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Wonder Fund North Dakota

Wonder Fund North Dakota provides SSBCI equity investments to early-stage North Dakota businesses and startups.

About this program

Wonder Fund North Dakota is a $45 million direct investment program managed by O'Leary Ventures in partnership with the North Dakota Development Fund. The SSBCI-backed program is designed to provide early-stage investment opportunities for financial and operational growth. Funds are used to invest in early-stage businesses headquartered in North Dakota with fewer than 500 employees, and may also consider companies outside the state if their product or service has a material impact on North Dakota.

Eligibility

Early-stage businesses headquartered in North Dakota with fewer than 500 employees, plus select outside companies with products or services materially impacting North Dakota.

Requirements

  • Business should be headquartered in North Dakota or have a material impact on North Dakota.
  • Business must generally have fewer than 500 employees.
  • Company must be suitable for early-stage equity investment.