Invest Nebraska

Invest Nebraska Corporation is a venture capital firm based in Lincoln, Nebraska, that focuses on seed, early-stage, and growth capital investments across various industries. The firm primarily targets companies within Nebraska or those willing to establish operations in the state. Invest Nebraska typically invests an average of $250,000 in businesses with revenues up to $1 million, utilizing equity, debt, and convertible debt instruments. The firm is industry agnostic, with particular interest in sectors such as Internet-of-Things, medical devices, financial technology, cloud services, and agriculture technology, among others. Invest Nebraska also emphasizes collaboration with strategic partners, state government, communities, and educational institutions to foster economic growth in Nebraska. The firm's experienced team is dedicated to supporting high-impact entrepreneurs and investors to enhance the region's business landscape.

Matt Foley

Program Director

Ben Hormel Harris

Director

Daniel Hoffman

CEO

Past deals in Pre-Seed Round

EIO Diagnostics

Pre Seed Round in 2023
EIO Diagnostics Inc. is a Canadian company focused on developing innovative tools to diagnose and prevent udder infections in dairy animals. Founded in 2017 and based in Duncan, the company offers the FirstLook Mastitis detection system, which employs a multispectral sensor to analyze images of the udder as animals enter the milk parlor. This technology allows dairy farmers to identify early indicators of mastitis, enabling them to address potential infections before they escalate. EIO Diagnostics combines expertise in dairy farming, machine learning, and agriculture to enhance animal health and improve operational efficiency for dairy producers.

Tiiga

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Tiiga offers a powdered beverage mix that promotes a healthy microbiome and improved overall health. Tiiga's plant-based products are made from the Baobab fruit. Consumers add Tiiga’s natural hydration enhancer to water for a performance sports beverage.

Nightfox Audio

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Nightfox Audio is a company that operates in the music industry. It specializes in creating audio plugins that allow users to stack up to 12 instruments to generate new hybrid sounds within seconds. These tools are designed for modern composers, artists, and producers. The company also provides features for shaping tones, offering creative tools made by musicians for musicians and producers. Nightfox Audio's products are meticulously sampled instruments, stacked to create brand new hybrid tones.

Pawlytics

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Pawlytics is a software company based in Lincoln, Nebraska, specializing in solutions for animal welfare organizations. The company provides an analytical and data management application that enhances communication both internally and externally within these organizations. Its software enables users to predict the likelihood of pet adoptions, organize transportation for animals, and manage records for current, incoming, and past pets. Additionally, Pawlytics offers custom volunteer forms and a dedicated portal where volunteers can register and receive notifications about nearby pet events. This comprehensive platform aims to streamline operations and improve the overall efficiency of animal welfare initiatives.

Pinata

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Pinata develops tools designed to easily create and manage content on the interplanetary file system. The company's tools simplify immutable data and combine blockchains with immutable off-chain data storage, enabling developers to increase the speed and stability required for production applications.

HerHeadquarters

Pre Seed Round in 2019
HerHeadquarters is a match-making brand partnership platform connecting women entrepreneurs to brand partnership opportunities with women-owned businesses. These powerful, mutually beneficial partnerships create more visibility and revenue for both businesses/entrepreneurs. Users on HerHeadquarters provide their unique partnership preferences, discover their collaboration matches, then secure partnerships for various projects, events, and campaigns that create value for their business.

Pincurl Girls

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Pincurl Girls is a company dedicated to inspiring girls to love themselves and pursue their dreams. They offer a variety of products through their website, including sweatshirts, T-shirts, and accessories, all featuring the Pincurl Girl character along with uplifting messages. These products are designed for various settings, such as home, school, and the office, catering to a wide audience of girls and women. The company's mission is to encourage positivity and self-affirmation, helping girls to develop a strong sense of self-worth and motivation.

Squad Genius

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Squad Genius, Inc. develops team management application. The product can be used by team coaches to communicate through messages, share schedules, and to request, track, and collect payments. Squad Genius, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Sacramento, California.

Groove Watersports

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Groove Watersports manufactures impact vest with integrated speakers. It also has music controls, 8 hours battery life, and holds 2,000+ songs. It was launched in 2015 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Pawlytics

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Pawlytics is a software company based in Lincoln, Nebraska, specializing in solutions for animal welfare organizations. The company provides an analytical and data management application that enhances communication both internally and externally within these organizations. Its software enables users to predict the likelihood of pet adoptions, organize transportation for animals, and manage records for current, incoming, and past pets. Additionally, Pawlytics offers custom volunteer forms and a dedicated portal where volunteers can register and receive notifications about nearby pet events. This comprehensive platform aims to streamline operations and improve the overall efficiency of animal welfare initiatives.