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Omnia Fishing, LLC is an e-commerce company based in Golden Valley, Minnesota, that specializes in providing anglers with the tools to buy and organize their fishing gear. Established in 2018, the company utilizes a "shop-by-lake" concept, allowing customers to find equipment tailored to specific bodies of water. This approach enables anglers to access information pertinent to their fishing locations, including details on species, styles, and seasonal factors, enhancing their overall fishing experience.

Omnia Fishing, LLC is an e-commerce company based in Golden Valley, Minnesota, that specializes in providing anglers with the tools to buy and organize their fishing gear. Established in 2018, the company utilizes a "shop-by-lake" concept, allowing customers to find equipment tailored to specific bodies of water. This approach enables anglers to access information pertinent to their fishing locations, including details on species, styles, and seasonal factors, enhancing their overall fishing experience.

75F is a U.S.-based building intelligence company making smart building automation affordable and easy to deploy. 75F leverages IoT, Cloud Computing and Machine Learning for data-driven, proactive building intelligence and controls for HVAC, lighting and energy optimization. 75F's mission is to improve occupant productivity through enhanced comfort and indoor air quality – while saving energy and the environment. 75F is currently headquartered in Burnsville, Minnesota.

Upsie Technology Inc operates a mobile application that simplifies the purchasing and management of extended warranties for consumer electronics and durable goods. Founded in 2015 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company allows users to buy warranties for a variety of products, including TVs, laptops, and home appliances, at competitive prices without the pressure of sales pitches or significant markups. The app features an easy-to-navigate interface where users can compare warranty options, purchase coverage, and initiate claims. Additionally, it offers the capability to photograph and store receipts, track warranty expirations, and scan barcodes while shopping to identify available warranties.

Kaleidoscope Group PBC is a Minneapolis-based company that specializes in providing a cloud-based software platform for designing, building, and managing scholarship programs. The platform connects scholarship funders with students, facilitating a streamlined marketplace that matches qualified candidates with tailored scholarship opportunities. By offering a comprehensive scholarship management solution, Kaleidoscope allows various organizations and individuals, including fund leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and professionals, to effectively administer and host their scholarship initiatives. Founded in 2016 by Gregory Dehn, Kaleidoscope Group aims to create a frictionless experience in scholarship management.

CoreBiome provides fast, accurate genomic profiles of microbial communities (microbiomes) to customers in pharmaceutical, agriculture, and academic research. Their proprietary reagents and informatics uniquely enable rapid, affordable, and highly accurate measurement and interpretation of microbial diversity. CoreBiome provides expert genomics and informatics for the entire microbiome industry, accelerating discovery and unlocking the translational potential of the microbiome in medicine, agriculture, and other fields. ​

OppSource.com, Inc., doing business as OppSource, develops sales development software. The company provides OppSource PursuitPro, a sales development platform that automates and organizes sales development day, and allows users to create their own sales development campaigns, as well as enables to deliver account-based sales ready opportunities that sales teams want. It also offers sales and marketing consulting services, such as go-to-market strategy, sales and marketing alignment, lead process assessment, and content assessment services. The company was founded in 2008 and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Kidizen, Inc. operates a resale marketplace tailored for parents to buy and sell pre-loved clothing, gear, toys, and accessories for children in the United States. The platform fosters a community where parents can create storefronts, connect with each other, and share experiences related to parenting and style. Users can access an iOS and Android application that allows them to engage, buy, and sell a variety of children's brands while expressing their individual tastes. Kidizen offers products for girls, boys, toddlers, and babies, ensuring a curated selection in an environmentally friendly setting. Founded in 2010 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company was previously known as Itizen, LLC before rebranding in 2014.

RoverMed BioSciences specializes in precision targeted drug delivery technology designed to effectively deliver life-saving medications to challenging disease sites within the body. The company has developed a twenty nanometer nanocapsule technology that allows for the intact delivery of therapeutic cargo directly into the nucleus of target cells, irrespective of their location. This innovative approach has been validated through extensive research and development conducted by GeneSegues Therapeutics. Initially focused on solid tumor cancers of the head and neck, prostate, and colon, RoverMed is now expanding its applications in collaboration with larger pharmaceutical partners. By integrating its drug delivery technology with the drugs of its partners, RoverMed aims to enhance therapeutic options for a range of difficult-to-treat diseases, thereby addressing significant unmet medical needs.

StemoniX Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in stem cell technologies to enhance drug discovery and personalized medicine. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with an additional office in La Jolla, California, StemoniX provides innovative platforms for pharmaceutical and research institutions. Its flagship solution focuses on the three-dimensional printing of stem-cell-derived human tissue, enabling the creation of living cells in larger formats. This technology is particularly beneficial for studying various diseases, including heart disease, dementia, breast cancer, autism, and ALS. By advancing the production and application of stem cell technologies, StemoniX aims to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector.

Naiku is a new way to learn. Naiku provides teachers real-time insight into the strengths and needs of their students, facilitating interventions that make a difference. To do this, Naiku applies proprietary data mining algorithms to assessment data, discovers each student’s learning profile, and recommends a personalized "playlist" of learning activities. To insure the success of an intervention, Naiku provides teachers with a professional social network full of relevant, actionable information where they can collaborate with their colleagues. This allows teachers to effectively address the individual needs of their students.

Preceptis Medical, Inc. is a medical device manufacturer based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, specializing in pediatric surgical technologies. Founded in 2011, the company develops innovative surgical tools aimed at improving the experience of children undergoing medical procedures. Its flagship product, the Hummingbird TTS (tympanostomy tube system), is designed to minimize pain and surgical trauma during ear tube placement. This technology allows physicians to perform routine ear tube procedures using moderate sedation, offering a less invasive alternative to general anesthesia. Through its advancements in pediatric surgical care, Preceptis Medical addresses the unique needs of children and medical professionals alike.