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Key people at Gopher Angels.
Gopher Angels was founded in 2012 by L. David Russick (Founder & Managing Director).
Gopher Angels operates as a prominent angel investment network, supporting early-stage businesses across the Midwest, particularly in Minnesota. It connects accredited investors with entrepreneurial ventures, supplying essential capital and strategic expertise. The network fosters a robust regional ecosystem, ensuring startups access foundational resources for development.
Founded in 2012, Gopher Angels emerged from a clear need for activated early-stage capital and experienced mentorship in the Midwest. The founding insight recognized the importance of a formalized platform to channel investor interest. This initiative strengthened the regional entrepreneurial landscape, empowering local innovators and bridging critical funding gaps.
The network primarily serves founders and emerging companies seeking financial backing and strategic guidance from experienced investors. Gopher Angels envisions a vibrant, self-sustaining innovation economy throughout the Midwest, enabling groundbreaking ideas to transform into successful enterprises. Its commitment advances the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Key people at Gopher Angels.
Gopher Angels was founded in 2012 by L. David Russick (Founder & Managing Director).
Gopher Angels has 5 tracked investments across 4 companies. The latest tracked deal is $3.0M Seed in Creatively Focused in August 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2023 | Creatively Focused | $3.0M Seed | Marshall Everson | Groove Capital, Mairs & Power Venture Capital |
| Nov 1, 2022 | ProsperStack | $2.0M Seed | Sandalphon Capital | Chicago Ventures, General Catalyst, Hyde Park Venture Partners, LOI Venture, Mark Benning, Groove Capital, Homegrown Capital, Jason Calacanis |
| Mar 1, 2017 | Kidizen | $3.0M Series A | Origin Ventures | Album VC, Greycroft, M.g. Siegler, Nokia Growth Partners, Vitalize Venture Group, Zetta Venture Partners, Marc Benioff, MG Siegler, Corigin Ventures, MergeLane, Laura Brady, Sofia Fund |
| Nov 10, 2014 | Kidizen | $530K Other Equity | — | Barb Stinnett, Daren Cotter, Emil Michael, JOY Lindsay, Robert Weber, Ryan Weber, Scott Burns, Steve Case |
| Aug 21, 2014 | Attune Medical | $1.5M Series A | — | Heartland Angels, TWB Investment Partnership |