gener8tor

Gener8tor is a nationally recognized accelerator based in Madison, Wisconsin, that focuses on investing in high-growth startups across various sectors, including software, IT, SaaS, life sciences, MedTech, e-commerce, and hardware. The accelerator operates three times a year, investing $100,000 in each of five selected startups during a 12-week program designed to provide a concierge experience. Startups benefit from extensive mentorship and guidance through a network of experienced mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors, and venture capitalists. Gener8tor is a GOLD-tier member of the Global Accelerator Network and is ranked among the top accelerators in the United States by the Seed Accelerator Rankings Project. Additionally, Gener8tor manages a venture capital fund that aims to invest in the software and technology, media, and telecommunications sectors, supporting a minimum of ten companies with investments ranging from $90,000 to $140,000.

Mark McGuire

Venture Partner

Past deals in Minnesota

OnRamp Insurance Accelerator

Convertible Note in 2019
OnRamp Insurance Accelerator the accelerator for insurance innovation.

Y Translator

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Y Translator, Inc. develops speech to text translation software. It offers natural language processing to mimic professional captioners, auto-translation, auto-save, auto-punctuation, export options, and transcript. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Pear Commerce

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Pear simplifies retail marketing by connecting CPG advertisements directly with retailers. Pear brings your digital marketing to life by adding a call to action. Consumers can purchase a product or claim an offer right from the ad, and Pear takes care of creating the connection to a local retailer who can fulfill the transaction. Pear collects your consumer’s information, so you’ll know your customers and their purchasing behavior better, while driving more sales for your products.

Virtue Analytics

Seed Round in 2018
Virtue Analytics Inc., a boutique consulting company, specializes in business management consulting and data analytics. The company offers predictive analytics, marketing promotional campaigns, sales forecasting, and network modeling services. It helps its clients with design, development, data modeling, testing, and customer education phases of project implementations. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota with additional offices in the United States and India.

Swannies

Seed Round in 2018
Swannies Footwear, LLC is a lifestyle brand specializing in golf apparel and footwear, based in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. The company offers a diverse range of products, including sandals, polos, outerwear such as quarter zips and hoodies, hats, and various accessories like backpacks and flags. Notably, Swannies is recognized for introducing the world's first soft spike golf sandal. The brand aims to provide comfortable and innovative golf wear suitable for various occasions at an affordable price. All products are available through the company's online marketplace, catering to the needs of golf enthusiasts seeking stylish and functional apparel.

Quench Medical

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Quench Medical is developing a novel aerosol platform technology to deliver medicine into deep areas of the lung with unprecedented efficiency to greatly increase efficacy in treating pulmonary airway diseases. The primary application of this technology is an inhaled chemotherapy medication to treat lung cancer by directly targeting lung tumors and minimizing systemic toxicity.

Kaleidoscope

Seed Round in 2018
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.

SmartImplantSystems

Seed Round in 2017
SmartImplantSystems is a medical device company involved in the development of sensor-driven spine implants for the treatment of chronic back pain. In January 2014, Dr. Nazmi Peyman, a pain specialist, invented and patented the technology. In 2016 Dr. Peyman and Dr. Omid Souresrafil, an internal medicine doctor and medical device startup expert, founded the company to provide more advanced real solutions for long-term back pain sufferers. These are patients who have had little or no success with other pain management treatments. Once approved, we will offer patients relief to undertake simple daily tasks free of their discomfort. Patients can then live normal lives, free of the debilitating pain associated with spinal cord injuries and arthritis.

Errund

Seed Round in 2017
Errund, Inc., doing business as Errund, operates an online platform that allows users to find and book cleaning and service professionals for homes and offices. Its platform enables users to book professionals in Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; Columbus, Ohio; Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin; Kansas City, Missouri; Omaha, Nebraska; Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota; Des Moines, Iowa; and other locations. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

Prescribe Nutrition

Seed Round in 2015
Prescribe Nutrition, Inc. is a wellness and nutrition company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 2013. The company offers innovative nutrition and wellness programs designed to help individuals balance their hormones, body, and mind while fostering healthy habits. Prescribe Nutrition promotes an on-demand approach to nutrition counseling, moving away from traditional one-on-one consultations. Their interactive program includes resources, tools, and videos, providing users with ongoing support and community engagement. The company utilizes a freemium model, starting with a free 20-day program that transitions users into a subscription service. Additionally, Prescribe Nutrition operates corporate wellness programs and offers customizable software solutions, leveraging unique user data for future growth.

Datica

Venture Round in 2014
Datica is a cloud-based healthcare platform established in 2013 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company specializes in facilitating clinical data exchange for highly regulated industries, particularly in healthcare. Datica's platform enables developers to implement cloud-based user management, secure messaging, and data storage without the complexities of server configuration. This functionality supports the integration of electronic health records (EHR) and ensures compliance with industry regulations. Datica serves a diverse clientele, ranging from mid-to-late-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies, helping them manage sensitive information effectively while streamlining their operations and enhancing data interoperability.

Docalytics

Seed Round in 2013
Docalytics Inc. operates a cloud-based platform for marketing and sales communication. Its platform allows companies to leverage their marketing documents to generate and sell leads; and provides analytics and tracking tools. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. As of February 18, 2016, Docalytics Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Contently Inc.

Datica

Series A in 2013
Datica is a cloud-based healthcare platform established in 2013 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company specializes in facilitating clinical data exchange for highly regulated industries, particularly in healthcare. Datica's platform enables developers to implement cloud-based user management, secure messaging, and data storage without the complexities of server configuration. This functionality supports the integration of electronic health records (EHR) and ensures compliance with industry regulations. Datica serves a diverse clientele, ranging from mid-to-late-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies, helping them manage sensitive information effectively while streamlining their operations and enhancing data interoperability.

Datica

Seed Round in 2013
Datica is a cloud-based healthcare platform established in 2013 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company specializes in facilitating clinical data exchange for highly regulated industries, particularly in healthcare. Datica's platform enables developers to implement cloud-based user management, secure messaging, and data storage without the complexities of server configuration. This functionality supports the integration of electronic health records (EHR) and ensures compliance with industry regulations. Datica serves a diverse clientele, ranging from mid-to-late-stage startups to Fortune 100 companies, helping them manage sensitive information effectively while streamlining their operations and enhancing data interoperability.

Docalytics

Seed Round in 2013
Docalytics Inc. operates a cloud-based platform for marketing and sales communication. Its platform allows companies to leverage their marketing documents to generate and sell leads; and provides analytics and tracking tools. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. As of February 18, 2016, Docalytics Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Contently Inc.