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. […]
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Two startups receive funding from IEDA
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has approved innovation funding in support of two Iowa startups. In total, $200,000 was awarded to the two startups. Here are the two startups that received funding. Gain Compliance […]
Iowa State receives $16 million grant to study rural broadband connectivity
A project led by Iowa State University has received a $16 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to create a city-scale testbed aimed at studying how to bring down the cost of delivering broadband to rural […]
WINPRO Pet Closes $3 million Series B Round from Next Level Ventures
WINPRO Pet, a Des Moines-based pet company that makes serum-based supplements for dogs announced yesterday that it has closed a Series B round of more than $3 million from Next Level Ventures. Founded in 2016, […]
IEDA awards $425,000 in funding to seven startups
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has approved innovation funding in support of seven Iowa startups. In total, $425,000 was awarded. Here are the seven startups that received funding. Skroot Laboratory Skroot Laboratory in Ames creates […]
Online marketplace ChopLocal receives $50,000 investment from Ag Startup Engine
Wayland, Iowa-based startup ChopLocal has received an initial $50,000 investment from Ag Startup Engine. Founded in 2020, ChopLocal is an online marketplace that makes it easy for farmers and butchers to connect with meat-eaters by simplifying the […]
Growers Edge Secures $5 Million Debt Facility from Silicon Valley Bank
Growers Edge announced last week that it has raised a $5 million venture debt facility through California-based Silicon Valley Bank. Based in Johnston, Iowa, Growers Edge has pulled together a range of fintech and analytics tools. The […]
IEDA awards $500,000 in funding for Three entrepreneurial projects
Three entrepreneurial service providers have been awarded grants via the Iowa Economic Development Authority‘s (IEDA) Entrepreneurial Investment Award program. The program provides financial assistance to service providers that offer technical and financial assistance to entrepreneurs […]
OpenLoop raises $3 million seed round
OpenLoop, an online platform designed to help match healthcare providers with hospitals and other facilities that require extra staffing assistance, has closed a $3 million seed round the company announced today. Next Level Ventures, Panoramic […]
LenderClose Closes $10 Million Series B Round
LenderClose, a real estate and home equity lending technology platform, announced today that it has successfully closed a $10 million Series B funding round. The West Des Moines-based company will use the funding to focus […]