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VizyPay announces new advisory board to guide growth

Waukee-based payment processor VizyPay announced Tuesday the creation of a new advisory board, made up of leaders from within and outside the payments industry. According to a news release, the board’s purpose is to leverage those leaders’ …
By Business Record Staff | Mar 9, 2023
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Brale raises $11.1M in funding

Brale, a Des Moines-based startup founded by Ben Milne, announced Wednesday it has raised $11.1 million in funding. The funding round was led by Maryland-based New Enterprise Associates with Managing General Partner Scott Sandell joining …
By Business Record Staff | Feb 23, 2023
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GIA names Lewis to new alumni director role

The Global Insurance Accelerator announced Monday that Jim Lewis has joined the accelerator’s leadership team as alumni director, a newly created role focused on building a more comprehensive alumni support model. Lewis will be responsible …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 22, 2022
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ViClarity partners with credit union tech firm on compliance reviews

ViClarity, a Des Moines-based global provider of governance, risk and compliance technology and regulatory and compliance consulting for financial institutions, is partnering with California-based technology company WithClutch, the companies announced recently. WithClutch focuses on building …
By Business Record Staff | Dec 1, 2022
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GIA adding new alumni director role

The Global Insurance Accelerator has announced it is adding a new role of alumni director to its staff. “The creation of this role represents a key strategic decision on behalf of the GIA and our …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 25, 2022
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Iowa insurers offer glimpse into innovation needs, look to future

Brokers, carriers speak during BTV Israeli Startup Roadshow event

A delegation of 14 insurtech startups from Israel visited Des Moines Nov. 10 for a BrokerTech Ventures event introducing the founders to Iowa and its insurance …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 17, 2022
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Dates, theme announced for 2023 Global Insurance Symposium

The Global Insurance Symposium has announced its 2023 conference, presented by the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the Iowa Insurance Division, the Iowa Economic Development Authority and members of the insurance industry in Iowa, will be …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 17, 2022
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BrokerTech Ventures Accelerator opens 2023 cohort applications

The BrokerTech Ventures Accelerator has opened applications for its 2023 program. According to the news release, the concept of the BTV Accelerator is to be an “innovation hub” and proof of concept environment for broker-centric …
By Business Record Staff | Nov 3, 2022
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Louis named next GIA program manager

Jess Louis joined the Global Insurance Accelerator as its program manager this week, the accelerator announced on its blog. She will oversee the GIA’s programming with managing director Dan Israel, who started transitioning into his …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 8, 2022
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Valley Ag announces collaboration with Growers Edge on digital lending platform

Idaho-based Valley Agronomics announced Sept. 1 that it will collaborate with Growers Edge and use its technology and data analytics to create a fully digital lending platform for Valley Ag customers. Valley Ag Platinum Financing …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 8, 2022