N-Sense, an Ames-based startup that is developing a soil nitrate sensor system for on-the-go nitrogen management, has received a $50,000 investment from Ag Startup Engine.
Founded in 2017, N-Sense's soil nitrate sensor system can be attached to farm implements and used to determine in-real-time on-the-go soil nitrate concentrations with enough accuracy to facilitate precision application…
QuickHire, a Kansas-based career discovery platform working with service workers to find job and advancement opportunities, announced today an oversubscribed $1.41 million financing round, led by MATH Venture Partners.
The funding will go towards technology investments and team expanding the company's team, led by co-founders Deborah Gladney and Angela Muhwezi-Hall.
This round also included participation from Sandalphon Capital, KCRise…
Each Friday, Clay & Milk curates a rundown of startup, tech and innovation news from around the state in a post known as the "Middle Bit."
Indoor farming startup Nebullam is bringing its services to Cedar Rapids, reports the Corridor Business Journal.
Nebullam was founded in 2017, with a focus on improving indoor farming technologies.…
The University of Iowa is partnering with Education For Employment and the U.S. Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to launch a one-year project that will provide entrepreneurial education to women in Saudi Arabia.
Funding for the project comes from a $123,000 State Department grant awarded to the university's Institute for International Business. The program will…
Guest post by Nancy Mwirotsi and Rosalind Carey.
The U.S. labor force is facing a crisis that’s been brewing for decades and has become readily apparent thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of Americans are without jobs, yet millions of job postings are unfilled. A 2021 data review published by Emsi found that as of…
Curql Collective, a venture capital fund that focuses on financial services technology companies in the credit union industry, announced that its Curql Fund I has officially closed to investors at just over $250 million.
The fund was launched in 2020 by credit union partners of Members Development Company and Des Moines venture capital firm Next Level Ventures. The…
This story is part of our “EdTech In Iowa” series, an exploration of startups, individuals and trends in Iowa’s edtech ecosystem. The series is sponsored by Iowa EdTech Collaborative, a network of internationally-known education companies, successful edtech startups, educators, and economic development leaders working collectively to grow human-centered K-12 and lifelong learning in Iowa.
Parametric Studio,…
Global Entrepreneurship Week kicks off today with a host of events throughout the week. Global Entrepreneurship Week is a massive campaign to celebrate and empower entrepreneurs in every country and community around the world — especially those individuals who face structural barriers or may have never considered the idea of launching their own startup.
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Technology and business leaders from around the state gathered at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines last night to celebrate the 2021 Prometheus Awards.
Fifteen awards were given out to Iowa companies, communities, and organizations in the state that have made significant growth and achievements over the last year.
Brian Waller, President…
Growers Edge, a provider of data-driven financial technology (fintech) solutions for the agricultural industry, announced today the acquisition of the lending and appraisal software, as well as the farmland sales website from FarmlandFinder.
The acquisition by Growers Edge will build on the company’s innovative warranty-backed Crop Plans and financial software and services for the ag industry.
FarmlandFinder was…
Nebullam, an emerging indoor farming company based in Ames, is partnering with Omni Analytics Group (OAG) ahead of its upcoming launch of additional Nebullam Farms throughout the U.S.
Nebullam was founded in 2017, with a focus on improving indoor farming technologies. Today, Nebullam owns and operates its flagship indoor farm and corporate headquarters within the…
Young people from all around the state gathered at ISU's new Student Innovation Center on Saturday for the fifth annual Young Entrepreneur Convention.
The all-day event included presentations and talks from successful entrepreneurs and founders from around the state. The convention also featured a pitch competition, in which participants were given 90 seconds to pitch…