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Nebraska Seed Investment Program - Nebraska Department of Economic Development Nebraska Seed Investment Program The Nebraska Seed Investment program is an equity investment program to support early-stage Nebraska-based businesses. Under the program, up to $500,000 can be invested with a minimum of a 1:1 match to support product or service development.
Equity investments made under the program are placed and held by Invest Nebraska, a nonprofit 501(c)3 venture capital firm that is contracted by DED to facilitate the program. Invest Nebraska specializes in venture development and entrepreneurial assistance and is governed by a volunteer board with extensive experience in angel investing, portfolio development, patent law and other areas.
Seed-stage investments can be made up to $500,000 per project. Funds must be used for the commercialization of a prototype or process from a business or individual operating in Nebraska. A business plan or pitch deck detailing the business must be submitted to InvestNE and DED.
Matching funds equal to 100% of the amount of the investment from DED must be raised within the past six months of the placement of the Seed investment. The match for value-added agriculture projects is 25%. Is Your Business Eligible?
Eligible applicants include high-growth, early-stage companies with the potential to raise private capital who are developing and commercializing a technology, product, process or service.
Other requirements include: Status as a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, registered limited partnership, sole proprietorship, business trust or other eligible entity engaged in non-retail primary industries that are adding value to products or processes in Nebraska. Must have 500 or fewer employees. Must be operating within Nebraska.
Matching funds/co-investment must be equal to or greater than 100% of program funds (1:1). Value-added agricultural projects require a minimum of a 25% match (4:1). Applications are accepted on a fiscal year basis from July 1 through June 30, until funds are exhausted.
To discuss applying for the Seed Investment program, please contact Shelby Strattan ( shelby@investnebraska. com ) at Invest Nebraska: https://www. investnebraska.
com/contact-us Seed Investment Guidelines Need help with the Nebraska Seed Investment program? shelby@investnebraska. com
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nebraska businesses seeking commercialization of products or processes. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Nebraska Seed Investment Program is funded by Nebraska Department of Economic Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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