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  • LaunchLNK applications open until Oct. 16 for $20,000 non-dilutive grants for Lincoln startups

    LaunchLNK applications open until Oct. 16 for $20,000 non-dilutive grants for Lincoln startups

    The program, run by the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development, aims to grow Lincoln’s economy by offering seed funding and the equivalent of $23,000 in business support to six companies.

  • Proven Ventures seeks to invest the remaining capital of its $10 million fund in Nebraska startups

    Proven Ventures seeks to invest the remaining capital of its $10 million fund in Nebraska startups

    The Omaha-based Burlington Capital Fund recently made the announcement that is has $1 million available in its Fund One. Co-founder and General Partner Erica Wassinger detailed the debt-equity model and the types of founders and startups the fund invests in.

  • Corral Technologies raises $1.38M to expand virtual fence solutions across the U.S.

    Corral Technologies raises $1.38M to expand virtual fence solutions across the U.S.

    Corral Technologies, a Nebraska AgTech company that develops virtual fencing solutions for ranchers, has secured $1.38M in funding to accelerate the expansion of its technology across the United States. The latest funding round was led by Chicago-based M25, with participation from Grit Road Partners and Invest Nebraska.

  • Nebraska Startup Funding Announcements

    Nebraska Startup Funding Announcements

    Nebraska AgTech startups are leading the way in early stage startup funding awards in the second half of 2023. See a list of recent funding announcements from Nebraska startups, including Sentinel Fertigation.

  • Two Chances to Accelerate Your Nebraska Startup in 2024

    Two Chances to Accelerate Your Nebraska Startup in 2024

    High-growth founders in Nebraska may be eligible to apply for funding and mentorship through two different programs happening in 2024. Keep reading to learn more about applying for the LaunchLNK grant and NMotion Growth Accelerator.

  • Prairie Portraits: TJ Andreasen

    Prairie Portraits: TJ Andreasen

    The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

  • How to get up to $1M in startup funding and keep your equity

    How to get up to $1M in startup funding and keep your equity

    Learn more about a source of grant funding available right now to early stage Nebraska companies with fewer than 500 employees. This is a guest post contributed by Kelly Jefferson of the Nebraska Business Development Center.

  • Venture Capital Guide | Part 2

    Venture Capital Guide | Part 2

    Part 2 of the Venture Capital Guide introduces the multiple funding stages that high growth startups progress through. It covers what matters to founders and funders at each stage along with milestones.

  • Venture Capital Guide | Part 1

    Venture Capital Guide | Part 1

    Part 1 of the Venture Capital Guide gives an overview of the venture capital funding model. It outlines key terms and concepts. Continue on to Part 2 to learn about funding stages.

  • Six Nebraska companies among the NMotion Growth Accelerator 2023 cohort

    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.