Denim Social, a Midwest company whose software helps financial institutions manage their social media presence, has raised a $5 million Series B round of financing. The round was led by two banking-focused investment funds — […]
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Greater Des Moines Partnership to host multiple events during Global Entrepreneurship Week
The Greater Des Moines Partnership will host several workshops and events for startups as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, which takes from Nov. 8-12. Global Entrepreneurship Week is a massive campaign to celebrate and empower […]
Winners of REV pitch competition announced
TS Bank and Advance Southwest Iowa have announced the winners of the REV pitch competition. The competition was held Tuesday, October 19 at Hoff Family Arts and Culture Center in Council Bluffs where five small […]
Steel Therapeutics is increasing access to life-changing therapies
Steel Therapeutics is a pharmaceutical company focused on increasing access to compounded drug therapies. Founded in 2020 by Matt Stahl and Robbie Schwenker, the company hopes to take compounding drugs through the FDA approval process, […]
Salin 247 receives $50K investment from Ag Startup Engine
Ames startup Salin 247 has received an initial $50,000 investment from Ag Startup Engine. Founded by Dave Krog and Saeed Arabj, Salin 247 is developing small-scale, light-weight, electric-powered, autonomous farm equipment used for growing crops. […]
Continuum Ag raises $475K round, partners with Rabobank on carbon sequestration program
Washington, Iowa based startup Continuum Ag has raised a $475,000 investment round led by Clean Energy Trust. Additional investors in the round include Ag Startup Engine and Ag Ventures Alliance. Continuum Ag’s TopSoil is an online management platform where […]
Iowa to use $200M in federal COVID recovery funding for broadband grants
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Monday she will use $200 million in federal coronavirus relief funding for broadband grants, tripling the amount of state grant money available for broadband projects this year. Last month, Iowa awarded an […]
Cultivo Virtual Academy announces 6 startups in second cohort
America’s Cultivation Corridor has announced the six international startups that will participate in the second cohort of Cultivo Virtual Academy. The six-week virtual program will provide participants with mentorship, interaction with Iowa’s agricultural leaders, and […]
Middle Bit: Growers Edge launches ag lending platform
Growers Edge, a provider of data-driven fintech solutions for the agricultural industry, has announced the launch of a fully digital financial software and services platform for the agriculture industry. The customizable platform is built for […]
ISU to celebrate Women Entrepreneurship Week
Iowa State University will join more than 150 universities and colleges in celebration of Women Entrepreneurship Week happening October 18 to 22. ISU will be holding two events on Wednesday, October 20: Women Who Create Conference The Women […]