We are committed to partnering with high potential venture-stage companies located in the Upper Midwest states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, and the Dakotas. Our network roots are deep in this region, where we believe we can assemble the best combination of technology, management, workforce, research, and professional services to build great businesses.
Investment Profile Sought
Our interest is in a variety of industries, notably including companies in the Software, Business Services, Healthcare, FinTech, EdTech, and other high growth sectors. A typical initial investment averages $1 million per company and our total capital commitment to each portfolio company can, over time, be up to double our initial investment.
How We Choose Our Investments
- TECHNOLOGY
- MANAGEMENT
- MARKET SIZE
- VALUATION
- EXIT POTENTIAL
- ESG
Achieving Success Together
To achieve our investment objectives, we partner with companies and founders who have compelling growth prospects, a sufficiently large addressable market, and a logical exit scenario based on M&A markets. We care deeply about environmental, social, and governance factors, including being advocates for diversity in management teams and boards of directors.