Technology Venture Partners

Technology Venture Partners, LLC, established in 1997, is a Minneapolis-based venture capital firm specializing in growth equity investments across various stages of technology companies. The firm manages an $85 million venture capital fund and engages in other private and public investment activities. It focuses on technologies and market opportunities with significant growth potential, providing financial commitment, industry knowledge, and strategic insight to support entrepreneurs and company leaders in building successful businesses.

Donald E. Bossi

General Partner

Frank W. Smith

General Partner

8 past transactions

Elevation Spine

Series B in 2022
Elevation Spine is a medical device company based in Monterey, California, specializing in the development of innovative spinal implants. The company focuses on creating interbody spinal fusion implants that are designed for minimally invasive procedures. Elevation Spine utilizes proprietary product designs and advanced materials to enhance the effectiveness of its medical devices. Their offerings include an anterior cervical plate and various fixation options that provide a streamlined, single-step integrated fixation solution for spinal surgeries. This design allows medical practitioners to efficiently access pre-loaded spike fixation, thereby improving the overall surgical process.

7SIGNAL

Series D in 2021
7SIGNAL specializes in enterprise wireless experience monitoring, offering a cloud-based platform that continuously tracks the performance of wireless networks. This system is designed to identify performance issues that affect application functionality, focusing on the critical interactions at the edge of Wi-Fi networks where user experience is paramount. By employing an "outside-in" approach, 7SIGNAL provides insights that enhance employee productivity, streamline operations, and improve return on investment for network infrastructure. The platform is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including innovative organizations, educational institutions, healthcare systems, and government agencies, and is currently deployed in Fortune 500 companies and large venues around the world. Additionally, it aids IT enterprises in managing the end-user Wi-Fi experience, reducing the total cost of ownership for wireless LANs by improving troubleshooting efficiency and baseline performance without the need for additional access points.

Ampion

Venture Round in 2020
Ampion operates a software-as-a-service platform focused on renewable energy asset management. The company connects communities, residents, and businesses with local clean energy projects, allowing them to benefit from solar energy without the burden of upfront payments or installations. By facilitating access to renewable energy, Ampion aims to make sustainable energy solutions available to everyone, promoting affordability and environmental responsibility. Their platform not only helps consumers lower their electricity costs but also supports clean energy providers in managing subscriber acquisition and revenue. Ampion's mission is to contribute to a sustainable future by transforming the energy grid and empowering individuals and organizations to make eco-friendly choices that fit their financial needs.

7SIGNAL

Series D in 2020
7SIGNAL specializes in enterprise wireless experience monitoring, offering a cloud-based platform that continuously tracks the performance of wireless networks. This system is designed to identify performance issues that affect application functionality, focusing on the critical interactions at the edge of Wi-Fi networks where user experience is paramount. By employing an "outside-in" approach, 7SIGNAL provides insights that enhance employee productivity, streamline operations, and improve return on investment for network infrastructure. The platform is utilized by a diverse range of clients, including innovative organizations, educational institutions, healthcare systems, and government agencies, and is currently deployed in Fortune 500 companies and large venues around the world. Additionally, it aids IT enterprises in managing the end-user Wi-Fi experience, reducing the total cost of ownership for wireless LANs by improving troubleshooting efficiency and baseline performance without the need for additional access points.

Symetrica

Venture Round in 2019
Symetrica Ltd. specializes in the development and commercialization of integrated radiation detection and identification technologies tailored for government and custom organizations across the globe. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Southampton, United Kingdom, with an additional office in Maynard, Massachusetts, the company offers advanced systems that enhance security operations in various sectors, including military and homeland security. Its product range features handheld and backpack-mounted sensors, vehicle-based detectors, and drive-through scanners, all utilizing machine learning to improve threat identification and response. Symetrica's technology is also applicable in fields such as medical diagnostics, geophysical research, and space exploration.

Tesla

Debt Financing in 2008
Tesla, Inc., established in 2003, is a leading innovator in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a range of electric vehicles, including luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi-truck. Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy, offering an expanding lineup of increasingly affordable electric cars. The company operates through two segments: Automotive, which focuses on EV production, powertrain components, and services, and Energy Generation and Storage, which provides rechargeable battery systems, solar energy generation, and energy storage products for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications. Tesla markets its products through company-owned stores, galleries, and its official website, and supports them with a network of service centers and mobile technicians. Additionally, Tesla operates a fast-charging network for EV owners.

Tesla

Debt Financing in 2008
Tesla, Inc., established in 2003, is a leading innovator in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a range of electric vehicles, including luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi-truck. Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy, offering an expanding lineup of increasingly affordable electric cars. The company operates through two segments: Automotive, which focuses on EV production, powertrain components, and services, and Energy Generation and Storage, which provides rechargeable battery systems, solar energy generation, and energy storage products for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications. Tesla markets its products through company-owned stores, galleries, and its official website, and supports them with a network of service centers and mobile technicians. Additionally, Tesla operates a fast-charging network for EV owners.

Tesla

Series D in 2007
Tesla, Inc., established in 2003, is a leading innovator in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a range of electric vehicles, including luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi-truck. Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy, offering an expanding lineup of increasingly affordable electric cars. The company operates through two segments: Automotive, which focuses on EV production, powertrain components, and services, and Energy Generation and Storage, which provides rechargeable battery systems, solar energy generation, and energy storage products for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications. Tesla markets its products through company-owned stores, galleries, and its official website, and supports them with a network of service centers and mobile technicians. Additionally, Tesla operates a fast-charging network for EV owners.
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