Each and every year we hear about the increase in online sales, and as e-commerce continues to grow, talk of the death of brick-and-mortar continues to grow with it.
"The fun thing about doing e-commerce is that it's growing phenomenally and there's more and more need for it," said Tim McDougall. "People are buying more stuff,…
Every year millions of piglet die from being accidentally crushed by their mothers. A Cedar Rapids based agtech startup is looking to change that.
SwineTech is using sensor-based technologies to prevent piglet deaths. SwineTech’s award-winning product, SmartGuard, uses AI to read data through sensors and can locate exactly where a piglet is getting crushed and will alert the…
The Iowa Startup Accelerator (ISA) has announced the four companies that will join the 2018 Fall Cohort.
In addition, two nonprofits have been accepted into the inaugural cohort of NewBoCo's Social Good Accelerator, after running a successful pilot of the program earlier this year with GSI Works.
Instead of a seed investment like in ISA, each team accepted into…
Tractor Zoom, an online marketplace that connects farm equipment auctioneers and buyers, has completed a $1 million seed investment round
Innova Memphis participated in the round, alongside investments from Ag Startup Engine and a small group of angel investors and individuals that hold the remaining positions in the round.
Tractor Zoom plans to use the investment to grow their team…
The Makers Loft Iowa City, a space for retail goods from local makers and artisans, will open its doors for the first time this Thursday.
Makers Loft is the next iteration of RADinc., a space in Iowa City that opened in May of last year with the intention of being retail incubator with space for pop-up stores, performances, community events…
Urbandale-based BirdDogHR has received an investment from Providence Strategic Growth (PSG), allowing them to continue to expand their operations.
BirdDogHR is a software firm that focuses on talent management and specializes in high-consequence and government contracting industries due to their unique needs. Companies from other industries can use the BirdDogHR talent management solution, but their platform is…
Autumn Eastman likes helping people.
Earlier this year, she founded Worthy Buck, a company looking to provide humans with access to basic resources through a platform that allows donators to send direct help to people in need, and receive proof of the impact of their giving.
"We basically realized that people really want to make an impact…
Pillar Technology has entered an acquisition agreement with Accenture Industry X.0.
Pillar, based in Columbus, Ohio, with offices — known as the Forge — in Des Moines, is a technology consulting firm that develops embedded software used in smart, connected products such as autonomous vehicles. It also offers rapid and agile development and testing of enterprise-grade applications,…
Sarah Gotch had grown frustrated with the lack of healthy alternatives to traditional dips and condiments on the market.
"I started wondering how we could make salads healthier. I remember watching my grandma make chicken salad one time and the amount of mayonnaise and sugar blew my mind," Gotch said. "Everyone assumes these chicken and tuna…
After spending loads of money on the same old wedding gifts from big box stores, Kaitlin Beyers and Tallis Strub had grown frustrated with the scarce amount of unique gifting options available to wedding guests and decided to do something about it.
In 2016, they started MarryMyCity, a unique wedding gift registry that provides couples with curated…
What started as a single gaming cabinet in Dan Fessler's basement for him and his friends has grown into something he hopes will help bring about social gatherings, DSM Arcade.
Started in January, DSM Arcade is a company that collaborates with indie developers and local artists to make one-of-a-kind gaming cabinets. DSM Arcade works directly with…
Ryan Warren likes solving problems.
Born and raised in Altoona, Iowa, Warren attended Iowa State University where he received a BS, MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering. During his time at ISU, Warren developed a strong interest in energy-related issues. He began working at the Iowa Energy Center, helped develop two solar energy systems, and conducted…