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# Minnesota, nation raise more VC investment in 2018

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Via Star Tribune

"Minnesota and the nation set a record in 2018 for attracting venture capital in U.S.-based startup companies, according to the PitchBook-National Venture Capital Association Venture Monitor.

After a somewhat slow first half, venture investors staked $130.9 billion in U.S.-based startups, surpassing the previous all-time high in 2000."

Check out the full article [here](http://www.startribune.com/minnesota-nation-raise-more-vc-investment-in-2018/504294232/)

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