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Alpaca raises $1.8 million to advance its platform to support educators' well-being
The Omaha-based EdTech startup closed a seed round to advance its employee engagement tools for educators. The company evolved from sending care packages to teachers to now providing software…
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12mNebraska Recurring Startup Events Guide - Updated for 2026
The Nebraska startup ecosystem hosts a variety of events to bring entrepreneurs, experts, community members and resources together in one space. To stay up to date on current offerings, here is an updated list of free weekly and monthly gatherings open to the public that encourage collaboration and innovation around the state.