IU Ventures is investing in a New York-based company founded by two alumni of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. The investment is part of a $15 million funding round for Leap, which has developed an omnichannel platform for retail stores.... Read More
The Wabash Heartland Innovation Network announced Monday it will work with Microsoft Spark to foster economic opportunity with a particular interest in school safety technology. ... Read More
Mainstream Fiber Networks of Nashville, Indiana, was recently approved to become a provider of the FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program, meaning the company will now be able to offer discounted internet to eligible households.... Read More
The lawsuit alleges that certain models of the cars lack the industry-standard technology needed to prevent the vehicles from being stolen. Videos that show people how to steal Kias and Hyundais have recently gone viral over social media.... Read More
The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering at Indiana University is launching an initiative designed to create a workforce pipeline for highly trained engineers and experts in microelectronics. ... Read More
Mark Caswell, who led Indianapolis technology consulting and analytics firm Resultant through a period of tremendous growth, has been replaced by a new chief executive. Resultant says longtime technology consulting executive Greg Layok has been hired as CEO... Read More
Illinois-based Deere & Co. has acquired an Indianapolis-based agtech startup. Financial terms of the deal for Smart Apply Inc., which has developed a precision sprayer for orchards and vineyards, are not being disclosed.... Read More
Indiana tech firms attracted more than $47 million from venture investors in 36 separate deals last quarter, according to a new report by Indianapolis-based TechPoint. The second-quarter VC report reveals the ongoing funding slowdown in the tech sector.... Read More
Judges' criteria included the breakthrough level, market size and competitive advantage, team, go-to-market strategy and commercial traction. The companies were also vetted by a venture capital firm or university-based innovation department.... Read More
The fund hopes to move the projects past "the valley of death" for an easier transition into commercialization. The money can be used to build prototypes and conduct further research.... Read More
Clarksville-based TitleWise Technologies has closed on a more than $1 million seed round of funding. The software company plans to use the funding to scale its product and add an undisclosed number of jobs.... Read More
Underserved communities may see their broadband connection strengthen soon if local entities take advantage of the final round of the state's Next Level Connections Grant Program. Applications are open for a fourth and final iteration of the program.... Read More
A West Lafayette-based startup is using a global accelerator to help fuel growth. Neurava is one of 61 companies from around the world to showcase its medical technology as part of the MedTech Innovator, billed as the largest accelerator of med tech companies.... Read More
Smart mailbox company Arrive has crowdfunded $1.3 million, bringing its total investment to $9 million as it prepares to launch its product to market.... Read More
Katara McCarthy commissioned the study in hand with her app Exhale, the first emotional well-being app specifically designed for Black women. The study reaffirms some of her observations and beliefs about Black women's mental health needs but also provides more data to an understudied demographic and topic.... Read More
Indianapolis-based IT managed services firm Bell Techlogix is growing its global footprint. The company has announced the formation of a new subsidiary, Bell Techlogix India Private Ltd., headquartered in Hyderabad, India.... Read More
Maybe you’ve heard of The Knot, the online marketplace where users can connect with vendors and plan their weddings. Indianapolis-based startup Bereave wants to do something similar—but for funerals. And it’s on its way towards that goal. ... Read More
The Indiana Gaming Commission approved a temporary license for Atlanta-based PrizePicks, which claims to be the largest fantasy sports provider on the continent. The approval will allow the business to operate its daily fantasy sports operation in the state.... Read More
A basketball analytics startup in Bloomington is under new ownership. Blueprint Stats, which has developed a software platform to help coaches evaluate and develop the skills of their players, has been acquired by Sports Info Solutions in Pennsylvania.... Read More
MakeMyMove is a growing changemaker in Indiana communities as a marketplace where local leaders can build offers to persuade families to pick up and move to their town or city. Many say this is part of a solution to boost the local economy, enhance the workforce with talent and build up smaller communities.... Read More
