MOVE Venture Capital

2023 was a remarkable year one at MOVE Venture Capital, and the credit goes entirely to the 16 incredible portfolio companies and their founding teams that we had the honor of partnering with this past year. Our team is in awe of the resilience, creativity, and leadership each founding team has demonstrated. The hard work and dedication has truly paved the way for an exciting future in the region, and we're excited to see where their vision will lead! As a reminder, MOVE Venture Capital is a pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital firm based in Nebraska with a mission to invest early in the next generation of founders in the region. MOVE is an industry-agnostic firm that invests in capital-efficient software and technology companies and led by a multifaceted team of innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. Please reach out to anyone on the MOVE team if you'd like to learn more: Charlie Cuddy, John Grange, Manny Quevedo, Alexi Wellman, Ben Bemis, Ben Williamson

We’re excited to be featured in the Lincoln Journal Star, sharing how DARO is transforming livestock health with proactive disease detection. Our mission is simple: give pork producers real-time insights to act fast, reduce losses, and protect herd health. With strong support from Nebraska’s innovation ecosystem and the livestock industry, we’re pushing forward to make early disease detection more accessible and impactful. Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/g-bh3Cg4 Thank you to everyone who continues to support DARO’s journey—we’re just getting started!

We are thrilled to celebrate our CEO & Founder, Manuela Zoninsein, being recognized as one of the Most Influential Women in Convenience Services for 2025 by Automatic Merchandiser & VendingMarketWatch ?? Manuela’s visionary leadership is reshaping the future of packaged beverages by eliminating the need for single-use containers forever. The beverage industry produces 30% of consumer packaged goods emissions—Kadeya is changing that. Kadeya hydrates workplaces with fewer logistics, lower costs, and superior safety outcomes. ?? Join us in celebrating Manuela’s well-deserved recognition! Drop a ?? in the comments to show your support. Read more about this year’s Most Influential Women in Convenience Services here: ?? https://lnkd.in/gtn4UDnj We're honored to be mentioned alongside other industry leaders we admire like Carla Balakgie, FASAE, CAE of National Automatic Merchandising Association, Taylor Bartholomew-Bibikan of Just Baked, Christi Bond of Independence Coffee Company, SUZANNE BOYER of Treasure Valley Coffee, Charlotte Callahan of Five Star Breaktime Solutions, Joanna Kim Choi of Bevi, Haley Eggum of Hormel Foods, Jennifer Fox of Fox Vending, Inc., Tarryn Gorre of 365 Retail Markets, Tiffany Harrison of Nayax, Theresa Haskins of veterans canteen service, Roxanne Joyal, LL.B., CM, Nichole LaCour of Team Saverino, Rebecca Lotz of Red Bull, Cristina Noel of Canteen North America, Nicole Sprenger, MBA, Marketing of 365 Retail Markets, Elyssa Steiner of Cantaloupe Inc, Ashilyn Sunderman of Smith Vending Corp. / Canteen, Lyndsey Wolfsmith of VendTech #Kadeya #Sustainability #ClimateTech #Innovation #PlasticFree #ConvenienceServices #ClosedLoopSystem #Leadership #WomenInBusiness

?? New Curriculum: Flyover Capital: First Flight, Valuations, & Fundraising ?? Raising capital in the Midwest? Understanding valuations and investor expectations is key to securing the right funding. Our latest module breaks down how founders should approach valuations, practical fundraising strategies, and an overview of Flyover Capital's new First Flight Program. A special thanks to Alexandra O'Hagan-Padron for sharing her insights and plans for their pre-seed investments. ?? Valuation at Pre-Seed – More art than science, balancing ambition with market reality. ?? How Investors Think – VCs evaluate deals based on a number of factors including exit potential, portfolio math, and ownership goals. ?? Fundraising Tips – Build relationships early, know your numbers, and align capital needs with milestones. ?? Midwest Mindset– Midwest investors focus on many factors when evaluating startups including capital efficiency, long-term relationships, and sustainable growth. Now live on the Nebraska Startup Academy platform. More details in the comments below ??

We're headed to Germany! Come meet our CEO Manuela Zoninsein + CPO Denis Lussault in Berlin or Leipzig between 17-21 March. Afterward, we'll be between Paris, Munich, London, + Amsterdam through April 6. If you work in #cleantech, #circulareconomy, #CPG or #sustainability more broadly: please reach out! ?? ?? ??

Bio Nebraska member DARO has secured $1.1 million in funding, with support from fellow members Invest Nebraska and MOVE Venture Capital, to advance its innovative pathogen surveillance technology for livestock production. Read the announcement: https://lnkd.in/ev9SaKaz

We’re honored to be featured by Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources sharing how DARO is bringing cutting-edge disease detection technology to the livestock industry. Nebraska has always been a hub for agricultural innovation, and we’re proud to be part of this movement. A huge thank you to our team, partners, and supporters who are helping make this vision a reality! Thank you Geitner Simmons (home)! Read more about our work here: https://lnkd.in/gCUmcRvh

We’re thrilled to be featured in National Hog Farmer, highlighting our mission to help pork producers detect disease early and act fast. We’re building technology that brings real-time, actionable insights to producers—helping them protect herd health, reduce losses, and improve operational efficiency. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ghx5NSsd A huge thank you to our team, investors, and industry partners who believe in our vision! Let’s keep pushing forward. ?? #AgTech #LivestockHealth #PorkProduction

The #Nebraska #Scholastic #Esports Association (#NSESA) was one of the first state leagues to move to us and now the leading early-stage #startup fund in that state is giving us another giant boost. Thank you MOVE Venture Capital for fueling our growth and joining a star-studded list of #Midwest funds and angels who've helped us change the game ?

??MOVE Venture Capital Investment?? We’re thrilled to spotlight one of our latest investments in a company that’s redefining the game - LeagueOS. Their all-in-one platform is revolutionizing esports and gaming communities, providing leagues, teams, and tournament organizers with powerful tools to manage competitions, automate operations, and enhance the player experience. ??Founder: Marty Wetherall ?? Company: LeagueOS ?? Description: LeagueOS has quickly emerged as the system of record for esports in schools, powering play and capturing stats for more K-12 and collegiate programs than any other platform across all 50 states.? Please contact the LeagueOS team or the MOVE Venture Capital team (Charlie Cuddy // John Grange // Manny Quevedo // Alyssa Cave) with any questions or introductions!