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Cash Flow Management for Small Businesses

By Carrie Emslander What is cash flow? Cash flow is a crucial aspect of any business, as it refers to the inflow and outflow of money. It’s the lifeblood of an organization and, if managed properly, can help ensure its long-term success.…

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Top 15 VC (Venture Capital) Terms Every Founder Needs to Know

By Ellie Pigott 1. Liquidation Preference Liquidation Preference refers to the order of which the investors in the company get paid in the event the company goes under. Typically the order is as follows; senior debt (long term loans- commercial…

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Top 10 VC (Venture Capital) Terms Every Investor Needs to Know

By Ellie Pigott 1. Limited Partner (LP) Limited Partner (otherwise referred to as an LP), is the term for an investor who is a member of the fund. This means they have agreed to the terms of the fund, and thus are investing their money but…

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How to Grow Your Startup During a Labor Shortage

By Ellie Pigott In the midst of a labor shortage, seeking the right talent for your startup may seem intimidating. But you might be in luck. People are leaving their jobs because they want something new and different, and working for a startup…

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5 Tips to Prepare Your Startup for a Recession

By Ellie Pigott While a recession looms overhead, many entrepreneurs fear what’s in store for their startups and small businesses. The Oxford Dictionary defines a recession as “a period of temporary economic decline during which trade…

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5 Types of Alternative Investing

By Ellie Pigott For many, when they hear the word investing, they think of the stock market, retirement funds or maybe even crypto. But the possibilities don’t stop there. For those whose lifestyle can allow a less liquid investment vehicle,…

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Startup Valuation Trends 2022 [what founders need to know]

By Ellie Pigott Over the last two years we’ve watched as Covid has turned our world upside down. Virtually every industry was affected, and Venture Capital was not an exception. In an attempt to keep the economy moving while the country was…

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A Quick Recap on the 2021 Merger & Acquisition Market

By Cory Kaisersatt As many may know, the merger and acquisition market was K.O.’d in 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the economic uncertainty of the year that followed. In 2021, however, M&A made a Robert Downey Jr. circa mid 2000’s…

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On-Demand Staffing

In 2020, the gig economy skyrocketed. Earnings typically increased over 50% for delivery businesses related to fast food, grocery, and physical products.

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Impacks

Traction Capital has invested $500,000 in a St. Cloud based startup making school supplies more convenient and accessible. Impacks provides families with pre-packed school supply kits, tailored specifically to their school and grade. The Minneapolis…

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Clean Waste Systems

Clean Waste Systems ("CWS") has received a $500,000 investment from Traction Capital. The Maple Lake, MN based company manufactures and sells equipment utilizing its own proprietary, patented ozone technology for sterilizing infectious medical…

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Scribe

B2B marketing technology company, Scribe, has received a $400,000 investment from Traction Capital. The Minnesota based company provides businesses with handwritten notes scribed by robots to be mailed to customers. Traction Capital looks forward…

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Delve Health

Delve Health on Track to Transform Clinical Trials Worldwide Traction Capital has invested in an on-going partnership with a local Minnesota MedTech company with experience in clinical studies around the world. Delve Health reduces clinical…

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TroutRoutes

Traction Capital has invested in a Minnesota Technology company revolutionizing the way people fly fish. The company provides anglers with the knowledge and technology to optimize their trout fishing experience. The Minneapolis venture capital…

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Saltbox

B2B sales company, Saltbox, has received a $500,000 investment from Traction Capital to finish out their $675,000 raise. The Minneapolis-based company is revolutionizing the way B2B organizations improve the buying experience of their customers.…

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Froogle

Traction Capital has invested $500,000 in Froogle, a Software company that focuses on the hospitality industry. The company utilizes its location-based technology and online ordering software to help small and medium sized businesses draw in…

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ControlBright Names Barbara Stinnett President

After raising $500,000 in capital in recent months, ControlBright is set for growth and has chosen veteran technology executive and private equity trailblazer Barbara Stinnett to lead the charge. Stinnett’s role as President began on 3/15/2022. Barbara…

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ControlBright

Traction Capital has invested $500,000 in a Duluth, MN company that is innovating within the industrial lighting and controls industry. The Minneapolis venture capital firm is excited to take the lead on ControlBright's first round of funding. ControlBright…

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Cash Flow Management for Small Businesses

Top 15 VC (Venture Capital) Terms Every Founder Needs to Know

Top 10 VC (Venture Capital) Terms Every Investor Needs to Know

How to Grow Your Startup During a Labor Shortage

5 Tips to Prepare Your Startup for a Recession

5 Types of Alternative Investing

Startup Valuation Trends 2022 [what founders need to know]

A Quick Recap on the 2021 Merger & Acquisition Market

On-Demand Staffing

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Impacks

Clean Waste Systems

Scribe

Delve Health

TroutRoutes

Saltbox

Froogle

ControlBright Names Barbara Stinnett President

ControlBright

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