How Does Anti-Portfolio Thinking Affect VC Investing? Great North Ventures Takes a Look
by Graeme Thickins Babe Ruth once famously said, “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” And he struck out a lot – actually leading the American League five times. He also said, “Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.” And we all know how that ended […]
HLRBO ‘Unlocks Land’ and Sees Growth Surge 240%
In March 2024, when Great North Ventures took the lead in an investment round of $1.6 million in HLRBO (Hunting Land Rentals By Owner), the company already had shown promising growth, with 57,000 users. Its platform is a marketplace that connects hunters and landowners. Fast forward, HLRBO now boasts 143,000 users. That’s a growth rate […]
Know a Scrappy or Ultra Ambitious Startup? We’re Ready to Invest!
As we continue to deploy the remaining $24M from our early-stage Great North Ventures Fund II, we’re actively seeking exceptional startups to invest in. We are focused on two key profiles: the scrappy & efficient or the ultra-ambitious. Do you know a startup that fits one of these categories? Let us know! THE SCRAPPY & EFFICIENT […]
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. […]