StarTec Investments

StarTec Investments is a venture capital firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, established in 1998 by Joy Lindsay and Thomas McLeod. The firm focuses on early-stage technology companies, particularly those located in Minnesota. StarTec seeks investment opportunities in companies that possess experienced management teams, proprietary technologies, market validation, and compelling value propositions. Its portfolio includes businesses such as Apprise Technologies, Bewiki, Compellent Technologies, FieldSolutions, Gentra Systems, and HALO Innovations. Through its investments, StarTec aims to support the growth of innovative companies within the technology sector.

Joy Lindsay

Co-Founder and CEO

6 past transactions

Amyloid Solution

Series A in 2019
Amyloid Solution Inc., based in Seongnam, South Korea, specializes in developing therapeutic drugs for Alzheimer's disease. The company aims to address the complexities of the disease by focusing on the pathophysiological events and underlying mechanisms associated with its progression. Through this approach, Amyloid Solution seeks to create novel disease-modifying treatments that can effectively cater to patients at various stages of Alzheimer's, accommodating the diverse pathological alterations they may experience. By concentrating on these critical factors, the company endeavors to provide healthcare organizations with advanced solutions for managing Alzheimer's disease.

FieldSolutions

Venture Round in 2010
FieldSolutions, Inc. specializes in providing contingent technology field service resources across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including an online field service management platform that connects businesses with a network of over 40,000 independent technicians. Their offerings encompass program management for large-scale deployments, strategic solutions for mission-critical services, and technician leasing programs. FieldSolutions also provides field service management software, such as mobile applications for real-time work tracking and customizable asset management tools. The company caters to a diverse clientele, including technology manufacturers, service companies, retailers, and organizations across various sectors like healthcare and education. Founded in 2007 and based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, FieldSolutions operates as a subsidiary of Field Nation, LLC.

Medisyn Technologies

Venture Round in 2005
Medisyn Technologies, Inc., a biotechnology company, develops pre-qualified proprietary drug compounds. Its Forward Engineering platform is used for producing compounds for breast, renal, prostate, and lung-cancer treatments. The company also analyzes and optimizes existing drugs, and develops new drug candidates for its partners. In addition, it offers testing and analysis services to predict safety and efficacy of compounds. The company serves biotech and pharmaceutical companies. Medisyn Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

WindLogics

Series B in 2004
WindLogics, previously known as SSESCO, specializes in advanced wind analysis and forecasting services tailored for stakeholders in the wind energy sector, including developers, investors, and utilities. The company evaluates potential wind energy sites and offers real-time forecasting and operational optimization. By leveraging exclusive historical weather data and established meteorological models, WindLogics is capable of calculating three-dimensional wind fields, which enhances the accuracy of its analyses. In addition to wind energy, the company also provides solutions for renewable energy project planning and design, including solar plants, contributing to the development of low-cost sustainable power systems.

Iconoculture

Venture Round in 2004
Iconoculture, Inc. is a provider of consumer research and advisory services, specializing in market trends and consumer segmentation. Founded in 1992 and based in Minneapolis, the company offers a range of products and services aimed at helping businesses understand consumer behavior and cultural trends. Its U.S. Advisory Service grants access to a comprehensive cultural research database, complemented by monthly e-bulletins and an annual trend report. Iconoculture also supports global-facing brands through its Global View service and offers a customizable web interface via Custom View. Additionally, the company operates IconoCommunities, which are consumer-centric social networks designed to capture consumer moods and motivations. The annual Iconosphere conference provides insights into emerging trends, while Consumer Outlooks delivers targeted demographic and market information. Custom research and consulting services are also available to meet specific client needs. Iconoculture became a subsidiary of Corporate Executive Board Co. in 2010.

Magnum Technologies

Series B in 2000
Magnum Technologies developed software solutions that aligned IT operations with enterprise priorities. Magnum’s software solutions were designed to easily integrate with and enhance the effectiveness of existing management platforms by monitoring and measuring IT performance from a line-of-business perspective. Magnum Technologies clients included Target Stores, IBM and Thomson West. Mike Wethington was on the board of Magnum Technologies through a successful exit to Quest Software, which was subsequently then acquired by Dell.
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