Whether you're a founder seeking investment or an investor interested in diversifying your funds, finding a VC that fits your needs and experience is equally important. At Traction Capital, we believe our experience as entrepreneurs, combined with our hands-on investment approach, makes us uniquely equipped to provide value to our founders and investors. To learn more about what makes Traction different from other funds and to stay updated on our exciting portfolio news, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gqX5mc5M. #venturecapital #privateequity #founders #investors #entrepreneurs #midwest
Traction Capital
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Wayzata, Minnesota 1,425 followers
Helping Entrepreneurs Get What They Want for the Greater Good
About us
Traction Capital is a Minnesota Venture Capital and Private Equity firm comprised of successful business owners and entrepreneurs. As founders ourselves, we have made it our mission to give back. We are strong supporters of Minnesota's startup ecosystem and are dedicated to growing businesses in Minnesota and neighboring states. At Traction Capital, we believe that startup funding goes beyond cash. We invest in early-stage and middle-market growth startups through both financial and "smart" capital. We give the businesses we work with access to a deep network of resources, including experts in their industry. This robust network is comprised of investors, entrepreneurs, Entrepreneur Operating System® implementors, partners, consultants and other professionals. These resources prove to be invaluable at this critical stage in the growth cycle. And, when combined with our proven business management process, position our portfolio companies for rapid growth and ultimately an attractive business acquisition. If you are looking for startup funding or want to sell your business, we invite you to meet our team and review our venture capital and private equity investment criteria. Or, if you are ready to start the conversation, simply apply on our website.
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https://www.tractioncapital.com
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- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Wayzata, Minnesota
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 2011
- Specialties
- Venture Capital, Private Equity, Investment Management, Business Consulting, Executive Coaching, Mentorship, Finance and Accounting, Business Strategy, Information Technology, Sales Growth, Brand Development, Sales and Marketing, Operations, and EOS Implementation
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1907 Wayzata Blvd
Suite 220
Wayzata, Minnesota 55391, US
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How does a short-term limo driver from Southern Minnesota land a check from the former CEO of Motorola and Kodak? By spotting a game-changing opportunity in the sports market, and getting scrappy. Meet Mike Rolih, Founder and CEO of GoRout, who wasn’t just driving passengers—he was driving a vision that would revolutionize sports tech. Today, GoRout is leading the way in coach-to-player communication, with over 2,000 teams across the US, Canada, and Germany using their cutting-edge technology. We’re incredibly proud to back Mike and his team as they continue to push the boundaries of innovation! Curious how he did it? Dive into the full story: https://lnkd.in/dvM6M2cT
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Whether she’s sourcing deals, crafting financial models, or jumping in to support our portfolio companies, Justina Palmer has been an all-star addition to the team! We are proud to partner with the University of St. Thomas - Schulze School of Entrepreneurship to bring this fellowship to life.
Just days after graduating from the University of St. Thomas, Justina Palmer ’24 began her dream job as a Venture Capital Fellow at Traction Capital. With her degree in entrepreneurship and finance, she broke into an industry that's tough for new grads, crediting the Venture Capital & Deal Analysis course offered at the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business for giving her real-world experience and the confidence to succeed. Read how St. Thomas helped Justina land her dream job at one of the country's leading venture capital and private equity firms! https://lnkd.in/gdj4V5Jc
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Three-peat alert! Kwikly has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies for the third consecutive year, ranking #1 in the state and #185 overall! Congratulations to Pedram Nastaean, Yom Hirpa, and the entire Kwikly Dental Staffing team on this achievement. https://lnkd.in/gXpzvSPb
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There's only 10 days left to apply for BETA's Fall Cohort! If you're a Minnesota founder looking to learn, grow, and showcase your business, don't miss out on this opportunity!
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Impacks is growing like a weed! Do you know anyone in the St. Cloud area looking for new warehouse space? Check out the details below and reach out to Clare Richards with any potential sublessees.
Entrepreneur | Speaker | Community Advocate | Marketing Strategist | Ukulele Enthusiast
🚨Help us spread the word! 🚨 Impacks has been growing like crazy, which has been an unbelievable gift! But as a result, we’ve already had to shift our fulfillment strategy. We’re very excited to be working with Granterion 3PL Solutions this year to meet our growing needs, as we fulfill orders across the country. This leaves us in a bit of a pickle with our current warehouse lease, however. We are currently looking for sublessors to use our beautiful 10,000 sf warehouse space in Waite Park, MN. This space has been an INCREDIBLE place to grow our business! Do you know of someone looking to grow into a space? PLEASE consider sharing this opportunity with them. Here are some details: 🔥Under 4 years left on lease; negotiable terms 🔥Up to 22’ clear height, 50’ column spacing, 3 phase power, heat/AC 🔥9,770 SF industrial, 768 SF office, and newly constructed restroom 🔥Covered docking area with two docks, potential for future drive-ins 🔥2 miles from I-94 and less than mile from Hwys 23 and 15 🔥2 miles from Love’s Travel Stop 🔥Signage and ample parking 🔥Existing racking available 🔥New break room kitchen equipment and appliances As a startup, we can use all the help we can get to spread the word about this sublease. Thank you! 💚 More info here: https://hubs.li/Q02J-jdZ0 DM with questions! #warehouse #warehousesublease #warehouselease #stcloudcommercial #realestate #commercialrealestate #warehouserealestate #industrial #manufacturing #waitepark #MNcommercial
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When evaluating which companies to invest in, the WHO and the WHY are always at the top of our list. Check out Saltbox Mgmt's latest meet the team video to learn more about the founder and CEO, David Blue, and his passion for helping customers utilize Salesforce!
“Software companies never want to be in a place where their innovation has outpaced their customer’s ability to adopt it. And that’s what consulting partners like Saltbox help to do. We make it real for our customers so Salesforce can continue to innovate for them.” Meet our founder and CEO, David Blue: https://lnkd.in/g2-6dnpc
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We don't invest in Unicorns... Yes, you read that right! At Traction Capital, we believe a business's success isn't dependent on a billion-dollar exit. We invest in early-stage, high-growth startups based in the Midwest that are looking for a growth partner who is willing to get their hands dirty. Are you building for a $15-50M exit but need extra capital to get there? Apply on our website today: https://lnkd.in/ghWDAKpD
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Since we invested in Pedram Nastaean and Yom Hirpa three years ago, Kwikly has... - Been named to Inc. Magazine's 5,000 list for fastest-growing companies TWICE (No. 169 in 2023 and No. 491 in 2022) - Honored as a Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ) Health Care Hero - Ranked No. 13 on the Financial Times fastest-growing companies list for 2024 Now just imagine how fast they can go with their Series A funding and new strategic partner, Heartland Dental! Congratulations to the Kwikly team on this big milestone. Read more about Kwikly's growth story and Series A round: https://lnkd.in/g7E5KguW
Kwikly Dental Staffing lands funding to ease dental workforce shortages nationwide - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal
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We don't just say we're involved in the community; we actually LIVE it! Yesterday was a perfect example of that. Our day of learning began at the Let's Talk Women event, diving into women's health innovation. Kudos to the insightful panelists Mary Grove, Simone Hardeman-Jones, Nneka Sederstrom, PhD, MPH, MA, FCCP, FCCM, and Mary MacCarthy, MBA for a great discussion! In the afternoon, we joined the Entrepreneurs' Organization - Minnesota Accelerator for their quarterly learning day on cash. It was fantastic to see ideas flowing as entrepreneurs explored ways to leverage extra capital. Being part of such dynamic events reminds us why we love what we do – supporting and empowering Minnesota entrepreneurs. What upcoming events should be on our radar? Let us know!
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