Traction Capital Focus
Emerging managerBuilt from this firm's Form D filings. The firm files no SEC adviser report.
- Website
- https://tractioncapital.com
- HQ
- MN
Traction Capital Focus is a venture firm led by Shane Erickson, Founder and Managing Partner. Peyton Green serves as VP of Investments and Partner. Matt Meents and Scott Litman are Strategic Growth Partners, and Matt partners with founders to drive growth and operational excellence. Dan Mallin, also a strategic growth partner, brings decades of hands-on startup and growth experience. Eric Scheel is the AI Tech Partner, and Cooper Eral is an analyst who focuses on acquisitions while assisting on the venture side.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
| Sectors | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
| Regions | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traction Capital Focus Fund II-A, LLC Traction Capital invests in early-stage startups across Minnesota and the Midwest, partnering with founders through proven playbooks, operational expertise, and smart capital for growth. Inferred from the firm's website | 2025 | $25.75M to $60M (Form D) | Raising |
| Traction Capital Focus Fund II, LLC Traction Capital invests in early-stage startups across Minnesota and the Midwest, partnering with founders through proven playbooks, operational expertise, and smart capital for growth. Inferred from the firm's website | 2025 | $15.2M to $60M (Form D) | Raising |
03 · People across funds
- Shannon Erickson, Managing Member of Manager of Issuer
Traction Capital Focus Fund II-A, LLC (Named on Form D); Traction Capital Focus Fund II, LLC (Named on Form D)
- Cooper Eral, Analyst
Traction Capital Focus Fund II-A, LLC (Team); Traction Capital Focus Fund II, LLC (Team)
- Dan Mallin, strategic growth partner
Traction Capital Focus Fund II-A, LLC (Team); Traction Capital Focus Fund II, LLC (Team)
- Eric Scheel, AI TECH PARTNER
Traction Capital Focus Fund II-A, LLC (Team); Traction Capital Focus Fund II, LLC (Team)
- Matt Meents, Strategic Growth Partner
Traction Capital Focus Fund II-A, LLC (Team); Traction Capital Focus Fund II, LLC (Team)
- Peyton Green, VP of Investments / Partner
Traction Capital Focus Fund II-A, LLC (Team); Traction Capital Focus Fund II, LLC (Team)
- Scott Litman, Strategic Growth Partner
Traction Capital Focus Fund II-A, LLC (Team); Traction Capital Focus Fund II, LLC (Team)
- Shane Erickson, Founder & Managing Partner
Traction Capital Focus Fund II-A, LLC (Team); Traction Capital Focus Fund II, LLC (Team)
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
- https://tractioncapital.com
- https://airtable.com/appZ6Nq2n2vb8FdGg/pagNJAA1yMsRCcCdl/form
- https://tractioncapital.com/team/
- https://tractioncapital.com/contact-us/
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 28, 2026