Nascent Tech Startup Healthemed Picks Up $30k Capital Investment
New Minnesota tech startup Healthemed has received a $30k investment per SEC disclosure.
Bootstrapped Startup Carrot Health Doubles Staff & Space With Highlight Center Relocation
Minnesota tech venture Carrot Health has relocated from the edge of NE Minneapolis to the heart of it at Highlight Center in a move to accommodate growth by every measure.
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[UPDATED] Is There A Future For The Target + Techstars Retail Accelerator In Minneapolis?
Those who have been following along with the Target + Techstars Retail Accelerator will recall the contractual term between these two respective companies has come to a halt after three years and some ~30 startups later.
Updated 12/13/2018 11:30 CST: Earlier this month, the questions was answered: YES, and…
Waitr Is Buying Minneapolis HQ Bite Squad For $321 Million
Via News Release
“Waitr Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: WTRH) (“Waitr”), a fast growing restaurant platform for online ordering and on-demand food delivery, today announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire Bite Squad, an online restaurant food delivery service, for an aggregate amount of approximately $321.3 million, subject to adjustments, based on the closing price of Waitr’s common stock on December 11, 2018. The purchase price consists of a combination of cash and shares of Waitr common stock.”
Healthcare Workflow Automation Firm Smart Data Solutions Expands Footprint
Via News Release
“ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Smart Data Solutions, a MN based collateral-processing service, has expanded its operations with the recent opening of a new document intake facility. This new facility is also located in Eagan, MN near their corporate facility.”
Meet A Minnesota Tech CTO: Jeff Camozzi, Dealer Teamwork
Thank you Tarmac for underwriting our Meet a Minnesota Tech CTO series, where we get up close and personal with Minnesota’s chief techies.
The CTO: Jeff Camozzi, Dealer Teamwork
How long have you been working in tech for and what is your technical background?
As a life-long tinkerer, and problem solver, I’ve always had a hand in technology. I started my career in earnest as an associate software engineer 12 years ago and rapidly grew from there.
[Updated] Pre-Launch Startup BetterYou Closes $300k Pre-Seed For Digital Wellness
Pre-launch Startup BetterYou has closed $300k in convertible debt.
Eagan-Based ConvergeOne To Expand Via Acquisition Of Venture Technologies
Via News Release
“EAGAN, Minn., Dec. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — ConvergeOne Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVON), a leading global IT services provider of collaboration and technology solutions, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire VT Consolidated, Inc. (“Venture Technologies”), a leading solutions integrator headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi.”
Bootstrapped Software Maker Propelware Scooped Up By Right Networks
Via News Release
“HUDSON, N.H.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Right Networks, the leading provider of cloud solutions for accounting professionals, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Propelware, the company that produced Autofy, a powerful connector of e-commerce and CRM applications to QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online.”
PE-Backed Ascentis Acquires Another Workforce Management Company
Via News Release
“MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ascentis, a leading provider of cloud-based human capital management solutions, today announced the acquisition of Cincinnati Time Systems. This acquisition, along with Ascentis’ recent acquisition of California-based NOVAtime, serves to not only strengthen Ascentis’ domain expertise in health care, facility services, staffing and manufacturing industries, but also grows Ascentis’ Midwest presence, further accelerating the growth of the company and its workforce management direct client base initiatives.”