Great North Ventures

Omnia Fishing, LLC is an e-commerce platform that specializes in providing fishing gear tailored to specific bodies of water. Founded in 2018 and based in Golden Valley, Minnesota, the company utilizes a "shop-by-lake" concept, allowing anglers to discover and purchase gear relevant to their fishing locations. The platform features custom maps and a recommendation engine to help users find suitable products based on various factors such as water body, species, fishing styles, and seasonal conditions. Additionally, Omnia Fishing emphasizes fast shipping, enhancing the overall shopping experience for fishing enthusiasts.

Flywheel is a data management and analysis platform built specifically for scientists and the researcher's workflow. They empower research momentum by focusing on data and medical image capture, content management, scientific computation, and collaboration. With reproducible research in mind, they combine open-source methods from top universities, a modern web user interface, and an extensible compute engine based on containerization technology. The result is a software platform to accelerate discovery and help researchers do science, not IT. Flywheel accelerates new scientific discoveries in life-science, biotech, and academic imaging research through cloud-scale collaboration. As a result, imaging researchers are able to avoid innovation bottlenecks, and accelerate discovery by doing more science, and less IT.

TeamGenius, LLC is a company that specializes in player evaluation solutions for youth sports organizations. Founded in 2015 and based in Wyoming, Minnesota, TeamGenius offers a cloud-based platform designed to streamline the management of tryouts, camps, and player development programs. By replacing traditional paper and spreadsheet methods, the platform reduces administrative workload, minimizes errors, and eliminates biases in player evaluations. It allows users to create custom assessments, import player data, and efficiently check in participants during tryouts. Additionally, the platform facilitates the comparison of players based on age and skill level, helping coaches and administrators form balanced teams while enhancing player development through structured feedback.

Flywheel is a data management and analysis platform built specifically for scientists and the researcher's workflow. They empower research momentum by focusing on data and medical image capture, content management, scientific computation, and collaboration. With reproducible research in mind, they combine open-source methods from top universities, a modern web user interface, and an extensible compute engine based on containerization technology. The result is a software platform to accelerate discovery and help researchers do science, not IT. Flywheel accelerates new scientific discoveries in life-science, biotech, and academic imaging research through cloud-scale collaboration. As a result, imaging researchers are able to avoid innovation bottlenecks, and accelerate discovery by doing more science, and less IT.

EmpowerU Inc., based in Excelsior, Minnesota, provides online Social Emotional Learning (SEL) classes aimed at supporting students' mental health and well-being. Founded in 2018, the company offers a personalized e-learning platform that combines daily lessons with coaching support from mental health professionals. Its curriculum is designed to help students overcome anxiety and depression, fostering resilience and confidence through a strengths-based approach. By integrating principles from neuroscience and cognitive behavioral therapy, EmpowerU enables students to achieve personal growth and improve their academic and social outcomes at a lower cost than traditional therapy. The program is tailored to engage struggling students in their wellness journeys, promoting positive life changes and enhancing overall life balance.

Dispatch, LLC is a technology company that has developed a visual tracking application designed to enhance delivery efficiency for suppliers, small businesses, and drivers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, Dispatch operates additional locations in Twin Cities, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Dallas, Orlando, and Chicago. The application is accessible on both Android and iPhone devices, allowing businesses to order couriers directly from drivers. This approach eliminates traditional costs associated with vehicle ownership and driver employment, enabling companies in industries such as auto parts, construction materials, paint, and HVAC components to manage deliveries more effectively.

Clinician Nexus Inc. is a Minneapolis-based company that has developed an online platform for managing clinical rotations, connecting hospitals, clinics, and students. Founded in 2016, Clinician Nexus provides a transparent and user-friendly system that allows clinical sites to manage their capacities and assign students to clinical experiences. The platform also enables students to easily find and secure clinical rotations, enhancing the overall efficiency of the process. By focusing on the needs of health systems, educational institutions, and students, Clinician Nexus aims to facilitate better management of clinical experiences, ultimately supporting the development of a skilled healthcare workforce.

ZAPinfo, Inc. is a Minnesota-based company that offers a browser-based information automation platform designed to enhance productivity in recruiting and sales. Founded in 2015 and originally named WebClipDrop, Inc., the company rebranded to ZAPinfo in August 2018. Its platform allows users to clip and enrich data, enabling them to easily find direct contact information such as email addresses, resumes, and social profiles. This tool integrates seamlessly into the browser clipboard, streamlining the process for sales professionals and recruiters by automating the capture and sharing of crucial information. By simplifying these tasks, ZAPinfo helps customers save time and improve efficiency in their daily operations.

Dispatch, LLC is a technology company that has developed a visual tracking application designed to enhance delivery efficiency for suppliers, small businesses, and drivers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, Dispatch operates additional locations in Twin Cities, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Dallas, Orlando, and Chicago. The application is accessible on both Android and iPhone devices, allowing businesses to order couriers directly from drivers. This approach eliminates traditional costs associated with vehicle ownership and driver employment, enabling companies in industries such as auto parts, construction materials, paint, and HVAC components to manage deliveries more effectively.

ZAPinfo, Inc. is a Minnesota-based company that offers a browser-based information automation platform designed to enhance productivity in recruiting and sales. Founded in 2015 and originally named WebClipDrop, Inc., the company rebranded to ZAPinfo in August 2018. Its platform allows users to clip and enrich data, enabling them to easily find direct contact information such as email addresses, resumes, and social profiles. This tool integrates seamlessly into the browser clipboard, streamlining the process for sales professionals and recruiters by automating the capture and sharing of crucial information. By simplifying these tasks, ZAPinfo helps customers save time and improve efficiency in their daily operations.

Dispatch, LLC is a technology company that has developed a visual tracking application designed to enhance delivery efficiency for suppliers, small businesses, and drivers. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, Dispatch operates additional locations in Twin Cities, Cincinnati, Kansas City, Dallas, Orlando, and Chicago. The application is accessible on both Android and iPhone devices, allowing businesses to order couriers directly from drivers. This approach eliminates traditional costs associated with vehicle ownership and driver employment, enabling companies in industries such as auto parts, construction materials, paint, and HVAC components to manage deliveries more effectively.

TeamGenius, LLC is a company that specializes in player evaluation solutions for youth sports organizations. Founded in 2015 and based in Wyoming, Minnesota, TeamGenius offers a cloud-based platform designed to streamline the management of tryouts, camps, and player development programs. By replacing traditional paper and spreadsheet methods, the platform reduces administrative workload, minimizes errors, and eliminates biases in player evaluations. It allows users to create custom assessments, import player data, and efficiently check in participants during tryouts. Additionally, the platform facilitates the comparison of players based on age and skill level, helping coaches and administrators form balanced teams while enhancing player development through structured feedback.