On August 15, we announced that the Lunar Accelerator has been formally acquired by ConnectUP! Institute. To learn more about this transition, read on.
Read MoreOur approach to inclusive entrepreneurship is rooted in building social, financial, and inspirational capital. But to support historically underinvested entrepreneurs, we had to think outside the box.
Read MoreLunar Startups is proud to announce the companies selected to participate in Cohort 6, the latest group of high-growth, early-stage startups to join Lunar's Accelerator program.
Read MoreThe startup companies that have participated in the Lunar Accelerator since 2018 have created an estimated $235.6 million dollars in economic impact.
Read MoreIt’s here – our Lunar Recommendations for the best gifts for the holiday season.
Been meaning to invest more meaningfully in building a stronger startup community in Minnesota?
Letting your dollars do the talking is one of the best ways you can support new voices and emerging leaders in our entrepreneur community.
Read MorePlanning to scale your distribution? Got big ambitions about landing on retail shelves?
Learn how to get clear on your costs, so you can understand the resources you need to scale – and prove to buyers that you’re ready for their shelves.
Read MoreLunar Startups is proud to announce the companies selected to participate in Cohort 5, the latest group of high-growth, early-stage startups to join Lunar's Accelerator program.
Read MoreWatch this conversation between Lunar Startups Executive Director Danielle Steer and Nate Shubert, CPA at Lurie, LLP to learn best practices and essential tips for preparing for taxes, record keeping, and audits.
Read MoreBy accepting cryptocurrencies, Lunar Startups is offering supporters with cryptocurrency portfolios the ability to support the organization in a tax efficient way. The IRS classifies cryptocurrency donations as property, meaning they are not subject to capital gains tax and are tax deductible on the donor's tax returns.
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Lunar Startups is proud to announce in their 2021 impact report that the startup companies who have participated in the Lunar Accelerator since 2018 have created an estimated $294 million dollars in economic impact.
Read MoreOur ambition at Lunar is to create an unshakable system of support for BIPOC, LGBTQ, women, and non-binary entrepreneurs with a massive gravitational pull for capital, talent, and jobs to our region. This next cohort joins an interconnected network of entrepreneurs that are committed to a better future and we can’t wait to see what they achieve.
Read MoreAs we rebuild and heal, our local communities have the solutions we need. Hire, invest in, and buy from these St. Paul founders who will keep building solutions for a better world.
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Lisa Goldson Armstrong, Mike Rakes, and Megan Trice are the 2020 Lunar Expert Award Winners. For the second year in a row, we’re thrilled to recognize members of the Lunar Expert Network who have gone above and beyond to support Lunar Startups founders.
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In light of the Covid-19 coronavirus, the 2020 Backstage Capital Tour is evolving into a series of virtual, city-focused events. This includes the MSP Tour Stop on June 9, 2020. The Lunar Startups team is working hard to plan an amazing virtual tour experience for our MSP ecosystem. We are grateful for the decision to keep people safe and healthy and look forward to creating a unique, value-added digital experience in partnership with Backstage Capital.
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They’re here! Please join us in welcoming the third round of high-growth, early-stage startups to join Lunar Startups – Cohort 3.
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Lunar Startups is thrilled to announce our selection as the Minneapolis-St. Paul host for the 2020 Backstage Capital Tour! On June 9, we’re partnering with Backstage Capital to bring two events to the Twin Cities — a private afternoon event for startup founders and investors and a public evening event and book signing, where six local startups will compete for a minimum $25,000 investment from Backstage.
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We are thrilled to welcome Dionne Gumbs, Julie Kucinski, and Angela Gustafson as Lunar Startups 2020 Experts in Residence! Experts in Residence (EiR) is a new pilot program dedicated to increasing access to high achieving professionals who can remove barriers to success and support participating startups.
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When we evaluate our success as a program, applicant demographics are a key piece of data. Accountability matters.
Read MoreOur commitment to connect women and POC founders with the resources, attention, and investment they deserve was the driving force behind our year. As 2019 comes to a close, here's a list of all the ways we said yes to more women and POC founders succeeding, thriving, and winning.
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