April 4, 2012 by Danny Schreiber
Omaha MindMixer, a web-based platform billed as a "virtual town hall," announced today it closed a $1.9 million seed round led by Dundee Venture Capital, an Omaha-based venture capital firm whose founder, Mark Hasebroock, is also a co-founder and executive of the startup. The round was led but not fully funded by Dundee VC and brings the company's total raised to date to $2.2 million, Nick Bowden … read more
March 14, 2012 by Danny Schreiber
Boulder Dundee Venture Capital, an Omaha-based firm founded by Hayneedle co-founder Mark Hasebroock, announced Thursday that it invested in TechStars founder David Cohen's new $28 million fund, Bullet Time Ventures II, a fund independent of the Boulder, Colo.-based startup accelerator. "While we normally focus on specific companies," Hasebroock said on Dundee VC's blog, "as a TechStars mentor and (limited partner) in this fund … read more
October 5, 2011 by Michael Stacy
Omaha “I think I’ve actually learned more from my mistakes,” Mark Hasebroock says, “than I have from my successes.” It’s a common refrain echoed by many who have been through the entrepreneurial wringer. But what’s uncommon about Hasebroock is the wide array of people, places and opportunities that have provided the learning experiences. … read more
September 29, 2011 by Danny Schreiber
Omaha Tonight's Cornstalks, a monthly gathering hosted by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce for individuals interested in high growth entrepreneurship, was an insightful look into the mind of one of Omaha's great entrepreneurs turned investor, Mark Hasebroock. Our editor, Michael Stacy, will have a recap in the coming days – stay tuned to learn about purple feet, popcorn, suspenders … read more
September 28, 2011 by Brittany Mascio
Omaha Thursday, Mark Hasebroock founder of Dundee Venture Capital and co-founder of Hayneedle, will present at Cornstalks, Omaha's monthly gathering for individuals interested in high-growth entrepreneurship hosted by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. Networking starts at 6:30 p.m. at the downtown chamber office (1301 Harney) and Hasebroock's presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. when the experienced banker, startup founder and mentor will share his insights with attendees. … read more
July 25, 2011 by Jeff Slobotski
Omaha Earlier today, Kiplinger released its "10 Best Value Cities for 2011" and Silicon Prairie's own, Omaha, earned this year's top spot. Also honored on the list was Cedar Rapids, Iowa, coming in at No. 9. … read more
July 12, 2011 by Danny Schreiber & Brittany Mascio
Published every Tuesday, Prairie Moves keeps our readers informed about career moves, media coverage, product development, and more from the companies and individuals we cover on Silicon Prairie News. If you or your company would like to submit one of the items below for our next Prairie Moves post, please email editor@siliconprairienews.com. And if you have suggestions … read more
February 28, 2011 by Danny Schreiber
Omaha MindMixer, a Gov 2.0 startup focused on connecting a community's constituents with its decision-makers, has announced a $300,000 round of funding from Omaha-based Dundee Venture Captial. It wasn't too… read more
February 8, 2011 by Danny Schreiber
(Photo by Mark Michaelis via Flickr) Published every Tuesday, Prairie Moves keeps our readers informed about career moves, media coverage, product development, and more from the companies and individuals we cover on Silicon Prairie News. If you or your company would like to submit one of the items below for our next Prairie Moves post, please email info@siliconprairienews.com. And if you have suggestions on how we could improve these posts or any of our… read more
January 25, 2011 by Jeff Slobotski
Omaha Micah Baldwin, CEO and chief community caretaker of Boulder-based Graphic.ly, a startup providing an immersive social experience and marketplace around digital comics and associated merchandise, recently spoke with me about his company, namely, the $3 million round of funding they announced today. Led by DFJ Mercury, the round had participation from other venture capital firms and angels… read more