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Grit Road Partners announces launch of second VC fund to support Midwest agtech innovation
The Nebraska-based venture capital firm invested in 23 companies with its first fund totalling $11.25 million. Eight of these startups are currently headquartered in Nebraska. Grit Road completed its…
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4mPrairie Portraits: Kristin Klaus
The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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5mPrairie Portraits: Taylor Korensky
The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
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5mPrairie Portraits: Corrine Wardian
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3mNew faces and new questions: Call for Prairie Portraits profiles
The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. SPN updated the questions with the goal of encouraging more unique responses and insights. Learn how to participate.
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2mApply by Sept. 30 for the Farmers Tech Adoption Challenge to get feedback and commitments on agtech
The FTAC, part of the 2026 Spur AgConverge conference, flips the pitch competition format and lets farmers take the lead. They give direct feedback during roundtables with startups and can receive cash prizes to commit to adopt new tech from a chosen startup.