Coalition vying for federal funds to create a hydrogen hub
David Roberts, chief innovation officer at the Indiana Economic Development Corp., is spending a lot of time right now focused on hydrogen.... Read More
Susan Orr
Indianapolis Business Journal
Indy ed-tech firm Willo acquired by textbook retailer Follett
Indianapolis-based education-tech firm Willo Labs Inc. has been acquired by Chicago-based Follett Higher Education—a move that Follett said will set the stage for significant growth at Willo over the next 18 months. Follett declined to reveal financial terms.... Read More
State teams with Purdue, IU for local government cybersecurity program
The Indiana Office of Technology has teamed up with Purdue University and Indiana University to help local governments beef up their cybersecurity. The state is providing $3.96 million to fund cybersecurity assessments at no cost to the government entities.... Read More
Restaurateur Scott Wise, wife, file for bankruptcy
Local restaurateur Scott Wise and his wife, Amy Wise, filed for personal bankruptcy protection earlier this month, following an unsuccessful attempt to work through financial issues related to the failure of the Scotty’s Brewhouse restaurant chain.... Read More
High Alpha portfolio company acquired by Minnesota firm
Structural Inc., an employee-engagement software company launched by Indianapolis venture studio High Alpha in 2017, has been acquired by St. Paul, Minnesota-based Augeo Affinity Marketing Inc.... Read More
New High Alpha startup Stitch offers software consulting
Indianapolis-based venture studio High Alpha has launched its latest startup—software consulting firm Stitch. Stitch, which had its public launch this week, was founded in July by Michael Burton, Ryan McCambridge and Bobby Tichy.... Read More
High Alpha startup Humankind closes on $4.2M seed round
Humankind, an e-commerce startup that launched last fall out of Indianapolis-based venture studio High Alpha, has closed on a $4.2 million round of seed funding.... Read More
Tax credit online marketplace creates connections for more deals
The Indianapolis-based not-for-profit TechPoint launched the Indiana VCI Marketplace—a first-of-its-kind tool for connecting potential buyers and sellers of Indiana’s Venture Capital Investment tax credit.... Read More
Belgian tech startup Unbox to set up U.S. HQ in Indianapolis
Belgium-based software startup Unbox plans to establish its U.S. headquarters in Indianapolis and a development hub in West Lafayette, with hopes of hiring as many as 380 Indiana employees over the next few years.... Read More
Westfield-based Taranis lands $40M growth investment
Westfield-based ag-tech company Taranis Inc. has secured another $40 million in investment to help fund its ongoing growth, the company announced Wednesday.... Read More