30 Iowa startups filed a Form D in the last 12 months. Together they reported $180.7M sold in 29 new rounds. The median round was $1.1M.
Startups
30
filed in 12 months
Reported new funding
$180.7M
29 rounds
Median round
$1.1M
new rounds
Top city
Des Moines
5 startups
Largest rounds
Latest filings
| Company | Industry | City | Filed | Amount sold | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Software | Des Moines | Nov 13, 2026 | $1.3M ↗ | 8 | |
| Biotech & Pharma | Ames | Nov 6, 2026 | $220K ↗ | 7 | |
| Energy & Climate | Nevada | Nov 3, 2026 | $0 ↗ | 0 | |
| FinTech & Financial Services | Des Moines | Oct 26, 2026 | $1.2M ↗ | 4 | |
| Energy & Climate | Fairfield | Oct 21, 2026 | $500K ↗ | 12 | |
| FinTech & Financial Services | Johnston | Oct 8, 2026 | $9.5M ↗ | 7 | |
| Energy & Climate | Colo | Sep 16, 2026 | $500K ↗ | 2 | |
| Food & Agriculture | West Des Moines | Sep 8, 2026 | $600K ↗ | 6 | |
| Food & Agriculture | Slater | Aug 10, 2026 | $3.1M ↗ | 9 | |
| Biotech & Pharma | Tiffin | Jul 31, 2026 | $1.7M ↗ | 17 | |
| Food & Agriculture | Ames | Jun 30, 2026 | $10.2M ↗ | 2 | |
| Food & Agriculture | Boone | Jun 29, 2026 | $634K ↗ | 5 | |
| Energy & Climate | Des Moines | Jun 22, 2026 | $64,000 ↗ | 4 | |
| Industrial & Robotics | West Des Moines | Jun 22, 2026 | $12.0M ↗ | 10 | |
| FinTech & Financial Services | Dubuque | Jun 12, 2026 | $30.0M ↗ | 23 |
Cities
Iowa companies 73
| Company | Industry | City | Latest filing | Latest raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 EatFuti Inc.Commission-free ordering and marketing software for independent restaurants. | Enterprise Software | Des Moines | Nov 13, 2026 | $1.3M |
 Skroot Laboratory Inc.Wireless sensors that track cell growth in lab flasks and bioreactors, for biomanufacturing labs. | Biotech & Pharma | Ames | Nov 6, 2026 | $220K |
 Frontline BioEnergy Inc.Frontline BioEnergy builds gasification systems that convert biomass and waste into renewable fuels a… | Energy & Climate | Nevada | Nov 3, 2026 | — |
 GracePay, Inc.Payments and financing software for funeral homes. | FinTech & Financial Services | Des Moines | Oct 26, 2026 | $1.2M |
 Koster Energy, Inc.Mirror-optic daylight louvers that reduce solar heat while preserving views. | Energy & Climate | Fairfield | Oct 21, 2026 | $500K |
 Growers Edge Financial, Inc.Provides financing and land data tools to farmers, agricultural retailers, manufacturers and lenders. | FinTech & Financial Services | Johnston | Oct 8, 2026 | $9.5M |
 Rise Energy IncConverts businesses' biomass waste into renewable fuels and other products. | Energy & Climate | Colo | Sep 16, 2026 | $500K |
 Lola's Fine Sauces, Inc.Sells hot sauces, salsas and other condiments to shoppers. | Food & Agriculture | West Des Moines | Sep 8, 2026 | $600K |
 GW Nutrition Inc.Provides food makers with light-based processing technology for alternative proteins. | Food & Agriculture | Slater | Aug 11, 2026 | $3.1M |
 ORF Biologics, Inc.Designs and makes proteins and other biological products for researchers and drug developers. | Biotech & Pharma | Tiffin | Jul 31, 2026 | $1.7M |
 PowerPollen, Inc.PowerPollen provides pollen preservation and application technology to seed companies and growers. | Food & Agriculture | Ames | Jun 30, 2026 | $10.2M |
 Kimle Aquaculture, Inc.Raises and sells fresh shrimp to consumers and food businesses through a farmer network. | Food & Agriculture | Boone | Jun 29, 2026 | $634K |
 MakuSafe Corp.Wearable devices and safety analytics software help employers identify workplace hazards. | Industrial & Robotics | West Des Moines | Jun 22, 2026 | $12.0M |
 Nucleus Power, Inc.Develops compact nuclear reactors to supply electricity to customers, including data centers. | Energy & Climate | Des Moines | Jun 22, 2026 | $64K |
 Bravehart Hospitality Group LLCOperates Hawaiian Bros restaurants for diners in Iowa. | Consumer & Retail | Carroll | Jun 17, 2026 | $452K |
 Capra Financial, Inc.Capra Bank provides banking services and loans to businesses and individuals. | FinTech & Financial Services | Dubuque | Jun 12, 2026 | $30.0M |
| FinTech & Financial Services | Waukee | Jun 9, 2026 | $12.6M | |
| FinTech & Financial Services | Waukee | Jun 9, 2026 | $11.5M | |
| FinTech & Financial Services | Waukee | Jun 9, 2026 | $526K | |
| FinTech & Financial Services | Waukee | Jun 9, 2026 | $4.4M | |
 Inseer Inc.AI software helps employers assess workplace movements for injury risks. | Enterprise Software | Iowa City | Apr 21, 2026 | $400K |
 Browns Shoe Fit Co. General Office Inc.Sells footwear for men and women online and in stores. | Consumer & Retail | Dallas Center | Mar 30, 2026 | $44K |
Renewabl Furniture Inc.Furniture visualization and planning tools for people designing their homes. | Consumer & Retail | Des Moines | Mar 30, 2026 | $28K |
| Not classified yet | Davenport | Feb 12, 2026 | $125K | |
| Not classified yet | Cedar Rapids | Feb 5, 2026 | $7.0M | |
| Not classified yet | Washington | Jan 21, 2026 | $223K | |
| Not classified yet | Des Moines | Dec 1, 2025 | $50.0M | |
| Not classified yet | West Des Moines | Nov 24, 2025 | $1.0M | |
| Not classified yet | Coralville | Nov 21, 2025 | $1.0M | |
| Not classified yet | Osceola | Nov 13, 2025 | $6.4M | |
| Not classified yet | Des Moines | Nov 4, 2025 | $50K | |
| Food & Agriculture | Latimer | Oct 31, 2025 | $13.9M | |
| FinTech & Financial Services | Cedar Falls | Oct 8, 2025 | $4.0M | |
| Not classified yet | Windsor Heights | Sep 8, 2025 | — | |
| Not classified yet | Slater | Aug 4, 2025 | $1.0M | |
| Not classified yet | West Des Moines | Jun 12, 2025 | $15.0M | |
| Not classified yet | Iowa City | Apr 29, 2025 | $150K | |
| Not classified yet | Iowa City | Apr 3, 2025 | $225K | |
| Not classified yet | Cedar Rapids | Mar 31, 2025 | $440K | |
| Not classified yet | Des Moines | Mar 7, 2025 | $652K | |
| Healthcare | North Liberty | Dec 5, 2024 | $2.0M | |
| Not classified yet | Iowa City | Dec 3, 2024 | $1.5M | |
| Not classified yet | Waukee | Nov 22, 2024 | $3.9M | |
| Not classified yet | Solon | Nov 18, 2024 | $3.5M | |
| Not classified yet | Des Moines | Nov 13, 2024 | $970K | |
| Not classified yet | Ames | Nov 8, 2024 | $150K | |
| Not classified yet | Cedar Falls | Oct 23, 2024 | $1.1M | |
| Not classified yet | Des Moines | Oct 8, 2024 | — | |
| Food & Agriculture | Des Moines | Sep 25, 2024 | $2.6M | |
| Not classified yet | Des Moines | Aug 26, 2024 | $37.4M |
How this page is built
Startups are the private companies counted as startups (see our startup funding data), placed by the address on their latest Form D. Registered-agent and virtual-office addresses (common in Delaware and Wyoming) are not counted as a location. Public companies, foreign issuers and business-combination filings are excluded.