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Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota, Omnia Fishing operates an e-commerce platform that enables anglers to buy and organize fishing gear tailored to specific bodies of water. The company's unique 'shop-by-lake' concept provides personalized tackle recommendations based on lake-specific data, seasonal patterns, and user-generated reports.

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota, Omnia Fishing operates an e-commerce platform that enables anglers to buy and organize fishing gear tailored to specific bodies of water. The company's unique 'shop-by-lake' concept provides personalized tackle recommendations based on lake-specific data, seasonal patterns, and user-generated reports.

Founded in 2012, 75F specializes in IoT-based building automation systems for commercial spaces. Its products include smart sensors, thermostats, and a central control unit, enabling real-time data collection and dynamic adjustments to HVAC performance based on occupancy and environmental changes. This results in improved indoor comfort, energy savings, and reduced operational costs.

Upsie Technology Inc is a mobile application developer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 2015. The company specializes in providing consumers with an accessible platform to purchase extended warranties for a variety of consumer durables and electronic goods, including TVs, laptops, and home appliances. Upsie's application allows users to obtain warranty coverage at competitive prices without the pressure of sales pitches or hidden markups. The platform enables users to compare warranty options, store digital receipts, and track warranty expirations, making it easier to manage and protect their purchases. By offering a straightforward and user-friendly experience, Upsie Technology seeks to simplify the warranty buying process and enhance consumer protection for everyday products.

Founded in 2016, Kaleidoscope designs, administers, and hosts branded scholarship and grant programs on a cloud-based marketplace. Its platform connects scholarship funders with qualified students, creating personalized, curated opportunities.

CoreBiome specializes in microbiome analysis using genomics and informatics. It offers BoosterShot for species-level profiling, BenchMark for accurate taxonomic profiling, and Core Analysis for comprehensive data interpretation. The company serves pharmaceutical, agricultural, and academic research sectors.

OppSource.com, Inc., trading as OppSource, is a software company established in 2008 and headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. The company specializes in developing sales development software, with its flagship product being OppSource PursuitPro. This platform automates and organizes sales development tasks, allowing users to create custom campaigns and deliver account-based sales ready opportunities tailored to their sales teams' needs. Additionally, OppSource offers consulting services for sales and marketing alignment, including go-to-market strategy assessment and lead process evaluation. The company's software has been refined over a decade of use by thousands of clients, demonstrating its effectiveness in managing prospecting processes at scale.

Kidizen operates a resale marketplace in the United States, connecting parents to buy and sell pre-loved clothing, gear, toys, and accessories for children. Its platform enables users to create storefronts, earn money, and engage with other mothers through shared experiences and styles. Kidizen offers an iOS and Android application, catering to products for girls, boys, toddlers, and babies.

StemoniX Inc. is a biotechnology company that specializes in stem cell technologies aimed at advancing drug discovery and personalized medicine. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with an additional office in La Jolla, California, StemoniX offers a proprietary platform that facilitates the creation and scaling of human tissue derived from stem cells. This platform supports the 3-D printing of living cells for various applications, including research into heart disease, dementia, breast cancer, autism, and ALS. By operationalizing human-induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) disease models at scale, StemoniX enhances the efficiency of neurotoxicity research and drug screening, enabling scientists to conduct more effective studies with improved outcomes.

Naiku, Inc. is a developer of a classroom learning and assessment platform designed for teachers and students. Founded in 2010 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company offers a range of tools that enhance the educational experience. Its flagship product, Benchmark Now!, is an online assessment application providing ready-to-use exams for grades 3-12 aligned with common core state standards. Naiku for Teachers serves as a classroom assessment solution that engages students and helps accelerate learning by offering formative assessments and quantitative data on student achievement. Additionally, Naiku for Districts/Schools expands on the features of Naiku for Teachers, enabling collaboration among educators and administrative staff. The platform employs proprietary data mining algorithms to analyze assessment data, creating a personalized learning experience for students by recommending tailored activities. By fostering a professional social network, Naiku supports teachers in addressing individual student needs effectively.

Preceptis Medical, Inc. is a medical device manufacturer specializing in pediatric surgical technologies. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota, the company focuses on developing innovative solutions for ear tube procedures. Its flagship product, the Hummingbird TTS (tympanostomy tube system), is designed to minimize surgical trauma and pain during ear tube placement. This system enables physicians to perform these routine procedures using moderate sedation instead of general anesthesia, thereby reducing surgical time and improving the overall experience for pediatric patients. Preceptis Medical aims to address the specific needs of children and medical professionals in the realm of pediatric surgery.