The economic development efforts of StartUpNV continue to support the growth of Nevada’s startup ecosystem, and its affiliated venture capital fund, the 1864 Fund has now raised and invested $10 million in eight companies. Created to invest primarily in highly scalable startups with at least $500,000 in sales in the western region of the United States, the 1864 Fund made its … [Read more...] about The 1864 Fund, a Nevada-Based Seed-Stage Venture Capital Fund, Completes Deployment of Its $10 Million Fund Across Eight Companies
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StartUpNV Takes Over Management of International Innovation Center in Downtown Las Vegas
StartUpNV, a nonprofit incubator and accelerator for Nevada-based startup companies, is now managing the International Innovation Center (IIC) in downtown Las Vegas. Under its administration, StartUpNV is creating the ICC to be the preeminent co-working and networking location where entrepreneurs can find the support they need to succeed. The ICC provides the … [Read more...] about StartUpNV Takes Over Management of International Innovation Center in Downtown Las Vegas
StartUpNV to Hold Speed Mentoring Event for Entrepreneurs in Reno, June 4
StartUpNV, a nonprofit incubator and accelerator for Nevada-based startup companies, will hold its next free Speed Mentoring event in Reno on Thursday, June 4, at the Innevation Center, 450 Sinclair St., Reno, Nev., 89501. “Think of it like speed dating—but for startups,” said Jeff Saling, executive director of StartUpNV. “It’s fast-paced and … [Read more...] about StartUpNV to Hold Speed Mentoring Event for Entrepreneurs in Reno, June 4
AngelNV Program Invested a Total of $400,000 in Three Startups at “Shark Tank”-Style Event
Operated by StartUpNV, a nonprofit incubator and accelerator for Nevada-based startup companies, AngelNV held its Shark Tank-style finale this past Saturday, April 11, and the 68 investors ultimately invested $400,000 in three Las Vegas-based startups. The grand prize investment of $200,000 went to Regara, an Asian American owned startup that created an AI-native operating … [Read more...] about AngelNV Program Invested a Total of $400,000 in Three Startups at “Shark Tank”-Style Event
AngelNV Program Supporting First-Time Investor Education and Bolster Entrepreneurs Statewide
LAS VEGAS (Feb. 9, 2026) – Nevada-based nonprofit StartUpNV recently launched its 2026 AngelNV investor education program, designed to introduce new angel investors to early-stage investing while connecting them with high-potential Nevada startups. In its 6th year, AngelNV is a structured, 13-week program focused on hands-on investor education, real startup evaluation, and … [Read more...] about AngelNV Program Supporting First-Time Investor Education and Bolster Entrepreneurs Statewide
Nationally Recognized, StartUpNV- Affiliated Funds Crush Silicon Valley Venture Capital Funds With 3 Times Better Returns
A recent report from Northwest Registered Agent listed Nevada as the sixth most affordable state to start a business and lauded StartUpNV, a statewide nonprofit incubator and accelerator for Nevada-based startups, for “helping to nurture new businesses with access to mentorship and capital.” StartUpNV is now looking back on four years of astounding success for its affiliated … [Read more...] about Nationally Recognized, StartUpNV- Affiliated Funds Crush Silicon Valley Venture Capital Funds With 3 Times Better Returns
AngelNV Program to Educate Entrepreneurs and Invest in Nevada Startups Begins Sept. 30
Classes for the free AngelNV Entrepreneur Due Diligence Bootcamp for startup founders will start Tuesday, Sept. 30 in downtown Las Vegas and continue every Tuesday through Oct. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the International Innovation Center @Vegas, 300 S. 4th St., #180, Las Vegas, Nev., 89101. The sessions will also be livestreamed via Zoom (link provided upon registration). After … [Read more...] about AngelNV Program to Educate Entrepreneurs and Invest in Nevada Startups Begins Sept. 30
StartUpNV and Community Leaders to Hold Third Annual Startup Week Las Vegas, Sept. 17-20
StartUpNV, a nonprofit statewide incubator and accelerator for Nevada-based startups, is again sponsoring the Las Vegas edition of Startup Week, Wednesday, Sept. 17 through Saturday, Sept. 20. Startup Week is a multi-day event held in cities across the world to celebrate entrepreneurship and showcase the local startup community through meetups, lectures, discussions, and … [Read more...] about StartUpNV and Community Leaders to Hold Third Annual Startup Week Las Vegas, Sept. 17-20
Around the StateAugust 2025
Clark County Alerts on New Scam Clark County recently sent an alert reminding Nevadans that the county clerk does not issue citations. This is in response to a fraudulent notice that some received requiring payment to the court. The notice reads "Failure to Appear" with a citation amount. Land Lease for Children’s Hospital Finalized Intermountain Health, The Gardner … [Read more...] about Around the State
Last WordWhat advice would you give an entrepreneur who is just getting started?
Jeff Saling Executive DirectorStartUpNV “One of the most romantic and cruelest notions is ‘if you build it, they will come.’ Many new entrepreneurs think success is dependent on their business idea or invention. In reality, it's all about execution.” Stephanie Kruse FounderKPS3 Marketing “Don't be afraid but, simultaneously, be terrified. You need both. … [Read more...] about Last Word
Around the StateMarch 2023
Six States Agree to Colorado River Cuts Nevada, along with five other states within the Colorado River Compact have agreed to a proposed series of Colorado River cuts. The agreement was sent in a signed a letter to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in an effort to curb regional water usage ahead of the federal government’s review. California was noticeably absent from the … [Read more...] about Around the State
Around the StateDecember 2022
Clark County Commission Allocates ARPA Funds for Business Incubator Program Last month, the Clark County Commission voted to approve $600,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in support of a new business incubator program, Incubate Vegas. The program was developed by the Clark County Office of Community and Economic Development in partnership with StartUPNV. The … [Read more...] about Around the State
StartUpNV Creates TechDevNV to Provide Nevada Startups With Cost-Efficient, World-Class Software Development Services
StartUpNV has created TechDevNV (tech-dev-en-vee) as a full-service, comprehensive software development and consultancy program that empowers Nevada-based entrepreneurs to develop technology-based products with streamlined software development solutions that are highly competitive and some of the best in the world. TechDevNV connects Nevada-based startups with world-class … [Read more...] about StartUpNV Creates TechDevNV to Provide Nevada Startups With Cost-Efficient, World-Class Software Development Services
StartUpNV Announces Schedule of Sip and Learn Networking, Education Events
StartUpNV, a statewide nonprofit incubator and accelerator for Nevada-based startup companies, will hold its next monthly “Sip & Learn” networking and education event this Thursday, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. Sip & Learn events feature leading industry experts as guest speakers for an informative discussion on specific topics of interest to startup founders over light bites … [Read more...] about StartUpNV Announces Schedule of Sip and Learn Networking, Education Events
More Than 40 Nevada-Based Startups Will Receive Federal SSBCI Matching Funds Alongside StartUpNv Investments
LAS VEGAS – At the International Innovation Center @Vegas in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine announced that through Nevada’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) more than 40 Nevada-based companies that participate in StartUpNV, a nonprofit statewide incubator and accelerator for startup companies will be supported with SSBCI matching funds, … [Read more...] about More Than 40 Nevada-Based Startups Will Receive Federal SSBCI Matching Funds Alongside StartUpNv Investments