Incubator, Idea Validation, Venture Capital Ecosystem
Supporting Regional Founders from Idea Stage to Launch
At BisonX, we provide founders within our five-state region of Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming the backing they need to validate their business ideas. We fund them with the capital necessary to engage trusted resources through our wide community of professionals, including attorneys, accountants, branding and marketing specialists, and industry leaders. We also engage our expansive network of investors to launch our founders into entrepreneurship.
Donors
Your tax-deductible donations strengthen the regional startup ecosystem, which makes a big difference in the community, the regional economy, and the journey of a local entrepreneur.
Founders
Gain validation, guidance, a network of resources, and seed funding to make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality.
Supporting Innovators, Transforming Communities
BisonX is a non-traditional venture capital firm. Our unique approach supports talent and ideas in communities of all sizes throughout Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
We are dedicated to fostering success in all sectors – not just tech startups or unicorns. The BisonX process is adaptable, with a collaborative and experienced team determined to make things happen. Everyone within our region can apply for funding and support.
Building Bridges to Entrepreneurial Success
BisonX recognizes emerging founders and entrepreneurs’ distinct challenges, including limited access to capital, gaps in know-how and expertise, and self-doubt. We also recognize that real talent, ideas, and cash-flowing business opportunities exist in all sectors of the region.
It’s why we’ve built a vibrant startup ecosystem with BisonX as the central hub to bridge access to seed money, knowledge capital, and entrepreneurial training to ensure your startup’s success.
Become Part of a Vibrant Regional Startup Ecosystem
Through our comprehensive end-to-end programs, we have a thriving ecosystem where visionaries can flourish. We believe that geographic limitations should never hinder dreams, and our goal is to keep innovative creators rooted in their communities to build networks of opportunity and innovation.
Idea Validation Incubator
We help early-stage businesses, side hustles, self-employed, startups, and companies to validate business ideas. We are regionally focused and industry-agnostic. Everyone within the regions we serve can apply.
Mentor - Coach - Advisor
We aren’t just investing in your business; we’re making investments in you. With our mentors, coaches, and advisors, we help you build a solid foundation, accelerate your growth, and achieve your entrepreneurial dreams.
Incubator Grant
BisonX provides new startups with grants of up to $50K to allow founders to validate their business ideas before progressing to the next phase of development.
Network Resources
We provide startups access to a vast network of resources, including accounting, operations, marketing, and legal experts. Tap into our network and unlock opportunities for collaboration, growth, and success.
Idea Validation Incubator
Mentor - Coach - Advisor
Incubator Grant
Network Resources
Andy Smith
President, The People’s First Company