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Ag Startup Engine Portfolio Companies Reach Milestone: Raising Over $10 Million Combined in Follow-On Investments

Ag Startup Engine Portfolio Companies Reach Milestone: Raising Over $10 Million Combined in Follow-On Investments

“The ecosystem here in Iowa has changed so much since I began my career in agricultural technology startups,” said Joel Harris, Co-Director of the Ag Startup Engine. “The work, however, is not done. ASE continues to welcome new entrepreneurs and engaged participants genuinely interested in assisting the next generation of companies in the industry. The goal with Ag Startup Engine from the very beginning was to address gaps between agricultural technology ideation and commercialization here in Iowa. We look forward to continuing to play our role in cementing the Iowa State University Research Park as the place to be in the industry.”

Hertz Associated Ltd. and Hertz Farm Management join Ag Startup Engine Effort

Hertz Associates Ltd. and Hertz Farm Management (Hertz) have joined forces with the Ag Startup Engine (ASE) at the Iowa State University (ISU) Research Park to bring education, mentoring, and financing resources to young Iowa entrepreneurs and startups focused on agriculture technologies.