Come Prepared to Participate!
The Gr8er Plains Summit is a time to discuss, debate, and collaborate.
You’re a smart, motivated person. We’re excited you can join us on May 1.
To help you prepare your mind and thoughts, we have assembled this briefing packet.
It is a collection of reports, research, and reflections from those who have been actively investing in the region.
gener8tor
2025 Annual Report
Locals Investing in Locals
M25
2025 Midwest Startups City Rankings
How Nebraska Ranks (Silicon Prairie News)
A Decade of Investing: Reflections and the Road Ahead
“Why We Invested" blogs: OneDose and Entravia
Invest Nebraska
2026 Nebraska Venture Capital Report
Nebraska Venture Capital Report Library (2022-2026)
Redbud VC
Struggle, Not Pedigree: "Outsider" DNA Builds Unicorns
Raising a Fund in 2026
Technical.ly
How would an ecosystem-led investment fund perform?
Pitchbook
2026 US Venture Capital Outlook
Nelnet
‘A lighthouse in Nebraska’: How Lincoln-based Nelnet helped supercharge the local startup ecosystem
Video: Early Stage Investment Lessons and Insights from Nelnet