New Investment into Benji
As a venture capitalist at Great North Ventures, I’m always looking for companies disrupting outdated industries with innovative solutions. That’s why I’m incredibly excited to share that we’ve invested in Benji, a startup poised to revolutionize loyalty rewards partnerships and integrations. The current landscape is ripe for disruption, and Benji’s next-generation platform offers a much-needed […]
Waterlily Raises $7M Seed Round to Transform Long-Term Care Planning with AI
In a significant development for the long-term care (LTC) industry, Waterlily (http://www.waterlily.com) has secured $7 million in seed funding to advance its AI-driven platform that helps families and advisors navigate the complex landscape of long-term care planning. The oversubscribed round attracted notable investors including Brewer Lane Ventures and Great North Ventures alongside strategic investments from […]
Great North Ventures Announces Investment in Coldcart’s $6.5M Seed Round
We are excited to announce that Great North Ventures has participated in Coldcart’s oversubscribed $6.5 million seed funding round. The round was led by Collide Capital and includes previous convertible note investments led by Material. Great North Ventures, Behind Genius Ventures, Feld Ventures, Alumni Ventures, and Service Provider Capital also participated. (Business Wire) About Coldcart […]
Great North Ventures Leads OneCarNow! Series A Unlocking $86M In Funding For Improved Gig Worker Financial Well-Being
OneCarNow!, a fintech company providing vehicles and financial services to gig workers across the Americas, has secured $86 million in a combination of equity and debt financing. This significant capital injection, led by equity funding from Caravela Capital, Collide Capital, and Great North Ventures, with debt financing from i80 Group, is poised to propel OneCarNow! […]
Micruity Secures $5 Million to Transform Retirement Income Solutions
We are thrilled to announce that our portfolio company, Micruity, has successfully closed a $5 million funding round. This latest funding round was led by industry giants Prudential, TIAA, and State Street, with additional support from Pacific Life and Western & Southern Financial Group. This $5 million investment underscores the confidence these major players have […]
Pear Commerce Secures $10M in Series A Funding to Transform Shoppable Media & Enhance Retail E-commerce
On June 27, 2024, Pear Commerce, a retail e-commerce enablement platform, announced it has secured $10 million in Series A funding led by Stage 2 Capital.
Great North Ventures Invests in Mangxo to Revolutionize Credit Terms in Latam’s Construction Sector
Great North Ventures has invested in Mangxo, a company set to revolutionize the way construction material suppliers extend credit terms to subcontractors in Latin America. Mangxo provides an online credit tracking system for material suppliers. This innovation enables suppliers to offer flexible, interest-free credit options to subcontractors, fostering smoother financial operations and project execution. They […]
WithMe: A Startup Growth Story Fueled by Profits
Profitable growth is pretty rare to come by in the early stage startup world. This is the story of our portfolio company WithMe which provides printing and coffee amenity solutions to the multi-family real estate market. I first met WithMe Founder & CEO Jonathan Treble while visiting Chicago in April of 2019. During our initial […]
HLRBO Raises $1M Seed Round to Better Assist Landowners in Leasing Their Land to Hunters
Hunting Land Rentals By Owner, Inc., a Brainerd, MN-based company, provides hunters with direct access to landowners across the U.S. who offer their hunting land for lease using HLRBO’s online platform. The $1M Series Seed round was led by Great North Ventures. Comeback Capital, Gopher Angels, and Right Side Capital also participated in the round. […]
Revolutionizing Medical AI Development: Flywheel Announces $54 Million in Series D Funding led by Novalis LifeSciences & NVentures
MINNEAPOLIS — (June 27, 2023) — Flywheel, the leading medical imaging data and AI platform, announces it has raised $54 million in Series D funding. This latest round of funding was co-led by Novalis LifeSciences LLC and NVentures, NVIDIA’s venture capital arm. Microsoft also participated in the round, along with insiders Invenshure, 8VC, Beringea, iSelect, […]