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Traction Capital
HQ · Minnesota
Traction Capital backs post-revenue startups and small businesses in Minnesota and the broader Midwest. Its venture strategy is designed to provide a company's first institutional capital, typically investing $500,000 to $1.5 million and supporting growth with an operator network.
Stage focus
Lead / follow
Check size
Generalist / Specialist
Generalist
Latest fund size
Fund II targeting $40M–$60M; more than $30M raised
Latest fund vintage
2025
Investing team
- Cooper EralAnalyst
- Ellie PigottAnalyst
- Justina PalmerAnalyst
- Peyton GreenVP of Investments / Partner
- Shane EricksonFounder & Managing Partner
How to reach them
Notable investments
Superior, PowerPusher