Nebraska Seed Investment Program

The Nebraska Seed Investment program is an equity investment program to support early-stage Nebraska-based businesses. Under the program, up to $500,000 can be invested with a minimum of a 1:1 match to support product or service development. Equity investments made under the program are placed and held by Invest Nebraska, a nonprofit 501(c)3 venture capital firm that DED contracts to facilitate the program. Invest Nebraska specializes in venture development and entrepreneurial assistance and is governed by a volunteer board with extensive experience in angel investing, portfolio development, patent law, and other areas.