SportsTech Startup Player’s Health Scores Equity Investment
Minneapolis SportsTech startup Player’s Health is raising further equity investment according to this SEC disclosure.
SportsTech Startup TeamGenius Partners With TeamSnap
Via News Release
“Boulder, CO and Minneapolis, MN (June 12, 2019) – TeamSnap, the household name in integrated sports management, announced today it has partnered with TeamGenius, the leading athlete evaluation app for tryouts, feedback and player development. With the new partnership, TeamSnap will integrate TeamGenius’ innovative team evaluation tools across its industry-leading platform reaching more than 2 million coaches, teams, clubs and leagues.”
Meet A Minnesota Tech CTO: Adam Fokken, phData
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: Adam Fokken, phData
How long have you been working in technology for and what is your technical background?
At a young age I developed a curiosity for technology from my father. He has worked in technology for over 40 years and growing up he always made sure we had computer for us to explore and encouraged my interest. I earned a Computer Engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Details Emerge On Sezzle’s Upcoming Australian IPO
Minneapolis fintech startup Sezzle is seeking to pull more funds by publicly listing its securities on the Australian Stock Exchange ASX this July 23.
Edutech Startup Reflection Sciences Pulls $1.3m Seed Investment
Via News Release
“SAINT PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Reflection Sciences, Inc., has recently closed a $1.3M seed round. This round was led by Edmentum, the previously announced K–12 distribution partner for Reflection Sciences and joined by the University of Minnesota’s Discovery Capital Fund and other investors.”
Minnesota AgTech Startup ATC Is Raising A Million
Autonomous Tractor Corporation (ATC) is raising $1 million equity round with $350k sold per SEC disclosure.
PE-Backed Hoonuit Acquires DecisionInsite
Via News Release
“MINNEAPOLIS and IRVINE, Calif., June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Hoonuit, the leading provider of data management, analytics, and professional learning solutions in education, announced today the acquisition of DecisionInsite, a provider of enrollment analytics and geographic information system (GIS) technology. As a result, Hoonuit will be uniquely positioned to unlock new location and boundary capabilities to further improve educational outcomes.”
Silicon Valley Startup Arctic Wolf To Double Eden Prairie Office
Silicon Valley cybersecurity startup Arctic Wolf Networks plans to more than double its Twin Cities presence after opening a new office in Eden Prairie.
Target Is Quietly Working On The Blockchain
Via CoinDesk
“Retail giant Target has quietly entered the blockchain space.
Since mid-2018 the Minnesota-based retailer has been working on a blockchain-powered solution for supply chain management, dubbed ConsenSource. More recently it pledged to support the Hyperledger Grid project, a supply chain framework that earlier saw participation from food giant Cargill, one of Target’s suppliers, together with tech giant Intel and blockchain startup Bitwise.io.”
Entrust Datacard In Shakopee Buys 300 Employee Hardware Security Business
Via Star Tribune
“Entrust Datacard in Shakopee has completed its acquisition of nCipher Security, a hardware security division of the French company Thales Group. Entrust will inherit nCipher’s 300 employees with the purchase, whose terms were not disclosed.
NCipher Security is expected to strengthen Entrust Datacard’s ability to help clients secure data, verify identities and reduce hacking, viruses and other risks that can come from the cloud, internet of things devices and other digital products, officials said.”