Traction Capital - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
Wayzata, MN, US
Founded
2011
Traction Capital is a hybrid private equity and venture capital firm focusing on early-stage and lower middle-market companies. They invest across diverse sectors including B2B, B2C, technology, SaaS, business services, niche manufacturing, and consumer products. Their typical investment size ranges from $250,000 to $640,000, primarily in seed and early-stage rounds.
Notable portfolio companies include Clean Waste Systems, ControlBright, GoRout, Impacks, Kwikly, and Scribe. Traction Capital's investment philosophy centers on helping entrepreneurs achieve their goals while contributing to the greater good. They offer a unique blend of private equity and venture capital expertise, providing value-add services to support the growth of their portfolio companies.
Traction Capital - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies6
Current Portfolio Count6
Top Investment Stages
Pre-Seed3 (50.0%)
Seed2 (33.3%)
Angel1 (16.7%)
Stage Mix
Pre-Seed 50%Seed 33%Angel 17%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.