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Tractor Zoom bridges farmers and machinery auctioneers
Tractor Zoom is the creator of a platform designed to digitally connect farmers with equipment auctioneers across North America. Founder Kyle McMahon grew up in Fairfield, a small ag community in southeast Iowa. His work ethic and love for equipment led him to start a lawn and landscaping business. He sold the business to fund…
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Tractor Zoom completes raise
Des Moines based startup, Tractor Zoom, completed a funding raise on September 12. Innova Memphis and other undisclosed angel investors participated. Innova Memphis is an early-stage investment firm that focuses on starting and funding high-growth companies in the biosciences, technology and ag-tech fields. Approximately 70% of farm equipment auctions globally take place in the U.S.,…
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AppLink.io launches App Growth and gears up to expand nationally
The soft launch of AppLink.io’s Mobile App Analytics platform in 2017 aimed to get the Des Moines startup on the radar of the rest of the Midwest’s ecosystem. Now, a year later, the company is launching their new App Growth platform and preparing for a national launch. “We took a step back and really worked…
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Denim Summit will bring innovation thought-leaders to Des Moines
Denim®, provider of an intelligent mobile advertising automation platform for financial services companies, will host Denim Summit 2018 in downtown Des Moines on Oct. 24 and 25. The event will bring together leaders from the insurance, banking, financial services, and technology industries to experience thought-provoking speakers and out-of-the-box networking opportunities. New this year, Denim will…
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Des Moines-based Igor launches IOT platform Nexos
Igor, Inc. announced last week the launch of Nexos, an IOT platform designed to turn legacy properties into agile, smart buildings. Igor is a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) smart building technology, based in Des Moines, Iowa. Igor’s international launch of Nexos comes as the IoT revolution is forecast to reach an estimated $67.5…
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Igor receives $900K in early-stage VC funding
On March 26, 2018, Igor received $900,000 in early-stage VC funding. The current investors are Plains Angels, Iowa Economic Development Authority, Capital Management Associates, Next Level Ventures, Clean Energy Trust, and Square One DSM. Their funders are located in Des Moines, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. At a glance… Igor produces a system of lighting that…
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Gain Compliance is simplifying statutory financial filings for insurance companies
Compliance reporting for insurance companies can be an arcane, ad hoc process, full of complicated and unclear steps. The Des Moines company Gain Compliance is attempting to simplify the process by making sure paperwork is properly formatted to National Association of Insurance Commissioners guidelines. How Gain Compliance works No one likes filing for their taxes,…
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Des Moines’ Global Insurance Accelerator named finalist in international competition
Des Moines, Iowa’s Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA) was recently announced as a finalist in the ICC World Chambers Federation’s World Chambers Competition in the category of “Best Unconventional Project.” “The Global Insurance Accelerator has leveraged strong leadership and collaboration to drive innovation in a key industry,” said Jay Byers, CEO of The Greater Des Moines…
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My Property ID Registry wants consumers to make a habit of registering valuables
Knowing the serial number for your TV, computer or tablet will come in handy if it’s ever stolen, but how many of us take the time to locate the number and write it down? The Des Moines startup My Property ID Registry hopes to simplify the process with stickers and an online database to list…
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VolunteerLocal connects event organizers with volunteers
Volunteers are often the backbone of large events and festivals. Fans who are willing to donate a few hours to check IDs and clean up the grounds can be rewarded with things like swag and free tickets. But keeping track of volunteers and making sure they’re assigned to the right tasks can be tricky. The…