Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc.
Overview
Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. (RAEDI) is a non-profit organization that assists businesses in the Rochester, Minnesota area by providing resources for their growth plans. Its mission is to lead and support economic, community, and workforce development initiatives to grow and diversify the local economy. RAEDI's services include financial packaging, direct investment funding, business planning, and site location support. The organization administers the Economic Development Fund (EDF), which provides low-interest loans starting at $50,000 to businesses within Rochester, funded by a local sales tax. Since its inception, RAEDI has assisted hundreds of businesses, generating significant local economic activity and creating thousands of jobs.
Portfolio Companies
12
Website
raedi.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| TrueToForm | Mar 2025 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Imanis Life Sciences | Aug 2013 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| LiquidCool Solutions | Mar 2010 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Ambient Clinical Analytics | Feb 2014 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Spark DJ | Feb 2018 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. based?
Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. is headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota, United States.
When was Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. founded?
Founding year information for Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. have?
Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc.'s portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include TrueToForm, Imanis Life Sciences, LiquidCool Solutions, Ambient Clinical Analytics, Spark DJ.
What was Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc.'s most recent investment shown here?
Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc.'s most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in TrueToForm in 2025.
What sectors does Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. focus on?
Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. focus on?
Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. typically invests at the MultiStage stage.