Venture Investment across Minnesota Great North Labs (“GNL”) intends to invest $12M in ~25 companies in Fund 1 based on our plan for a $15M fund. We think ~75% (~$9M) of our investments will be in Minnesota companies of which ~$1M will go to Outstate Minnesota...
While the temperature is starting to cool down, it seems like the startup ecosystems in North Dakota and Minnesota are heating up! In my role with Gopher Angels, I am able to meet many of the new and upcoming entrepreneurs from around the region. I know too that other...
It is important to first understand that angel investors and VCs all share one thing in common: the need for a return on their investment. This is not philanthropy. Even Impact Investors who may accept lower rates of return, still need that ROI. After a founder...