Ag Startup Engine announced today an initial investment of $50,000 in Herman, Nebraska-based Birds Eye Robotics. Birds Eye Robotics designs broiler house solutions to improve facility upkeep and bird welfare, and to address labor market pressure […]
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Roboflow raises $20 million Series A to continue democratizing computer vision
Des Moines computer vision company Roboflow announced today that it has raised a $20 million Series A led by Craft Ventures. Additional investors named include Lachy Groom, Jack Altman, DJ Patil, Max and Sam Altman, […]
State awards nearly $100 million in grants to Iowa broadband providers
The state of Iowa has announced the recipients of the State of Iowa Broadband Grants Program. 39 applicants have been awarded a total of $97,500,000 for broadband infrastructure as part of the latest Empower Rural […]
IEDA approves projects for five Iowa companies
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards for five Iowa companies, which will assist in the creation of 170 jobs and result in $50.4 million in new capital investment for the state. The […]
Iowa Energy Center Board awards $2.8 million in energy grants
The Iowa Energy Center (IEC) awarded $2.8 million in grants to 12 projects at a board meeting earlier this month in Des Moines. “Out of an exceptional group of applicants, the Iowa Energy Center Board […]
178 applications received for broadband grants following $100 million investment
The state of Iowa has received 178 applications from broadband providers for the latest Empower Rural Iowa Broadband Grant Program. The request stems from the $100 million broadband investment that was secured this past legislative […]
Gross-Wen Technologies raises $6.5 million Series A round
Ames startup Gross-Wen Technologies has raised a $6.5 million Series A investment round, co-led by ISA Ventures and Iowa Farm Bureau’s Rural Vitality Fund. Other investors included Next Level Ventures, Mid-American Angels, Ankeny Angels, Ag […]
Dryland Genetics Raises $3.8 million fundraising round
Dryland Genetics in Ames has raised $3.8 million in venture funding in a round led by Next Level Ventures and Stine Seed Farm, with additional investment coming from the company’s existing investors. Founded in 2014 and based […]
Ames startup Farmers Risk receives $50,000 investment from Ag Startup Engine
Ames-based startup Farmers Risk has received an initial $50,000 investment from Ag Startup Engine. Farmers Risk’s mission is to democratize the tools available to help farmers manage risk and create more predictable revenue on the farm. Farmers […]
Dwolla Raises $21 Million Venture Round
Dwolla announced today that it has raised $21 million in funding to continue to build out its strategic roadmap and to expand to markets outside of the U.S. The round was led by Foundry Group. […]