GROOVE CAPITAL
Venture capitalMinneapolis · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
Also known as Groove Capital (QP)
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Investment thesis
Makes first institutional checks paired with an active angel network that co-invests and joins diligence, sources through local accelerators, runs Angel Fest to onboard investors, and prioritizes overlooked Minnesota founders.
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What they invest in
from 98 of 108 portfolio companiesSaaS ×39AI & Machine Learning ×26Healthtech ×26Enterprise Software ×19Digital Health ×17Fintech ×17Consumer ×13FoodTech ×13
HQs:United States×66Ghana×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 55 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×312 founders×183 founders×54+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 51 founders with education data
University of Minnesota ×15UMN Carlson School of Management ×3Augsburg University ×2University of Florida ×2University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 53 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×18Engineering ×8Computer Science ×7Economics ×6Life Sciences ×5Humanities ×4Social Sciences ×4Mathematics & Statistics ×3
Where their founders worked beforefrom 58 founders with career history
American Academy of Neurology ×2CATS Software, Inc ×2Esoko ×2Human Powered Health ×2ILT Academy ×2Marblehead Medical ×2Nested Knowledge, Inc. ×2Piraeus Medical, Inc. ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
5 founders hold a PhD · 10 hold an MBA (of 54 with degree data)
Investments · 108 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 22025 · 92024 · 22022 · 32021 · 218 dated
HubSpot is a software platform that provides customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation tools for businesses.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSBoston, US
Brian Halligan(Co-founder)inDharmesh Shah(Co-founder)inYamini Rangan(CEO)inSarika GarginKate Bueker(Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer)Erika Fisher(Chief Legal Officer and Secretary)
Co-investorsArcher Capital GroupArcher Venture CapitalBantam GroupBoxGroupFirebolt Ventures Management Company, LlcMatrix+7 more
TriNet provides full-service HR solutions, including payroll processing and HR guidance and technology, for small and medium-size businesses.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSDublin, US
Samatha Wellington(Executive Officer)Burton M Goldfield(Executive Officer, Director)inKelly Tuminelli(Executive Officer)inMichael Q. Simonds(President and Chief Executive Officer)Jeffery Hayward(Executive Vice President, Chief Services & Technology Officer)inSidney Majalya(Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary)in
Co-investorsUpVentures CapitalMaverick Ventures
TicketRev is a ticketing platform for sports and entertainment that aims to make event ticketing more transparent and user-friendly.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerFintechMarketing TechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSaaSSports TechBoca Raton, US
Jason Shatsky(CEO & Co-Founder)Jabari Browne(CTO & Co-Founder)
Co-investors500 GlobalTechstarsSoma CapitalBread And Butter Ventures, Llc
5X5 provides aviation insurance tailored for general aviation owners and operators through a technology-driven platform.
FintechInsurTechMinneapolis, US
Troy Kopischke(Founder & CEO)in
Acqumen Medical develops a non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring system that uses ultrasound to measure cardiac parameters in pediatric and neonatal critical care patients.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesMinneapolis, US
Dori Jones(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardMichael McCormick(Director)Rod Houfburg(Director)Alyssa Abo(Director)John Erb(Director)David Lemer(Director)
Aegle Capital, a trade name of Aegle Health Partners, Inc., provides financing for commercial healthcare businesses.
FintechHealthtechMinneapolis, US
Co-investorsHyde Park Venture Partners
Agitated Solutions, Inc.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesSaint Paul, US
Morgan E. Evans(Executive Officer, Director)Morgan Clyburn(Executive Officer, Director)Robert A. Kukuljan(Executive Officer)
BoardKathleen Tune(Director)Micah Eimer(Director)Mark Pacyna(Director)
Co-investorsEngage Venture Partners
AgroCenta connects rural smallholder farmers in Ghana to markets and provides access to finance, addressing exploitation by middlemen and enabling farmer progression along the agricultural value chain.
AgTechB2B MarketplacesFintechImpact & Social GoodAccra, GH
Francis A. Obirikorang(CTO & Co-Founder)inMichael K. Ocansey(Co-founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsShell Foundation
The page profiles a scientific advisor in surgical endoscopy and flexible robotics, indicating the company operates in medical technology related to interventional endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery.
HealthtechMedical Devices
BoardSilvana Perretta(Scientific Advisor)in
Co-investorsSBXi
Babbl Labs offers an AI agent ("Scout") that finds and scores YouTube creators for brands, agencies, and in-house creator teams by indexing brand-creator sponsorship deals extracted from video transcripts.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSMinneapois, US
Ramsey Shaffer(President and Chief Executive Officer)inSamuel Cartford(Director)
Co-investorsService Provider CapitalWisconsin Investment Partners
Backhouse is a B2B procurement platform that sources foodservice equipment for multi-unit hospitality operators.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechFoodTechSaaSNew York City, US
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcTechstars
Base provides executive assistant placement and support services, and builds technology to help executive assistants and leaders work more effectively together.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Paige McPheely(Founder)inCasey Putschoegl(Founder)inSara Altuna(CEO)in
Co-investorsBIP VenturesHigh AlphaMatchstick Ventures
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Bell Bank is a bank offering personal and business banking products including checking and savings accounts, CDs, credit cards, and mortgages, along with insurance and wealth management services.
Fintech
Michael Solberg(President and CEO)
BetterYou uses AI and cognitive science to build workplace wellness programs that encourage healthier habits such as better sleep, more physical activity, and social connection.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsAtland VenturesCapital Midwest FundEvolution VenturesForefront VentureGeekdomGreat North Ventures+4 more
Bim Bam Boo makes tree-free household paper products, such as toilet paper, from bamboo, sold directly to consumers via one-time purchases and subscriptions.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerMinneapolis, US
Zoe Levin(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardAlthea Wishloff(Director)in
Co-investorsRaven Capital
Bloom Standard develops RAPIDscan, an autonomous, hands-free ultrasound system with AI-driven onboard image interpretation to detect cardiac and lung abnormalities in newborns, children, and maternal patients.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
Annamarie Saarinen(Co-Founder CEO)inJacob Colvin(Co-Founder and Operations)inPaul Saarinen(Co-Founder and Marketing)in
Borde provides AI-powered software for automated food safety and quality assurance in processing plants, combining computer vision and machine learning to sort and inspect food products at scale.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFoodTechSan Ramon, US
Saumitra Buragohain(CEO & Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstars
Canomiks is a life sciences company focused on developing treatments and research in diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and related areas, drawing on expertise in pharmacology, genomics, and bioinformatics.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechFoodTechHealthtechWellness & FitnessCambridge, US
Leena Pradhan-Nabzdyk(Chief Executive Officer)in
BoardManoj Bhasin(Chief Scientific Advisor)inFrank W. LoGerfo(Chairman of the Board)in
Co-investorsTechstars
Carba develops patented pyrolysis and carbon storage technology that converts waste biomass into stable carbon products for permanent carbon removal.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechDeep TechMinneapolis, US
Andrew Jones(CEO and Co-founder)inPaul Dauenhauer(Co-founder and Senior Advisor)Nick Halla(Co-founder)
Co-investorsEvergreen Climate InnovationsCollaborative Fund
Carbon Origins builds Bobby, an autonomous robot for hazardous work in construction, landscaping, and firefighting that combines AI autonomy with remote operator control via VR.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechGamingRoboticsLancaster, US
Amogha Srirangarajan(Founder)in
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcTechstarsVedanta CapitalBrickyard
CarbonBridge develops a proprietary direct gas bioprocessing platform for bioreactor operations that eliminates solubility barriers without traditional equipment like spargers or agitators.
AgTechBiotechCleantechClimate TechDeep TechSan Jose, US
Sophia Xu(Cofounder)
Co-investorsBrincClean Energy VentureREFASHIOND VenturesTechstarsSOSV
Character sells "do-it-with-me" home improvement kits for projects such as faucet and showerhead installation, bundling supplies with how-to videos and text-based access to a support team.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)CityPark InvestmentsConnetic VenturesPurple Sage VenturesSandalphon CapitalTorch Capital
Christensen Group is an independent insurance brokerage and risk management firm that provides customized commercial insurance solutions to help businesses protect their assets, reputation, and growth.
InsurTech
Claros Technologies develops PFAS ("forever chemical") detection, analytical testing, and destruction technologies that eliminate PFAS at the source at commercial scale, serving PFAS manufacturers and companies facing environmental regulation and liability.
CleantechClimate TechNew Materials
Michelle Bellanca(CEO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsEcosystem Integrity FundTechFounders
Clay is a concierge medicine practice offering health assessments, lifestyle guidance, and clinically managed medical care focused on longevity and optimal health.
Digital HealthLongevityWellness & FitnessNevada, US
Co-investorsBetter Ventures Central Llc
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Coalition9 runs peer-to-peer advisory groups and a membership community focused on leadership development, offering monthly small-group meetings, an online member portal, and networking events.
ConsumerFuture of Work
Aaron Eggert(Founder & Chief Vision Officer)
Controllr is a financial automation and cashflow intelligence platform that ingests transaction data from email, phone, QuickBooks, and construction management tools, then uses AI to categorize transactions and sync them two-way with QuickBooks.
Construction TechFintechSaaS
Chris Anderson(Founder)
CoraVie Medical is an early-stage company developing an implantable, ultrasound-based device for continuous, long-term blood pressure monitoring in people with hypertension.
Digital HealthHardwareMedical Devices
Aimee Garza(Founder and CEO)Paul A. Sobotka(Chief Medical Officer)Erik Scott(Chief Architect)Steve Schwister(VP Program Management)
Co-investorsGolden Seeds
Creatively Focused builds district-specific AI agents that give special education staff consistent, accurate answers drawn from their own documents and policies.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS
CropConex is a supply chain management platform for the coffee industry that consolidates inventory, contracts, orders, and logistics into a single interface.
AgTechB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainHighland, US
Brianna Dickey(Founder)in
Co-investorsLeadout CapitalTechstarsLombardstreet Ventures
Current Clinic operates a network of healthcare centers specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation and other cardiac arrhythmias.
HealthtechMedical DevicesMinneapolis, US
Kai Worrell(Executive Officer, Director)inAnish Amin(Executive Officer)
Cyft is a desktop AI agent that integrates with ConnectWise PSA to automatically document IT support work — it listens to calls, reads the technician's screen via OCR, detects the active ticket, and drafts ticket notes and time entries for the tech to approve.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsBase10 Partners
DemoHop is a virtual event platform designed for tech teams to conduct large, interactive meetings like quarterly planning, sprint reviews, and all-team meetings with features for displaying individual contributions in a personal and engaging format.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSMinnesota, US
Sean Murphy(CEO)inEvan Ellis(CTO)in
Denamico is a HubSpot Solutions Partner that implements, integrates, and optimizes revenue operations systems built on the HubSpot CRM.
Marketing TechSaaSSales Tech
Detect Auto provides automated tools for automotive repair shops to identify and upsell overdue vehicle maintenance by comparing service history against maintenance schedules.
Retail TechSaaSFargo, US
Nate Oelke(Founder)inJONATHAN CABAK(Executive Officer, Director)NATHAN OELKE(Director)
BoardBENJAMIN STANLEY(Director)
Co-investorsGreen Egg VenturesRender CapitalCultivation Capital
Digiphy offers a connected packaging and contextual storytelling platform that uses QR codes and page building to enable brands to communicate product origin, traceability, and sustainability information directly to consumers.
AI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyMarketing TechRetail TechLos Angeles, US
Sarah Wagman Ellenbogen(CEO & Co-Founder)inSarah ((Founder)Chris Scott(CPO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsLightShed VenturesTechstarsM13Builders + BackersAlumni VenturesCapitalize VC+2 more
DOCSI provides operating-room supply chain management and optimization software for hospitals and health systems, using a mobile-friendly dashboard that gives surgeons preference-card insights to reduce supply costs, clinical variation, and waste.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSOrono, US
Christopher C. Smith(Director)Leroy, III P. McCarty(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsiGan Partners
Sipli produces 100% fruit juice with naturally reduced sugar content through ultrafiltering, without adding artificial sweeteners or dilution.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Emergent Software is a Microsoft technology consulting partner offering data and analytics, Azure cloud, and custom software development, with AI-assisted delivery and managed services for organizations modernizing their technology.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise Software
EmpowerU is a tech-enabled mental health support solution for schools and colleges, combining online skill-building lessons with daily 1:1 coaching by trained mental health experts to help students build resilience and improve wellbeing, attendance, and grades.
Digital HealthEdTechHealthtechMental HealthExcelsior, US
Katie Dorn(Chief Executive Officer / Co-Founder)inAbby Master(Chief Product Officer / Co-Founder)inSarah DiFrancesco(Director)Pamela York(Director)Josh Slayton(Director)Robert A Kukuljan(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsTechstarsECMC Group
Entravia offers workflow software for the PEO (Professional Employer Organization) industry, letting PEOs and brokers collect employer and census data through one secure intake, normalize unstructured documents into quote-ready submissions, and distribute them to multiple providers in parallel.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSEdina, US
Kasey Devine(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsService Provider CapitalM25Matchstick Ventures
Forsta is an experience management platform that helps organizations collect, analyze, and act on insights from employees, customers, and market research to improve trust and loyalty.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMarketing TechSaaSSouth Bend, US
Irwin PressRod GaneyPatrick T. Ryan(Chairman and CEO)
Fractal facilitates agricultural investments by connecting farmers and investors through a platform that aligns incentives to increase financial returns while promoting regenerative agriculture practices.
AgTechClimate TechFintechImpact & Social Good
Co-investorsVirta VenturesApaxSerra VenturesTPG
Game Changer Communications is a full-service strategic communications and PR agency that designs custom campaigns spanning external and internal communications, content marketing, brand development, crisis management and public affairs.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing Tech
Gametime Hero is a team management platform that helps community organizers coordinate schedules, manage payments, and find substitute players.
ConsumerSaaSSports Tech
GUDEA provides narrative intelligence and risk detection solutions that identify emerging narratives and analyze complex signals across digital platforms for organizations.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSBaltimore, US
Keith Presley(Founder/Leader)inJames Thomin(Chief Technology Officer)in
BoardBrett Brohl(Director)inJonathan Sperber(Director)in
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcService Provider CapitalTechstarsVictorumCapitalize VC
Itiliti Health builds technology to automate the prior authorization process for U.S. healthcare payers, using APIs, interoperability, and automation to communicate payer rules to providers and reduce administrative costs.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSEden Prairie, US
Michael Lunzer(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardLandon Gibbs(Director)in
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcExcelerate Health VenturesM25Sandalphon Capital
Kadeya operates a closed-loop beverage system that autonomously bottles filtered water and flavored, sparkling, or branded drinks on demand at vending stations, then collects the reusable glass and stainless steel bottles for cleaning and reuse.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechFoodTechHardwareWellness & FitnessChicago, US
Manuela ZoninseininAli Rose van OverbekeinAndrew Dunn(Director)
BoardZachary Smith(Director)
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Clocktower VenturesDipalo VenturesEvergreen Climate InnovationsOxonian VenturesPS27 Ventures+4 more
Kaleidoscope provides scholarship and grant management software for organizations running award programs, helping match applicants with funding opportunities.
EdTechFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Co-investorsRally Ventures Management, Llc3x5 Partners
Body & Bell is a kettlebell-focused strength and conditioning training program offered through the Ladder fitness platform for users seeking to build strength and improve body composition with minimal equipment.
ConsumerSaaSSports TechWellness & Fitness
Jonny Arakelian(Founder)inTom Digan(Founder)in
Co-investorsBrainstorm VenturesPoint72 VenturesTapestry VCNina Capital
Ladder Health provides digital health services focused on pediatric care and developmental screening, helping families navigate healthcare options for their children.
Digital HealthHealthtechBoston, US
Elizabeth Kidderin
Co-investors25MadisonHatteras Venture PartnersJumpstart CapitalNina CapitalCREATE HEALTH VENTURES
LeagueOS provides schools with dedicated esports hubs that display schedules, scores, stats, and standings across collegiate, scholastic, STEM, and amateur leagues.
EdTechGamingSports TechSaint Louis Park, US
Martin Wetherall(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Co-investorsTechstars
LEAH Labs engineers gene-edited CAR-T cell therapies to treat cancer in pet dogs, with the goal of generating translational insights for human cancer therapy.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesMinneapolis, US
Wesley Wierson(Founder & CEO)inStephen C. Ekker(Scientific Founder & Board Director)Saad S. Kenderian(Scientific Founder)Jonathan P. Mochel(Scientific Founder)Saad S. Kenderian, MB/ChB(Scientific Founder)Jonathan P. Mochel, PhD/DECVPT(Scientific Founder)
Co-investorsY CombinatorWefunder
A software platform that helps employers create and manage employee-facing benefits communication websites with customizable design, educational video libraries, and virtual benefits fair capabilities.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR TechSaaS
Local Sports Network operates a streaming platform for watching high school sports live and on-demand, covering games such as football, volleyball, basketball, and soccer within school districts.
Media & EntertainmentSports Tech
St. Paul, US
Karl Holub(Executive Officer, Director)inKeith Kallmes(Executive Officer, Director)inKevin Kallmes(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardTomas Philipson(Director)inDheerendra Kommala(Director)
Co-investorsGreat North VenturesMEDA VenturesPasadena AngelsTeamworthy Ventures
Nice Healthcare provides on-demand primary care and health services that come to patients' locations, aiming to reduce costs and improve accessibility compared to traditional clinic-based care.
Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechRoseville, US
Thompson Aderinkomi(Co-Founder & CEO)inGenevieve Swenson(Co-Founder & COO)in
BoardAllison Santos(Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer)inRobert M. Greenglass(Director)Partha Sarathi Mishra(Director)in
Co-investorsConductive VenturesDNA CapitalHeadwater VenturesIndie.vc
Nordic Waffles produces hand-held waffle sandwiches and frozen waffles inspired by Norwegian waffle culture, sold in grocery stores, convenience stores, and foodservice locations.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechMinneapolis, US
Jeremy Ely(Chief Executive Officer)
NXgenPort is developing a smart implantable chemotherapy port that integrates optical sensing and machine learning to monitor blood cell dynamics and other physiological changes in vivo, paired with a digital health platform for data analysis.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices
Cathy Skinner(Co-founder/Co-inventor & Chief Executive Officer)Rosanne Welcher(Co-founder/Co-inventor & Chief Operating Officer)in
Co-investorsCancer Fund
Octin Health develops the Elika Device, a surgical technology intended to let cardiovascular surgeons perform aortic arch surgery without deep hypothermic circulatory arrest, aiming to reduce the risk of aortic aneurysm and dissection procedures.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Meghana Helder(Chief Executive Officer / Founder)inLaura Walter(Chief of Operations)inJason Hepfler(Chief Strategy Officer)inAdam Tschida(Chief Technical Officer)in
Oncodea is a cancer research company developing early cancer detection and monitoring methods intended to be fast, affordable, and accessible to a broad population.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechSaint Paul, US
Ali Khammanivong(Director)Dan Que Pham(Executive Officer, Director)Yung-Ping Yeh(Director)
OneShop is a loyalty and client engagement platform for physical retail stores, combining email/SMS marketing, loyalty programs, clienteling, digital selling, and social media scheduling.
Marketing TechRetail TechSaaSNew York, US
Onsetto provides a platform for commercial banks to intentionally build and grow customer relationships.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Cale Johnston(Founder)in
Co-investorsCanapi VenturesEJF Ventures
Organicin Scientific develops the CinThesis platform for applications in animal health and aquaculture sectors.
AgTechBiotechClimate TechHealthtechBoston, US
Griffin O'Driscoll(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsTechstarsPlug and Play Ventures
Parabol is a platform for agile teams that provides retrospective meeting tools and team health measurement features, including mood checks, psychological safety assessments, and burnout monitoring integrated into sprint ceremonies.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSBrooklyn, US
Jordan Husney(Founder)in
Co-investorsCRV (Charles River Ventures)TechstarsTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)HaystackSV Angel
Parkday curates and delivers meals from award-winning restaurants to corporate offices for weekday lunch, with employees ordering through a mobile app and meals tailored by dietary preference.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechHR TechWellness & FitnessNew York City, US
Co-investorsTechstars
Pelva develops a silicone and hydrogel intimacy product focused on mutual partner pleasure, comfort, and connection during vaginal penetration.
Direct to ConsumerFemTechHardwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessEdina, US
Kelley Satoski(Co-founder)inDoug Satoski(Founder)in
Pennant is a platform that lets performing artists and arts organizations create custom-branded subscription TV channels to host and monetize video content such as exclusive footage, behind-the-scenes clips, and interviews.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Pops is an AI-based health insurance assistant that users can have live conversations with 24/7 to get help understanding and selecting an insurance plan.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthInsurTech
Ryan RussellMike Russell
Co-investorsHeadwater Ventures
Proserva provides a platform for managing teacher licensure and professional learning, aimed at school districts and administrative teams supporting educators.
EdTechHR TechSaaS
Josh Thelemann(Founder)in
ProsperStack provides a retention platform that helps subscription businesses reduce customer churn through behavior analysis, experimentation tools, and continuous improvement tracking.
FintechMarketing TechSaaSSales TechMinneapolis, US
Tony Sternberg(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inGraham Floyd(Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsSandalphon CapitalHomegrown CapitalService Provider Capital
Redpath is a CPA and advisory firm offering tax, audit, compliance, and business advisory services, including help with transactions and exit planning.
Fintech
Reema Health provides a personalized, community-based care model that connects people to health care and social support services in their local communities.
Digital HealthHealthtechImpact & Social GoodMental HealthMinneapolis, US
Justin Ley(CEO)inMatt(Chief Product Officer)
BoardHelen Ciesielski(Director)inMatthew Swanson(Director)Ellen Herlacher(Director)inAmon Anderson(Director)
Co-investorsDigitalis VenturesHC9 VenturesHeadwater VenturesLRVHealthMaC Venture CapitalMatchstick Ventures+3 more
Refr is a referee assigning platform that lets sports assignors and organizations import schedules, assign officials, and manage payments from a single dashboard.
FintechSaaSSports TechMinneapolis, US
Isaac Huxley Sorock(Executive Officer)Wyatt Karl Gustafson(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsCampus Founders FundTechstarsKickstartTraction Capital
Rorra sells water filtration products, including a countertop filtration system and showerhead, available direct-to-consumer with subscription options.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHardware
Jordi Hays(Co-Founder & Board Member)in
Co-investorsCreator VenturesDMG VenturesNexus BaySuperAngel.FundV3 Ventures
Sarcio Inc. is a University of Minnesota Stem Cell Institute spin-out developing regenerative, disease-modifying therapeutics by isolating exosomes from iPSC-derived cartilage tissue to treat osteoarthritis and restore joint function.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesApple Valley, US
Timothy D. O'Brien(Founder & Chief Scientific Officer, Director)inTimothy D. O'Brien, DVM, PhD, DACVP(Founder & Chief Scientific Officer, Director)Timothy O'Brien(Chief Scientific Officer & Director)inAmanda Vegoe(Founder & Chief Operations Officer)Beth Lindborg(Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Director)inMarc Tompkins(Chief Medical Officer)
Science On Call provides IT support and managed services for restaurants, leveraging AI-powered automations to help resolve technology challenges and reduce operational costs.
Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechSaaSOak Park, US
Andy Freivogel(Co-Founder & CEO)inLuisa Castellanos(Co-Founder & COO)inKen Tsang(Co-Founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Connetic VenturesLofty VenturesLongJump VenturesRedstick Ventures+4 more
SCO2 develops Nextract Technology, a supercritical CO₂ extraction process that processes food waste and biomass at scale to recover high-value ingredients for reuse in the food system.
Circular EconomyCleantechFoodTech
Sobrynth provides employers with a workplace benefit that delivers 24/7 care navigation and peer coaching for employees and families navigating substance use, recovery, and sober curiosity.
Digital HealthHealthtechHR TechMental HealthSaaS
Marin Nelson(Founder & CEO)in
Tandem is a mobile app for couples to split and track shared expenses, coordinate joint to-do lists, curate purchase wishlists, and plan home purchases.
ConsumerFintechPropTech
Co-investorsBright VenturesCorazon CapitalID VenturesMichigan RiseSwizzle VenturesTAWANI Ventures
Tavolo is an AI marketing platform for small businesses that automates content creation—social posts, captions, videos, email and SMS campaigns—along with SEO/GEO optimization and Meta ad management.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSBlaine, US
Taranvir Johal(Founder)inSalman Elmi(Founder)in
Co-investorsAtland VenturesTechstars
TeamGenius provides software for managing tryouts, camps, and player development in youth sports, used by youth sports organizations to form teams, operate more efficiently, and give feedback to players, coaches, and referees.
SaaSSports TechWyoming, US
Todd Larson(Co-founder & CTO)inChris Knutson(Executive Officer, Director)inBrian Schoenborn(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsGreat North Ventures
The Coven operates coworking spaces offering shared workspaces, dedicated desks and private offices, meeting and event rooms, virtual offices, and events or courses.
Future of WorkPropTech
Alex West Steinman(Founder)inBethany Iverson(Founder)in
TurnSignl is a mobile app offering on-demand, 24/7 real-time legal guidance from attorneys over video chat during traffic stops, car accidents, immigration matters, and other roadside incidents, while recording and encrypting the interaction.
ConsumerLegalTechMobility & TransportationSaaS
Co-investorsTrucks VC
Vertical Insure provides embedded insurance solutions integrated into e-commerce and service platforms across verticals including youth sports, events, pets, education, and travel.
InsurTechSaaSMinneapolis, US
Brock Noland(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Peter Zugschwert(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Charles Wyatt(Executive Officer)inRodney Salazar(Executive Officer)Ryan Kasprzak(Executive Officer)in
BoardRick Ehrman(Director)
Co-investorsDundee VCDundee Venture CapitalRally Ventures Management, Llc
Vireo Ag offers the Whole Plant Delivery platform, a greenhouse-based plant genome engineering method that edits crops directly in soil without tissue culture, delivering stable seed in a single plant generation.
AgTechBiotechDeep TechMinneapolis, US
Dan Voytas(Co-founder & former CSO of Calyxt)Feng Zhang(Co-founder & former COO of Calyxt)Jenette Ashtekar(President & CEO)inPaul AtkinsJon Cody
Virtu is an AI-powered product creation platform that takes fashion and apparel designs from initial idea to production-ready tech packs, generating concepts, colorways and prints from prompts, images or sketches.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Vocxi Health develops MyBreathPrint, a noninvasive breath-analysis device that detects volatile organic compounds to screen for lung cancer and other diseases early.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesArden Hills, US
Ping Yeh(Chief Executive Officer)inGreg PetersoninGreg Sherwood(Chief Technology Officer)Randy Schiestl(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Yung-Ping Yeh(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardMorgan Evans(Director)
Co-investorsAlliance of AngelsGreat North VenturesSamsung NextTaiwan Global AngelsKitchen Fund
Voyage Wealth Architects is a wealth management team providing financial advisory and wealth planning services to individual clients, including through its branded "The Owner's Suite" offering.
Fintech
We Sparkle provides AI-powered business tools designed to help small business owners, particularly underestimated entrepreneurs like women and people of color, start and grow their businesses.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaSMinneapolis, US
Michelle Maryns(Founder & CEO)inNick Weber(Co-Founder & CTO)in
Co-investorsTechstars
xDot Medical is an early-stage medical device company developing an automated vascular closure device that provides instant closure of the access site for catheter-based cardiovascular therapies.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesMaple Grove, US
Aashiish Agnihotri(Founder & CEO)Jeff Sandstrom(VP of R&D)Kyle King(CFO)
YourPath provides mental health counseling, substance use disorder treatment, peer support, and telehealth services, including on-demand assessments, individual therapy, and group sessions.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental HealthKentucky, US
Co-investorsBread And Butter Ventures, LlcBrighter CapitalLeadout CapitalService Provider CapitalStone Mountain Ventures
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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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latest coverage across their companies
Carba · carbonherald.com · Sep 7, 2026
TeamGenius · teamgenius.com · Aug 31, 2026
Pennant · investing.com · Aug 16, 2026
Rorra · explosion.com · Aug 14, 2026
Pops · rock929rocks.com · Aug 12, 2026
Pelva · app.edgar.tools · Aug 7, 2026
Refr Sports · techstars.com · Jul 31, 2026
Entravia · fortune.com · Jul 29, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has GROOVE CAPITAL made?
- GROOVE CAPITAL has 108 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 11 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does GROOVE CAPITAL invest at?
- GROOVE CAPITAL invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does GROOVE CAPITAL focus on?
- GROOVE CAPITAL focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, FoodTech, Hardware, Healthtech, LegalTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Medical Devices, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, SaaS, Travel & Hospitality.
- Where is GROOVE CAPITAL located?
- GROOVE CAPITAL is headquartered in Minneapolis, US.
- Does GROOVE CAPITAL lead rounds?
- GROOVE CAPITAL typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does GROOVE CAPITAL co-invest with?
- GROOVE CAPITAL most often shares deals with Techstars, Service Provider Capital, Bread And Butter Ventures, Llc, among 92 tracked co-investors.
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