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Produced by the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA), this series examines eight distinct regions (see map on final page) to highlight the unique strengths and contributions of each to the national innovation economy. NVCA is the leading trade association for the U. S. venture capital industry, advocating for policies that support entrepreneurship, capital formation, and the growth of highgrowth companies.  \nThe Plains region is a smaller but steadily expanding venture ecosystem, shaped by strong research institutions, industry depth, and a growing network of founders and investors. Its innovation economy is strengthened by a mix of established metropolitan centers and rising early-stage communities, all contributing to a pipeline of new technologies and high-growth companies.  \nMinnesota provides one of the region’s most mature innovation footholds, supported by its research universities, patent strength, and concentration of technical talent. But momentum is building across the broader region as well, with states such as Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, North Dakota, and South Dakota developing active startup hubs, university commercialization pipelines, and new sources of early-stage capital.  \nThe Plains’ breadth is one of its defining advantages. Agtech, food systems, medical technology, software, fintech, robotics, energy technology, advanced manufacturing, and logistics all have meaningful activity across the region. This diversity creates a balanced foundation, one where innovation is not tied to a single sector but emerges from a wide range of industry strengths. As university-driven research, accelerator networks, and emerging venture firms continue to expand, the Plains are gaining momentum. What begins as technical expertise across legacy industries is increasingly becoming a new generation of high-growth startups – evidence of a region moving confidently into its next phase of innovation.  \nSector Breakdown of Plains VC Investment:  \nCleantech  \n18%  \nOther  \n7%  \nAI & ML 12%  \nLife  \nSoftware & IT 28%  \nSciences  \n35%  \n188 543  \n,  \nThe number of VC-backed startups jobs in the Plains, as of 2022, the latest data available.  \n$9.96B  \nin AUM +38 . 3% growth from 2015-2024.  \n1  \n$2.46B  \nIn deal flow in 2024.  \n35.2%  \nIncrease in deal value from 2015-2024.  \n$6.56M  \nAverage deal size in the region in 2024.  \n278  \nThe number of active investors in the Plains region in 2024 (178 local and 100 outside investors) .  \n375  \nDeals in 2024, an emerging VC ecosystem fueling start-up growth  \n\\#2  \nNebraska ranks second out of all U.S. states in terms of five year growth in the number of deals (2020-2024) .  \n\\#3  \nSouth Dakota ranks third out of all U.S. states in terms of five year growth in VC dollars invested (2020-2024) .  \nStartups in The Region  \nChronic migraine affects  \napproximately 3–5% of U.S. adults and is defined by 15 or more headache days per month, significantly disrupting work, family life, and overall well-being.  \nMinneapolis, MN-headquartered ShiraTronics is studying an investigational, drug-free, minimally invasive, fully implantable neuromodulation system designed to stimulate migrainerelated nerves in the head for its potential to reduce the burden of chronic migraine in patients who remain symptomatic despite available therapies.  \nCorVent Medical is redefining respiratory support for both acute and post-acute care settings. Founded with the mission to make life-saving ventilation more accessible,  \nCorVent develops advanced, U.S. -manufactured ventilators guided by its Simple, Safe, and Smart design philosophy. Its flagship product, the RESPOND® Ventilator, provides versatile respiratory support for hospitals, long-term care facilities, and rural health systems.","cbCaimJm9hcT5HAl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimJm9hcT5HAl","pdf",1096450,"English","# Regional Spotlight: Plains\n## Venture Capital Ecosystem Overview\n## Sector Breakdown of Plains VC Investment\n## Startups in the Region\n## VCs in the Region","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Plains regional report?\",\"answer\":\"It explores the venture capital ecosystem’s role in supporting startups, job creation, and economic growth across the Plains region.\"},{\"question\":\"Which region-wide sectors receive the most VC investment?\",\"answer\":\"Software \\u0026 IT and Sciences are the largest portions in the sector breakdown, alongside other active areas such as AI \\u0026 ML, Cleantech, Life Sciences, and more.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of companies and organizations are highlighted?\",\"answer\":\"The report spotlights startups across health and technology domains and profiles venture firms and accelerators that invest in early-stage innovation across the Plains.\"}]","Plains - Regional Spotlight - Venture Capital Ecosystem Report | PDF",1790761893,18]