Startups Selected for VeeCon Pitch
Last month, Launch Minnesota announced a competition to select nine startups that would pitch at the welcome party for VeeCon, a superconference organized by social media star Gary Vaynerchuk.
After six days and more than 25,000 votes, our finalists were selected! Here are the Minnesota startups that will be featured at VeeCon on May 19:
VeeCon’s welcome party will also highlight Minnesota’s many successful food and agriculture startups with a tasting area that features free samples from a wide range of companies.
Stay updated by following Launch Minnesota and VeeCon on Twitter.
Regional Competition Winners
Launch Minnesota has partnered with MN Cup and our network to create a startup competition in each of our six regions. Winners of these competitions will receive automatic entry into the semifinalist round of MN Cup. Congratulations to the following startups!
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Babbl – Southeast Minnesota
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Trimyxs – West Central Minnesota
- USIL—Southwest Minnesota
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Close Bunk—Northeast Minnesota
- Community Voice – Northwest Minnesota
Launch Minnesota’s Inaugural Summit
Members of the Launch Minnesota Network, a group of more than 90 organizations supporting startups throughout the state, gathered in St. Paul last month for the inaugural Launch Minnesota Summit.
The day kicked off at the Capitol, where leaders of startup organizations shared with legislators how they are making a difference for entrepreneurs and startups in their region. After lunch, attendees gathered at Osborn370 for activities and discussions about building collaborative and innovative startup cultures.
The Launch MN team looks forward to hosting more Network gatherings in the coming year!
Friday Forum
Launch Minnesota’s Friday Forums are an opportunity to discuss the topics facing Minnesota’s startup community. This month’s meeting will take place virtually on May 27.
Learn more
Minnesota Ventures Event to Showcase Scaling Startups
Launch Minnesota is hosting another Minnesota Ventures investor pitch event in partnership with MN SBIR/STTR Accelerator, the Medical Alley Association and the University of Minnesota. All Minnesota-based companies raising capital are encouraged to apply. Organizers will select 10-12 companies to showcase at the June 17 event. To date, Minnesota Ventures has helped local companies raise more than $1M in capital.
Want to participate? Applicants should send their pitch deck and executive summary to venture@umn.edu with Minnesota Ventures in the email title.
Upcoming Events
May 19: Attracting and Retaining Talent in the Great Resignation
May 19: Ed-Tech Investment Landscape
May 27: Walleye Tank
May 27: Launch Minnesota Friday Forum
June 2: Angel Fest
July 27: Applications Close for Techstars Twins Accelerator
More events on Launch Minnesota’s Startup and Small Business Calendar
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