Traction Capital is a Minnesota Venture Capital and Private Equity firm comprised of successful business owners and entrepreneurs. As founders ourselves, we have made it our mission to give back. We are strong supporters of Minnesota's startup ecosystem and are dedicated to growing businesses in Minnesota and neighboring states. At Traction Capital, we believe that startup funding goes beyond cash. We invest in early-stage and middle-market growth startups through both financial and "smart" capital. We give the businesses we work with access to a deep network of resources, including experts in their industry. This robust network is comprised of investors, entrepreneurs, Entrepreneur Operating System® implementors, partners, consultants and other professionals. These resources prove to be invaluable at this critical stage in the growth cycle. And, when combined with our proven business management process, position our portfolio companies for rapid growth and ultimately an attractive business acquisition. If you are looking for startup funding or want to sell  your business, we invite you to meet our team and review our venture capital and private equity investment criteria. Or, if you are ready to start the conversation, simply apply on our website.