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Bootstrappers

Bootstrappers

Overview

An investment and advisory firm that invests in and helps early-stage startups in the Twin Cities and throughout the Midwest. The firm is composed of founders and operators who have had successful exits. They invest in Midwest startups directly and also through like-minded funds and accelerator programs. In addition to capital, they provide coaching, workshops, and consulting for founders.

Portfolio Companies

5

Investments

Bootstrappers investments
CompanyDateStageLead
KnitJun 2022SeedCo-investor
BetterYouJun 2021SeedCo-investor
SiteKickApr 2021SeedCo-investor
KnitJun 2022SeedCo-investor
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Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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2021
2022
2023
2024
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2026

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FAQ

Where is Bootstrappers based?

Bootstrappers is headquartered in Minnesota.

When was Bootstrappers founded?

Founding year information for Bootstrappers is not publicly available.

How many portfolio companies does Bootstrappers have?

Bootstrappers has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Bootstrappers's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Knit, BetterYou, SiteKick, Knit.

What was Bootstrappers's most recent investment shown here?

Bootstrappers's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Knit in 2022.

What sectors does Bootstrappers focus on?

Bootstrappers focuses on Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech.

What company stages does Bootstrappers focus on?

Bootstrappers typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersMinnesota
Year FoundedN/A

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