Kwikly Ranked #1 in Minnesota

Kwikly Ranked #1 in Minnesota on the Inc. 5000 List & Completes Series A Fundraising Round

Traction Capital portfolio company, Kwikly, has been named to Inc.’s Top 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S. list for the 3rd straight year! We’re pleased to congratulate them on their remarkable feat, ranking #1 in Minnesota and #185 nationally!

Kwikly was the first investment in our fund back in 2021 and has had phenomenal growth ever since. In the past three years alone, the company has grown 2,142%! We are tremendously proud of Pedram Nastaean and Yomiyu Hirpa’s hard work and success.

This honor comes on the heels of another milestone accomplishment, the successful completion of Kwikly’s Series A fundraising round. The Series A was driven by an investment from Heartland Dental and a dedicated investor network. Heartland Dental is the nation’s largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to over 1,700 locations across 38 states. This crucial funding will propel the company’s nationwide expansion and further enhance its industry-leading technology and services.

“This successful Series A round marks a new chapter in Kwikly’s journey,” said Pedram Nastaean, CEO of Kwikly Dental Staffing. “Our mission has always been to make staffing easier for dental practices while offering rewarding opportunities for dental professionals. This funding will help us achieve that mission on an even larger scale.”

Dental Office Manager, Lauren, at the Dentist Dallas shares how Kwikly keeps their office staffed with high-quality professionals and provides a reliable experience and easy platform.

Addressing a Major Industry Challenge

Staffing is one of the largest problems in the dental industry today. With roughly one-third of dental assistants and hygienists expected to retire within the next five years, the demand for qualified professionals is higher than ever. Progressive dental offices and companies are staying proactive and ahead of the curve by partnering with innovative companies like Kwikly, ensuring they have access to the best talent and are prepared for future staffing challenges.

Empowering Dental Practices and Professionals

Kwikly is built by people with real-world experience in the dental industry, designed specifically for dental practices and professionals. The company’s advanced technology offers a seamless, user-friendly platform that makes staffing stress-free. For dental practices, this means having reliable, top-quality professionals at their fingertips. For dental professionals, it means flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and the best support in the industry.

A Year of Milestones

This fundraising success caps off an incredible year of growth for Kwikly. In addition to their recent ranking on the prestigious Inc 5000 List, Kwikly was also ranked #13 on the Financial Times’ list of fastest-growing companies in America. As the company’s impact on the industry grows, its commitment to excellence and best-in-class service remains stronger than ever.

Make sure to follow Kwikly on LinkedIn to stay up to date on all other news and hiring opportunities.

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Scott litman

strategic growth partner

Scott Litman is a serial entrepreneur, advisor, and investor who brings decades of hands-on startup and growth experience to Traction Capital. With five successful company exits and a long list of accolades, he’s a driving force behind innovation and scale in Minnesota’s business community.

As a Strategic Growth Partner, Scott has an immense level of experience in entrepreneurship that he brings to Traction Capital.  He has gone from startup, funding, growth and exit five times (Imaginet Inc, Spot Buy Spot, Imaginet LLC, Magnet 360 & Lucy). In that time, he has received a number of honors & awards including E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year, Business Journal Titan of Technology, University of Minnesota Outstanding Achievement, Smart Business Dealmakers Hall of Fame, Twin Cities Business 100 People to Know / Watch (3 times), Minnesota Business The (Real) Power 50 and Business Journal 40 Under 40. Along the way, Scott has experienced being #1 in The Business Journals Fast 50, made the Inc 500 and has worked with over 25% of the Fortune 500.

Scott founded the Minnesota Cup, the largest state wide business plan competition in the US and has been on the Board of Advocates for Backpack, a student run marketing and communications agency out of the University of Minnesota.

Scott has served on the BOD, Advisory Board or been advisor to a number of startups that have had tremendous success including Enstratus (acquired by Dell), InStereo (acquired by Salesloft), HealthSimple (acquired by J&J), Hollywood Fashion Secrets (acquired by American International Industries), I See Me (acquired by The McEvoy Group) and more.