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Three Lessons Learned After Three Years & $3.4 Million Invested
NMotion Managing Principal Scott Henderson reflects on investing more than $3M in Nebraska startups over the last three years.
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Six Nebraska companies among the NMotion Growth Accelerator 2023 cohort
The NMotion Growth Accelerator is a 12-week investment-for-equity accelerator that provides selected startups access to experienced entrepreneurs, industry experts and investors who can help them refine their business models, develop their products, and prepare to fundraise. Keep reading to meet the 2023 cohort.
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nbkc announces first class of Fountain City Fintech accelerator
Kansas City-based nbkc bank announced last week the six companies that comprise the first class of their fintech accelerator program Fountain City Fintech. Fountain City Fintech is the first accelerator program run by a community bank that specifically focuses on partnerships with innovative startups looking to solve real-world problems and pain points. For example, addressing…
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Econic’s Innovation Outpost will give corporate teams the accelerator experience
Econic, led by NMotion’s Brian Ardinger and Nebraska native Josh Berry, is launching an Innovation Outpost in Lincoln, Nebraska. The program will provide resources and training to corporate innovators looking to generate and test new ideas for their businesses. The project came about through a partnership between Econic, Nelnet and FUSE Coworking. A key purpose…
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Sprint Accelerator powered by Techstars wants more regional startups
The Kansas City accelerator hopes its wider scope will attract more Silicon Prairie startups beyond Kansas City. In 2016 the Kansas City Sprint Accelerator powered by Techstars will be expanding its niche from mobile health to mobile. But it doesn’t end there. “Not only are we looking for any startups with a strong mobile component, we’re also open…
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Straight Shot’s 2015 class brings together regional startup veterans
Omaha’s Straight Shot accelerator has accepted 7 new teams into its third class, one of which is a corporate innovation team. The seven teams are: BCD – Omaha – Developing software for more secure mobile payments; founders have worked for First National and ACI Worldwide Delta Insights – Omaha – Increasing conversions, ROI for online retailers; Hayneedle expats Marcus…
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Why SitStay, 19 years in, went through an accelerator
If anyone in Nebraska knows the value of a startup accelerator, it’s probably Jill Liliedahl. Last summer, Liliedahl was the Program Manager for NMotion’s inaugural year in Lincoln. This year, she is a participant in Omaha’s Straight Shot, which will host its Demo Day festivities Wednesday evening. “I knew what an accelerator could do for…