Overview

Grapple (askgrapple.com) is an Omaha-based data infrastructure startup that pulls business data from databases, spreadsheets, and apps like Salesforce and QuickBooks into a single AI-powered analytics workspace. Founded in 2025, the company raised a $1M pre-seed round announced April 2026 with Invest Nebraska and Nelnet leading and MOVE Venture Capital and Nebraska Angels among participants.

Why Grapple is interesting

Fresh Omaha B2B SaaS proof: $1M pre-seed (Apr 2026) led by Invest Nebraska and Nelnet with MOVE Venture Capital and Nebraska Angels participating — vertical analytics built in the Midwest commerce corridor.

Product & use cases

DIY analytics layer connecting disparate business data sources with AI-assisted insights and dashboards.

• Operators consolidating QuickBooks, Salesforce, and spreadsheet data
• Nebraska startups needing lightweight analytics without a data team
• Founders preparing investor metrics from fragmented sources

Key facts

• Omaha HQ — AI data analytics for SMB/mid-market teams
• $1M pre-seed (Apr 2026) led by Invest Nebraska and Nelnet
• MOVE Venture Capital and Nebraska Angels participated
• Techstars Founder Catalyst Greater Omaha cohort; LAUNCH Accelerator participant

Fundraising history

Investors in our directory

Funds linked from Grapple's profile — open a fund page for stage focus and related deal articles.

Competitive landscape

Edge: Vertical integration of connectors plus AI analytics versus stitching together BI tools and consultants.

• Fivetran + BI stack adjacent

  ETL plus separate visualization tools.

• Spreadsheet-native analytics incumbent

  Manual exports and pivot tables.

Industries

Related funding articles

Venture Capital Tracker pieces that cover Grapple's financing or category context.

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