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Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Minnesotamn.gov

Overview

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the state's principal economic development agency, with programs promoting business recruitment, expansion, and retention; workforce development; international trade; and community development. The agency's mission is to support the economic success of individuals, businesses, and communities by improving opportunities for growth.

Year Founded

2003

Portfolio Companies

29

Website

mn.gov

Investments

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Ambient IntelligenceDec 2021GrantCo-investor
NightWareOct 2022GrantCo-investor
CanomiksSep 2021GrantCo-investor
ImagoAIDec 2021GrantCo-investor
GRIP Molecular TechnologiesJan 2020GrantCo-investor
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Key People

Danielle Olson

Human Resouces Buisness Partner

Angie McNeil-Olson

DAANES Data Coordinator - OAS Principal

Anna Haymond

Accounting Officer Principal

Brent Boyd

Merit System Consultant, Principal

Christina Carpenter

Accounting Officer Principal

Cynthia Holmquist

State Program Administrator Principal

Dan Drusch

Land Surveyor Principal

Gabriela GARCIA

Accounting Officer Principal

Kelly J Gilbert-Germain

State Program Administrator Principal

Larry Blomme

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal

Lisa McCormick

State Program Administrator Principal

Lori Steffen

State Program Administrator Principal

LynMaree Harris MSN

Trauma Designation Coordinator- State Program Administrator Principal

Mary.M Johnson

Administrative Principal

Paj Thao

State Program Administrator, Principal

Randy Stallkamp

Principal Auditor

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development based?

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is headquartered in Minnesota.

When was Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development founded?

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development was founded in 2003.

How many portfolio companies does Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development have?

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has 29 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Ambient Intelligence, NightWare, Canomiks, ImagoAI, GRIP Molecular Technologies.

What was Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's most recent investment shown here?

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in NightWare in 2022.

What sectors does Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development focus on?

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.

What company stages does Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development focus on?

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development typically invests at the MultiStage stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersMinnesota
Year Founded2003

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