Dakota Venture Group

Voxello, Inc. is a company that develops and markets innovative communication devices aimed at enhancing the quality of life for disabled hospitalized patients. Its primary product, noddle, is a communication device equipped with a microphone that can be mounted to a ventilator line, allowing ventilated patients to communicate effectively. This device utilizes patented technology to detect even the smallest intentional gestures, enabling patients to access nurse call systems and control a proprietary chat application. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Coralville, Iowa, Voxello was originally known as Iowa Adaptive Technologies, Inc. until its name change in June 2015. The company is committed to creating universally adaptable assistive technology devices and plans to expand its product offerings to include a range of input devices, such as microphones and switches, all designed to improve communication and care for patients in healthcare settings.

Youbetme is a consumer technology platform that facilitates peer-to-peer social betting, allowing users to place bets with friends on a wide range of events, from sports to everyday occurrences. The platform is designed to create a fun and engaging experience, making betting as informal as a handshake. Co-founded by Jason Neubauer and Justin Jarman, along with a skilled team including CTO Nils Lahr and Senior VP of Business Development Andrew Arata, Youbetme aims to cater to sports enthusiasts, college students, and young professionals. The native iOS app enables users to track and manage their bets through a simple text message betting system, enhancing social interactions among friends. With $1,225,000 in Seed-level funding raised for initial marketing and development, Youbetme is positioned to revolutionize the social betting landscape, providing a unique blend of fun and validity in informal wagering.

Buzz360 LLC is a technology company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that specializes in providing a software-as-a-service marketing automation platform tailored for small businesses. Founded in 2011, Buzz360 offers a white-label online community solution designed for various sectors, including media organizations, franchisors, associations, and advertising agencies. The platform features tools that automate social media postings, customer reviews, and email marketing, allowing businesses to maintain customer engagement and encourage repeat business. Buzz360 enables users to create and manage their own websites and mobile sales tools, facilitating the attraction of new customers and enhancing social marketing efforts. Its architecture supports distribution through direct online sales to small businesses or through partnerships with media firms and marketing agents, who can leverage the platform to serve local business communities effectively.

EmboMedics, Inc. is a medical technology company that specializes in the development and commercialization of resorbable and drug-loaded embolization materials for various medical indications, including uterine fibroid embolization, trauma, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and trans-arterial chemoembolization. Founded in 2012 and based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, the company offers innovative solutions that combine embolization techniques with chemotherapy, allowing for targeted treatment of tumors. EmboMedics employs advanced resorbable embolic microsphere technology to selectively block blood flow in arteries, facilitating minimally invasive procedures through catheterization. This approach aids in the effective management of medical conditions requiring precise vascular interventions.