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The Golden Valley-based food giant is among the investors in a $6 million Series A raise for vegan burger startup Everything Legendary
For the parent founders of Mike & Jen's Hot Cocoa and Candy4Supper, delighting the kids led to business.
The raise included both Series C fundraising and debt financing.
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The raise included both Series C fundraising and debt financing.
The Minneapolis-based startup launches its first “Rewear” marketplace for children’s brand Tea Collection, and calls it a blueprint for the future of the fast-growing secondhand apparel market.
The program is designed to help pet businesses learn the ins and outs of mass retail — from refining their pitch to getting their products reviewed by industry experts.
Minneapolis-based tech company Yardstik, announced Thursday it raised $8 million in Series A funding from multiple investors.
The Minneapolis-based startup says it will use the money to develop a “holistic” software offering for supply chain needs.
Minneapolis-based Love Your Melon has been purchased by New-York based e-commerce holding company Win Brands Group for an undisclosed sum.
The frozen treats brand started by St. Olaf College students has outgrown its St. Louis Park production center.
The Eagan-based medical device company says it has secured a $20 million commitment from a San Francisco Bay Area venture capital firm.
Henna & Hijabs, Rabata, and Reviving Sisterhood are being recognized for their work in supporting the Muslim community.
Investors say the Minneapolis-based startup has defined a brand-new category in e-commerce.
The Medical Alley Association, Minnesota’s health-tech trade group, reports that its startup members raised $437 million in private capital in 2021.
Morari Medical showcased Mor, its Bluetooth powered delayed ejaculation solution, at the 2022 Consumer Electronics show.
A quick look at Minneapolis-based FOXO Technologies, which uses AI to identify epigenetic marks.
You’re never too young and it’s never too early. SportsEngine co-founder turned investor Justin Kaufenberg shares advice for entrepreneurs.
A former PR pro, Demuth hopes to make the Twin Cities “synonymous with innovation.”