you thought and how we can improve for future years in the 2-minute survey that was emailed yesterday. SPSW…

Since winning the $10,000 grand prize at the 2024 Silicon Prairie Startup Week Pitch Competition, FindU co-founders and University of Nebraska-Lincoln juniors Kenny Morales and Wilson Overfield have kept moving forward. What started as an idea from two students has evolved into a live app, a high school ambassador program and a growing team. The…

Silicon Prairie Startup Week events officially kicked off over the weekend with the 10 Hour Challenge x JumpStart Challenge at Don’t Panic Labs in Lincoln. Around 60 people showed up for a 10-hour sprint to build their ideas. In the end, 10 teams pitched. Some teams will continue iterating on their concepts to pitch again…

Multiple new reports say the Omaha and Lincoln metros — Nebraska’s economic powerhouse — are losing jobs and wages to other metro areas. Finding solutions means tackling complex questions about what Nebraska’s economy looks like and what leaders mean when they talk about growth. The data reveals a more nuanced view of just who is…