Atland Ventures

Atland Ventures is a student-run venture capital firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, established in 2016. It focuses on investing in early-stage companies across various sectors, including financial services, edTech, consumer and consumer social, marketing, ad tech, the creator economy, human-computer interaction, and health and wellness. The organization operates independently of the University of Minnesota, meaning it is not supervised or controlled by the institution and the university is not responsible for its actions or statements. Atland Ventures aims to provide valuable support and funding to innovative startups.

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 tailored specifically for the restaurant industry. The company focuses on enhancing revenue for food service businesses by offering a suite of features designed to improve both customer and restaurant experiences. Customer-facing functionalities include bill splitting, contactless payment options, and food pre-order capabilities, while restaurant-oriented tools encompass reservation management and payment processing. By integrating these features, Tavolo enables restaurants to streamline operations and elevate their service quality, ultimately driving customer satisfaction and business growth.

TransCrypts

Pre Seed Round in 2023
TransCrypts is a developer of a record management platform specifically designed for Human Resource Departments. The company offers a solution that automates the issuance of employment and income verification documents through blockchain technology. By providing a proprietary process, TransCrypts facilitates compliance management, allowing HR departments to save time and resources. The platform empowers employees by giving them direct control over how their work-related information is shared, as it delivers verification forms to them on a monthly basis. This innovative approach not only streamlines the verification process but also enhances the overall efficiency of HR operations.

Retrocausal

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Retrocausal is a leading developer of intelligence augmentation systems aimed at enhancing the capabilities of assembly operators, plant managers, and industrial engineers. The company specializes in a retroactivity platform that utilizes advanced artificial intelligence, including an AI-enabled camera system that monitors operators during routine tasks. This technology provides real-time audible and visual alerts to identify mistakes, fostering improvements in skills training, task guidance, and performance analytics. By integrating generative AI through its Copilot software, Retrocausal empowers low-skilled labor to undertake more complex and skilled tasks, significantly increasing productivity, quality, and safety on the shop floor.

ConverSight

Seed Round in 2020
ConverSight is a technology company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, that specializes in conversational intelligence. Founded in 2017, it has developed a contextual decision intelligence platform that leverages natural language processing and machine learning to bridge the gap between humans and machines. The platform features an AI assistant that facilitates business insights through natural conversation, enabling users to access and interpret customer data effectively. By generating actionable insights and recommendations, ConverSight empowers organizations to make informed decisions more rapidly, enhancing their monitoring, alerting, and interactive decision-making abilities.

Juked

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Juked is developing a social network specifically designed for esports enthusiasts, aiming to create an inclusive environment that fosters positive interactions and reduces toxicity in discussions. Founded in 2019 by esports veterans Ben Goldhaber and Chris Chan, the platform addresses the fragmented nature of esports communities spread across various platforms like Twitter, Reddit, and Twitch. By launching its app, Juked seeks to consolidate all necessary resources for fans to follow, discuss, and engage with their favorite esports in one centralized location. The platform not only aggregates major esports tournaments and events but also provides users with comprehensive access to team and player profiles, brackets, standings, and statistics, enhancing the overall experience for esports fans.

Kyndoo

Seed Round in 2020
Kyndoo, Inc. is a data intelligence company that operates an online platform designed to enhance the influencer marketing landscape. Founded in 2018 and based in Burlingame, California, with an additional office in Delaware, Kyndoo provides tools and data to help social media influencers professionalize their business and build authentic identities. The platform connects brands with influencers by offering audience authentication, demographics, engagement analytics, and insights into authenticity and performance. Kyndoo aims to address the challenges of fraudulent engagement in the influencer market, helping both influencers and brands navigate concerns about fake influencers. Additionally, the company offers freelance services for influencer marketing campaigns across diverse sectors, including parenting, beauty, travel, and health. By leveraging data and consulting services, Kyndoo aspires to transform influencer marketing from a mere side-hustle into a prominent revenue channel for organizations.

SnapShyft

Seed Round in 2018
SnapShyft is a Staffing-as-a-Service marketplace that specializes in providing flexible staffing solutions for the foodservice and hospitality industries. By leveraging its innovative platform, SnapShyft connects businesses with vetted and qualified professionals, enabling them to meet their immediate staffing needs without relying on traditional talent acquisition methods. The company focuses on enhancing the hiring process by eliminating bias and discrimination, thus improving the overall quality of candidates. With a fulfillment rate exceeding 97%, which is three times the industry average, SnapShyft ensures that businesses can quickly access a higher caliber of workers who can seamlessly adapt to various roles. This approach not only leads to better customer experiences but also helps businesses reduce costs and achieve greater peace of mind. Ultimately, SnapShyft is transforming the way foodservice and hospitality sectors manage talent acquisition, fostering a more connected community and providing workers with flexible income opportunities.
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