Atland Ventures

Atland Ventures is a student-run venture capital firm that focuses on the field of financial services and venture capital. The organization is not a part of, or an agency of, the University of Minnesota. The University does not supervise or control Atland Ventures and is not responsible for its statements, acts, or omissions. Atland Ventures was founded in 2016 and headquartered in Minnesota, United States.

Hunter Babcock

Partner

Kiley Giebel

Managing Partner

Cyrus Kian

General Partner

Sunwoo Lee

Managing Partner

Ava Najafi

Managing Partner

Christopher Orza

Managing Partner

Elijah Ward

Managing Partner

Sophia Youngdahl

Managing Partner

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Angel AI Company

Seed Round in 2024
Angel AI Company is an AI platform that offers kids between the ages of five and twelve an age-appropriate online experience.

Station

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Station is a media monetization platform

Tavolo

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Tavolo is an AI-driven content creation and automated marketing platform specifically designed for the restaurant industry. The platform offers a range of customer-facing features, including bill splitting, contactless payment, and food pre-ordering, which aim to enhance the dining experience. Additionally, it provides restaurant-facing tools such as reservation management and payment processing, enabling restaurant owners to streamline their operations and drive revenue. By leveraging advanced technology, Tavolo seeks to elevate the overall service quality within the food service sector.

TransCrypts

Pre Seed Round in 2023
TransCrypts is a platform designed to assist Human Resource Departments in automating the issuance of employment and income verification documents. By utilizing blockchain technology, TransCrypts streamlines the creation and distribution of these documents, delivering them directly to employees on a monthly basis. This innovative approach not only enhances compliance with verification requirements but also empowers employees with greater control over their work-related information. The platform aims to alleviate the administrative burdens faced by HR departments, ultimately saving time and resources.

Retrocausal

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Retrocausal is a leader in intelligence augmentation systems aimed at enhancing the capabilities of assembly operators, plant managers, and industrial engineers. The company develops a retroactivity platform that utilizes an artificial intelligence-enabled camera to observe assembly line processes. This technology provides real-time audible and visual alerts when errors occur, thereby improving skills training and task guidance for workers. By employing generative AI through its Copilot software, Retrocausal enables lower-skilled labor to undertake more complex and sophisticated tasks, ultimately boosting productivity, quality, and safety on the shop floor.

ConverSight

Seed Round in 2020
ConverSight is a company based in Indianapolis, IN, that provides a conversational intelligence platform designed to enhance the interaction between humans and machines. Founded in 2017, ConverSight utilizes natural language processing and machine learning to offer its users an AI assistant that delivers business insights through natural conversation. By connecting to customer data, the platform generates insights and recommendations, enabling organizations to make informed decisions more efficiently. Its features include monitoring, alerting, and interactive decision-making capabilities, all aimed at streamlining the decision-making process for team members, customers, and partners alike.

Juked

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Juked is developing a comprehensive social network for esports, aimed at creating an inclusive environment that fosters positive interactions among fans while mitigating toxicity in discussions. Founded in 2019 by esports veterans Ben Goldhaber and Chris Chan, Juked addresses the fragmentation of esports communities across platforms like Twitter, Reddit, Discord, and Twitch. The platform aggregates and indexes major esports tournaments, allowing users to easily access live streaming, team and player profiles, brackets, standings, and statistics in one location. By uniting essential resources and enhancing fan engagement, Juked seeks to revolutionize the way esports enthusiasts connect and interact with the games and communities they love. The app is set to launch this Fall.

Kyndoo

Seed Round in 2020
Kyndoo, Inc. is an online platform that assists advertisers in identifying fraudulent social media influencers while providing insights into their authenticity and performance. Founded in 2018 and based in Burlingame, California, with an additional office in Delaware, Kyndoo connects brands and influencers to facilitate targeted messaging through audience authentication, demographics, interests, and engagement metrics. The platform aims to enhance the influencer marketing ecosystem by offering tools, data, and freelance services across various sectors, including parenting, beauty, fashion, health, and tech. Kyndoo's mission is to empower influencers by helping them professionalize their businesses and establish genuine connections with brands, thereby addressing concerns about the prevalence of fake influencers in the industry.

SnapShyft

Seed Round in 2018
SnapShyft is a Staffing-as-a-Service marketplace that focuses on providing flexible staffing solutions for the foodservice and hospitality sectors. By connecting businesses with vetted and qualified professionals, SnapShyft addresses the common staffing challenges faced by these industries. The platform allows companies to quickly obtain the talent they need for short-term, seasonal, or permanent roles, thereby improving operational efficiency and customer experience. Unlike traditional talent acquisition methods such as social media and job fairs, which often leave businesses understaffed, SnapShyft boasts a fulfillment rate exceeding 97%, significantly higher than the industry average. This innovative approach not only enhances the quality and reliability of staffing but also fosters a more equitable environment for workers seeking flexible income opportunities. Through its services, SnapShyft is transforming the way foodservice and hospitality businesses approach talent acquisition.
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