A New Take on Venture Capital
Investing in Nebraska founders at the early stage
The Closest Thing to Non-Dilutive Funding—Without Fixed Payments
Proven Ventures is a venture capital fund that invests in Nebraska-based post-revenue startups and growth-stage companies looking to achieve profitability without sacrificing equity.
We specialize in funding founder-friendly investments that provide capital without fixed repayment terms. Whether you're raising your first funding round, bridging a financial gap, or making a key hire before an acquisition, our flexible investment model helps you retain ownership and maintain control over your company’s future.
More than just investors, we become an extension of your team—offering strategic guidance, industry expertise, and high-value connections to accelerate growth.
Preserve your equity. Scale your company. Grow on your terms.
The End of Growth at All Costs
The Rise of Down Rounds
Traditional VC. Honestly, It's Not for Everyone.
Proven’s Hot Take: Venture Debt & Why It’s a Win for Founders
VALUATIONS: How Valuable Is Your Company?
Simplify Your Cap Table
Set Yourself Up to Buy Out Investors (Before You Even Take Their Money) đŸ™Œ
Retail Aware merger with Glimpse Redefines Retail and Brand Intelligence
Bra Pads Begone! Little Movements Prepares to Launch CORE!
Ask Me Anything: Capital!
Fermented Felon wins pitch, beating 2000+ applicants!
ILTCS Earns Largest Contract to date! Expanding CNA Access Across Nebraska
Innovative Long Term Care Solutions Identified Untapped Talent with Uncapped Potential
StartWave.io Triples Revenue Using their Own Product
Home Sales Boom, Bodes Well for MonsterTote.com
Superb Strict: Value Props at their Finest
AuditMiner CEO Named one of the 2024 Most Powerful Women in Accounting
Centese beats the odds, soars into scale
Introducing Flexible Repayment Options for Founders: More Control, More Choice
Fermented Felon hits resotcking easy button
Streamlining Operations: Monster Tote's Integration Success with CodeBuddy
Unlock Your Multiple: Pursuit of Profitability
Put us to work!
Lizz Wins the Multiplier Award
Unboxing Eco-Friendly Fun: Monster Tote's Moving Revolution!
StartWave.io: A Startup After Proven's Heart
AuditMiner Achieves Profitability and Redeems Equity!
Coffee In Every County, Hwy 275 Edition
Superb Takes Home Velocity Award
Heritage Expands Across Nebraska
eCAMP Launches August 1st!
Little Movements earns patent
Capital is just a commodity...
AuditMiner CEO Is Influential!
Summer Athletes Triples in Size
Keith Takes Home In Good Company Award
Calling the Cavalry!
You Have 100 Points, What do you Do With Them?