Great North Ventures

Great North Labs is an early-stage venture fund focused on investing in technology startups in the upper Midwest. The firm aims to foster grassroots economic development by investing in exponential and disruptive technologies. Great North Labs provides both capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs, enhancing their chances for success while nurturing the local ecosystem to develop the next generation of transformative tech. The fund invests in companies from Seed to Series B stages, prioritizing those that leverage breakthrough technologies to innovate industries still reliant on analog processes. With a team composed of successful founders, Great North Labs emphasizes the importance of execution in its investment strategy, seeking high-potential startups regardless of their geographic location.

Joseph Daher

Associate

Grant Gibson

Associate

Pradip Madan

Managing Partner

Past deals in Minnesota

Omnia Fishing

Venture Round in 2022
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.

Yardstik

Series A in 2022
Yardstik is a software company founded in 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializing in screening and certification management systems. The company offers an API-first platform that enables businesses to integrate background and certification checks seamlessly into their operations. By providing these services behind the scenes, Yardstik helps clients foster healthy businesses, build trusting relationships, and contribute to safer communities.

Flywheel.io

Series C in 2021
Flywheel Exchange LLC develops cloud scale data management platform for medical imaging core facilities, and academic and clinical research teams. The company offers tools, such as the flywheel web interface, a graphical user interface; the flywheel command line interface for uploading and downloading files, start jobs, and build gears; software development kits (SDK) for Python 2 and 3, Matlab, and R; and Flywheel Reaper for instrument integration. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

TeamGenius

Seed Round in 2021
TeamGenius, LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Wyoming, Minnesota, specializes in player evaluation for youth sports organizations. The company offers a cloud-based platform that modernizes the way sports clubs and leagues conduct tryouts, camps, and player development programs. By replacing traditional paper and spreadsheet methods, TeamGenius provides a more efficient solution that saves coaches and administrators significant time, reduces errors and biases, and enhances team formation processes. This innovative approach not only streamlines player evaluations but also supports ongoing player development and feedback, giving organizations a competitive edge in managing their athletic programs.

Flywheel.io

Series B in 2021
Flywheel Exchange LLC develops cloud scale data management platform for medical imaging core facilities, and academic and clinical research teams. The company offers tools, such as the flywheel web interface, a graphical user interface; the flywheel command line interface for uploading and downloading files, start jobs, and build gears; software development kits (SDK) for Python 2 and 3, Matlab, and R; and Flywheel Reaper for instrument integration. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

EmpowerU

Seed Round in 2021
EmpowerU Inc. offers online Social Emotional Learning (SEL) classes to students. It offers an online semester course which includes daily lessons with mental health professionals. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Excelsior, Minnesota.

Dispatch

Series B in 2020
Dispatch is a technology that enables businesses to order a courier directly from the driver - bypassing traditional expenses that minimize company profits and reduce driver pay. The company targets companies that need to deliver products like auto parts, construction materials, paint, and HVAC components to customer sites. Dispatch’s tech lets suppliers orchestrate deliveries without owning a fleet of vehicles or employing drivers. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Clinician Nexus

Seed Round in 2019
Clinician Nexus Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company that has developed an online platform aimed at improving clinical rotation management for hospitals, clinics, and medical students. The Clinician Nexus platform connects students with clinical sites and educational institutions, facilitating access to essential clinical experiences for future healthcare professionals. It allows clinical sites to manage their rotation capacities effectively and helps students find available clinical opportunities. Established in 2016, the company focuses on creating a transparent and user-friendly experience that enhances the management of clinical rotations, thereby supporting the development of a skilled healthcare workforce.

ZAPinfo

Seed Round in 2019
ZAPinfo, Inc. is an information automation company based in Excelsior, Minnesota, founded in 2015. Originally known as WebClipDrop, Inc., the company rebranded in August 2018. ZAPinfo offers a browser-based platform that streamlines the process of capturing, enriching, and sharing data, particularly for recruiting and sales professionals. Its tools enable users to clip data, find direct contact information such as email addresses and social profiles, and seamlessly transfer this information to various web applications. By simplifying these tasks, ZAPinfo allows customers to enhance their productivity and automate daily workflows.

ZAPinfo

Seed Round in 2019
ZAPinfo, Inc. is an information automation company based in Excelsior, Minnesota, founded in 2015. Originally known as WebClipDrop, Inc., the company rebranded in August 2018. ZAPinfo offers a browser-based platform that streamlines the process of capturing, enriching, and sharing data, particularly for recruiting and sales professionals. Its tools enable users to clip data, find direct contact information such as email addresses and social profiles, and seamlessly transfer this information to various web applications. By simplifying these tasks, ZAPinfo allows customers to enhance their productivity and automate daily workflows.

Dispatch

Series A in 2018
Dispatch is a technology that enables businesses to order a courier directly from the driver - bypassing traditional expenses that minimize company profits and reduce driver pay. The company targets companies that need to deliver products like auto parts, construction materials, paint, and HVAC components to customer sites. Dispatch’s tech lets suppliers orchestrate deliveries without owning a fleet of vehicles or employing drivers. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota.

ZAPinfo

Seed Round in 2018
ZAPinfo, Inc. is an information automation company based in Excelsior, Minnesota, founded in 2015. Originally known as WebClipDrop, Inc., the company rebranded in August 2018. ZAPinfo offers a browser-based platform that streamlines the process of capturing, enriching, and sharing data, particularly for recruiting and sales professionals. Its tools enable users to clip data, find direct contact information such as email addresses and social profiles, and seamlessly transfer this information to various web applications. By simplifying these tasks, ZAPinfo allows customers to enhance their productivity and automate daily workflows.

Dispatch

Seed Round in 2018
Dispatch is a technology that enables businesses to order a courier directly from the driver - bypassing traditional expenses that minimize company profits and reduce driver pay. The company targets companies that need to deliver products like auto parts, construction materials, paint, and HVAC components to customer sites. Dispatch’s tech lets suppliers orchestrate deliveries without owning a fleet of vehicles or employing drivers. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Structural

Venture Round in 2018
Structural, Inc. is a company that offers a platform designed to enhance access to employee data, facilitating improved communication and collaboration within organizations. Founded in 2015 and based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Structural develops software that creates comprehensive profiles in an all-in-one people directory, allowing organizations to connect their talent to internal opportunities more efficiently. The platform consolidates demographic information from various systems, such as HRIS, payroll, and performance management, providing a centralized view of employees. This enables companies to identify the right individuals for projects, optimize employee engagement through insights into personality and profile data, and foster meaningful connections across teams.

TeamGenius

Pre Seed Round in 2018
TeamGenius, LLC, founded in 2015 and based in Wyoming, Minnesota, specializes in player evaluation for youth sports organizations. The company offers a cloud-based platform that modernizes the way sports clubs and leagues conduct tryouts, camps, and player development programs. By replacing traditional paper and spreadsheet methods, TeamGenius provides a more efficient solution that saves coaches and administrators significant time, reduces errors and biases, and enhances team formation processes. This innovative approach not only streamlines player evaluations but also supports ongoing player development and feedback, giving organizations a competitive edge in managing their athletic programs.
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