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Join Stephen Von Rump and Amiad Fredman, MD, Cofounders of SweetSpot, for the BioGenerator Innovators Hour on Thursday, January 29th, in the Cortex Innovation District…

Thanks to Apple for making Be My Eyes App of the Day in the U.S. app store. In a world that feels increasingly messy and sometimes overwhelming, it’s good to know that 9 million+ people (and growing) have volunteered to support fellow humans for no other reason than kindness. Combined with offering free, state of the art AI for visual interpretation that is used in more than 180 countries, Be My Eyes tries to be a light in a sometimes murky world…

I was having dinner with the Planetary Guardians, and we got talking about innovations in sustainable farming. Just as we were discussing a particularly exciting venture, Holganix, I saw their team walk past. I wanted to introduce Holganix to everyone, so I dashed to catch up with them – and ran face first into the window. I left quite a mark on the glass – and it left quite a mark on me…

To secure their financial future, credit unions must invest in digital financial tools and offer digital banking to attract younger members, improve their financial literacy, increase deposits and be considered for lending transactions as members age. This is where attracting early-journey first-time homebuyers can be particularly valuable and potentially increase their wallet share with these members over the long term…

RouteSense, a data analytics company delivering predictive intelligence for the payments industry, announced its official launch alongside a ~$2 million pre-seed round led by Redbud VC with participation from FOVC, Cultivation Capital, Service Provider Capital, and the University of Missouri AACE Fund. By providing a unified intelligence layer that consolidates fragmented payment data across the transaction lifecycle, RouteSense gives merchants, processors, and acquirers the near-real-time visibility they need to make faster, more informed decisions…

Hydrosat, the leading provider of thermal infrared satellite data and AI-powered analytics, today announced the close of $60 million in new funding to accelerate growth across commercial, civil government, and defense markets. The round was led by Hartree Partners, Subutai Capital Partners, and Space 4 Earth, with new investment from Truffle Capital. The round includes follow-on investment from the Luxembourg Future Fund, OTB Ventures, Blue Bear Capital, Statkraft Ventures, Cultivation Capital, and Santa Barbara Venture Partners…

Indiana’s story is proof that leadership works when it’s grounded in culture, values, trust, and people first principles. Whether you’re leading a football program, a company, or a small team, the lessons are clear…

In 2025, the AgTech sector proved that cash is still available for scaling companies, even as the bar for securing it has risen significantly. Our analysis of Crunchbase data reveals that 700 AgTech startups raised a total of $6.07 billion last year. This represents a 6.3% increase in total capital invested compared to 2024, despite a 4.9% contraction in deal volume…

At the 2025 Tech Hub LIVE in Des Moines, IA, Kyle Welborn, General Partner at Cultivation Capital, joined CropLife for a Fireside Chat to break down the current agtech exit landscape. Welborn, whose firm specializes in early-stage investments in agtech, offered a candid look at where exits are happening, how macroeconomic pressures are shaping deal flow, and where startups can still find opportunities in a tough market…

What began as local innovation in our region has transformed into a global force that is redefining the AgriFoodTech ecosystem. The impact of our startups by the numbers: 34 Startups driving innovation, Originating from 7 Latin American countries, Expanding reach to 21 countries globally, Creating 800+ jobs, fueling economic growth, Over $124 Million in capital raised to date…