Great North Ventures

Omnia Fishing, LLC is an e-commerce platform that specializes in providing anglers with a tailored shopping experience for fishing gear. Founded in 2018 and based in Golden Valley, Minnesota, the company employs a "shop-by-lake" concept, allowing customers to find, purchase, and organize their fishing equipment according to specific bodies of water. This approach enables anglers to access information relevant to their fishing conditions, such as the type of species, fishing styles, and seasonal variations. The platform features custom maps and a recommendation engine to help users discover branded products efficiently, complemented by a fast shipping system, thereby enhancing anglers' confidence and preparedness for their fishing excursions.

Flywheel.io is a cloud-based data management platform tailored for biomedical research and collaboration. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company provides a suite of tools designed to enhance the workflow of scientists and researchers. Its platform supports medical imaging, scientific computation, and content management, enabling users to capture, manage, and analyze research data efficiently. By utilizing cloud scalability and automation, Flywheel facilitates collaborative research, machine learning applications, and multicenter studies, which help organizations streamline their research processes. The platform, featuring a modern web interface and extensible compute engine, aims to eliminate bottlenecks in innovation, allowing researchers to focus on scientific discovery rather than IT challenges.

TeamGenius, LLC is a company focused on enhancing player evaluation in youth sports organizations through its innovative cloud-based platform. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Wyoming, Minnesota, TeamGenius replaces traditional paper and spreadsheet methods with a comprehensive web and mobile solution that streamlines tryouts, camps, and player development programs. The platform allows sports clubs and leagues to create custom evaluations, import player data, and manage check-ins, facilitating efficient organization of player assessments. By enabling the comparison of players based on age or skill level, TeamGenius aids coaches and administrators in reducing errors and biases, improving team formation, and ultimately providing a competitive edge in player development.

Flywheel.io is a cloud-based data management platform tailored for biomedical research and collaboration. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company provides a suite of tools designed to enhance the workflow of scientists and researchers. Its platform supports medical imaging, scientific computation, and content management, enabling users to capture, manage, and analyze research data efficiently. By utilizing cloud scalability and automation, Flywheel facilitates collaborative research, machine learning applications, and multicenter studies, which help organizations streamline their research processes. The platform, featuring a modern web interface and extensible compute engine, aims to eliminate bottlenecks in innovation, allowing researchers to focus on scientific discovery rather than IT challenges.

EmpowerU Inc. is an educational company based in Excelsior, Minnesota, that specializes in online Social Emotional Learning (SEL) classes aimed at supporting students' mental health and personal development. Founded in 2018, EmpowerU offers a highly personalized e-learning platform that includes daily lessons and coaching from mental health professionals. The program is designed to help students facing challenges such as anxiety and depression by promoting resilience and confidence through a blend of neuroscience, cognitive behavioral therapy, and a strengths-based approach. By providing accessible online courses and tailored coaching, EmpowerU aims to enhance both academic and social outcomes for students while fostering their overall well-being.

Dispatch, LLC, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, offers a visual tracking application designed to optimize delivery processes for suppliers, small businesses, and drivers. The technology allows businesses to order couriers directly from drivers, eliminating traditional costs that can diminish profits and reduce driver earnings. Dispatch targets industries that require the delivery of products such as auto parts, construction materials, paint, and HVAC components. By utilizing Dispatch's application, suppliers can manage deliveries efficiently without the need to maintain a fleet of vehicles or hire drivers. The company also has operational locations in the Twin Cities, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Dallas, Orlando, and Chicago, enhancing its service reach.

Clinician Nexus Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company that offers an online platform designed for clinical rotation management, connecting hospitals, clinics, and students. Founded in 2016, Clinician Nexus provides a streamlined solution for students, clinical sites, and educational institutions to access and manage clinical experiences essential for workforce development. The platform allows clinical sites to increase their capacity, assign students to rotations, and helps students easily find available clinical experiences. This innovative technology fosters transparency and efficiency in the clinical education process, contributing to better outcomes for healthcare organizations and aspiring clinicians.

ZAPinfo, Inc. is a technology company based in Excelsior, Minnesota, that specializes in information automation and productivity tools aimed at enhancing recruiting and sales processes. Founded in 2015, ZAPinfo offers a browser-based clipboard application that enables users to efficiently clip and enrich data, including direct contact information such as email addresses and social profiles. The platform streamlines the tasks of capturing, enriching, and sharing information, allowing professionals, particularly in sales and recruitment, to automate and expedite their daily workflows. Initially known as WebClipDrop, Inc., the company rebranded to ZAPinfo in August 2018 to better reflect its focus on innovative data management solutions.

Dispatch, LLC, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, offers a visual tracking application designed to optimize delivery processes for suppliers, small businesses, and drivers. The technology allows businesses to order couriers directly from drivers, eliminating traditional costs that can diminish profits and reduce driver earnings. Dispatch targets industries that require the delivery of products such as auto parts, construction materials, paint, and HVAC components. By utilizing Dispatch's application, suppliers can manage deliveries efficiently without the need to maintain a fleet of vehicles or hire drivers. The company also has operational locations in the Twin Cities, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Dallas, Orlando, and Chicago, enhancing its service reach.

ZAPinfo, Inc. is a technology company based in Excelsior, Minnesota, that specializes in information automation and productivity tools aimed at enhancing recruiting and sales processes. Founded in 2015, ZAPinfo offers a browser-based clipboard application that enables users to efficiently clip and enrich data, including direct contact information such as email addresses and social profiles. The platform streamlines the tasks of capturing, enriching, and sharing information, allowing professionals, particularly in sales and recruitment, to automate and expedite their daily workflows. Initially known as WebClipDrop, Inc., the company rebranded to ZAPinfo in August 2018 to better reflect its focus on innovative data management solutions.

Dispatch, LLC, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, offers a visual tracking application designed to optimize delivery processes for suppliers, small businesses, and drivers. The technology allows businesses to order couriers directly from drivers, eliminating traditional costs that can diminish profits and reduce driver earnings. Dispatch targets industries that require the delivery of products such as auto parts, construction materials, paint, and HVAC components. By utilizing Dispatch's application, suppliers can manage deliveries efficiently without the need to maintain a fleet of vehicles or hire drivers. The company also has operational locations in the Twin Cities, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Dallas, Orlando, and Chicago, enhancing its service reach.

TeamGenius, LLC is a company focused on enhancing player evaluation in youth sports organizations through its innovative cloud-based platform. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Wyoming, Minnesota, TeamGenius replaces traditional paper and spreadsheet methods with a comprehensive web and mobile solution that streamlines tryouts, camps, and player development programs. The platform allows sports clubs and leagues to create custom evaluations, import player data, and manage check-ins, facilitating efficient organization of player assessments. By enabling the comparison of players based on age or skill level, TeamGenius aids coaches and administrators in reducing errors and biases, improving team formation, and ultimately providing a competitive edge in player development.