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Omaha-based Grapple raises $1 million to remove barriers to data analytics
Grapple compiles business data across sources onto a single, AI-powered platform in order for users to quickly access trends and takeaways. Founder and CEO Jack Sellwood described the importance of the local ecosystem on his journey and what’s in store for his company, including his participation in the California-based LAUNCH Accelerator.
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ICYMI: Updates from around the ecosystem
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- Nebraska Tech Collaborative releases new dashboard with state tech workforce data
- Meet Total Analysis Co-founder and COO Kristin Klaus in the latest Prairie Portrait
- Five startups from Greater Omaha accepted in the Techstars Founder Catalyst Program spring cohort
- Five women honored with 2026 Nebraska Women in Tech awards
- Applying UNMC expertise in infectious diseases, Carecubes closes $6.5 million Series A round
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