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Venture Capital

Our Venture Capital platform invests in mid-stage venture companies in the B2B technology and services market. We target U.S.-based companies located outside of the traditional coastal VC hubs, with a particular focus on companies operating in the Mid-America region.

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Learn more about the team’s investments in our portfolio.

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B2B Tech &
Services Focus

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Mid-Stage Venture
to Growth Equity

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Companies $2-15M
in Revenue

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$10-20M Target
Investment

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Minority Investments

Recent Investments

Learn more about the team’s investments in our portfolio.

Osano
Osano, Austin, Texas
Venture Capital
Parallax
Parallax, Edina, Minnesota
Venture Capital
Zylo
Zylo, Indianapolis, Indiana
Venture Capital
Tellius
Tellius, Reston, Virginia
Venture Capital
Quiq
Quiq, Bozeman, Montana
Venture Capital
Virtual Incision
Virtual Incision, Lincoln, Nebraska
Venture Capital
Circonus
Circonus, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Venture Capital
Vodori
Vodori, Chicago, Illinois
Venture Capital

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Jim Pavlik Partner
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Benedict Rocchio Partner
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Melissa Kandinata Vice President
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John Reim Associate
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Summer Powers Associate
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Frederick Robertson Venture Partner
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Don Layden Senior Advisor
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David Gregorka Venture Partner
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