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37cture to relieve it.</p> 38<p>ð° Read the full article:</p> 39<p><a href="https://medicalalley.org/exit-156-invests-in-humla-health-to-transform-the-future-of-healthcare-staffing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://medicalalley.org/exit-156-invests-in-humla-health-to-transform-the-future-of-healthcare-staffing/</a></p>`},{slug:"exit-156-invests-in-humla-health-to-transform-the-future-of-healthcare-staffing",title:"Exit 156 Invests in Humla Health to Transform Healthcare Staffing",excerpt:"New $2.0 million investment to accelerate growth of Humla Health, a tech-enabled nurse staffing platform connecting nurses and facilities.",category:"Investments",date:"May 13, 2025",image:"/blog-images/blog-image-3.png",imageAlt:"Exit 156 Invests in Humla Health to Transform Healthcare Staffing",contentHtml:`<p class="dateline"><strong>Sioux Falls, SD - May 13<sup>th</sup>, 2025</strong> - Exit 156 is excited to announce a $2.0 million investment in Humla Health, a fast-growing healthcare technology company reshaping how nurses and healthcare facilities connect. This strategic investment will complete Humla's Series A round and support their expansion into new markets, while further enhancing its seamless, fully digital nurse staffing platform.</p> 40<blockquote>"Humla Health is redefining what is possible in healthcare staffing," said Josh Robinson, Managing Partner at Exit 156. "Their platform offers a better way for nurses and facilities to connect, removing unnecessary friction and inefficiencies that have long plagued the industry. We believe Humla is building the future of healthcare labor and weâre excited to help them scale."</blockquote> 41<p>Founded to tackle the persistent challenges in healthcare staffing, Humla Health enables nurses to find and book open shifts directly through a user-friendly mobile app, bypassing costly and outdated staffing agencies, recruiters and other âmiddlemenâ. The company is quickly gaining momentum with hospitals and health systems seeking faster, more cost-effective solutions to fill critical labor gaps.</p> 42<blockquote>"This partnership with Exit 156 is a big milestone for Humla," said Jessica Sylvester, CEO of Humla Health. "With their backing, we can accelerate our roadmap and grow our team. Most importantly, we can deepen our relationships with both healthcare systems and nurses, who are eager to create more streamlined access to each other, in a budget-friendly manner.</blockquote> 43<p>Humla is already operating in several key regions and plans to use the investment to expand its footprint, continue developing its proprietary platform, and hire top talent to support its mission of making healthcare staffing simple, fair, and transparent.</p> 44<h2>About Exit 156</h2> 45<p>Exit 156 is an investment firm focused on aligning distinctive, growth-oriented investment prospects with exceptional financial acumen and a network of operating partners. The firm specializes in small and middle-market businesses in healthcare services, devices, technology, and consumer goods.</p> 46<h2>About Humla Health</h2> 47<p>Humla Health is a technology-forward healthcare staffing company designed to give nurses and healthcare facilities more control, transparency, and efficiency in the shift-filling process. By replacing traditional staffing agencies with a modern, app-based, fully digital platform, Humla is creating a more connected, responsive, and cost-effective staffing ecosystem.</p> 48<p class="media-contact">For media inquiries, please contact:</p> 49<p>Josh Robinson⯠|\xa0<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p>`},{slug:"advancing-sepsis-detection-the-vsno-breath-analyzer",title:"Advancing Sepsis Detection: The VSNO Breath Analyzer",excerpt:"Vail Scientific's VSNO Breath Analyzer offers rapid, non-invasive sepsis screening in as little as two minutes, developed with Minnetronix Medical.",category:"Portfolio Updates",date:"April 29, 2025",image:"/blog-images/blog-image-4.jpg",imageAlt:"Advancing Sepsis Detection: The VSNO Breath Analyzer",contentHtml:`<p>ðð±ðð®ð»ð°ð¶ð»ð´ ð¦ð²ð½ðð¶ð ðð²ðð²ð°ðð¶ð¼ð»: ð§ðµð² ð©ð¦ð¡ð¢â¢ ðð¿ð²ð®ððµ ðð»ð®ð¹ððð²r</p> 50<p>Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that demands rapid diagnosis and intervention. Traditional diagnostic methods can be slow and often require invasive blood draws.</p> 51<p>The VSNO⢠Breath Analyzer by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/vail-scientific-llc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vail Scientific, LLC</a>, developed in collaboration with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/minnetronix-inc-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Minnetronix Medical</a>
51, offers a non-invasive, portable, and rapid approach to screening for early signs of sepsis. Designed to analyze exhaled nitric oxide levels, the VSNO⢠can deliver results in as little as two minutes, allowing healthcare teams to make faster, more informed decisions.</p> 52<p>Key features include:</p> 53<ul> 54<li>ðð¼ðºð½ð®ð°ð ðð²ðð¶ð´ð»: Redesigned to be 75% smaller than the previous prototype, making it easier to mount on IV poles for bedside use.</li> 55<li>ð¨ðð²ð¿-ðð¿ð¶ð²ð»ð±ð¹ð ðð»ðð²ð¿ð³ð®ð°ð²: Patients simply exhale into the device for quick, non-invasive analysis.</li> 56<li>ðð¶ð´ðµ ð¦ð²ð»ðð¶ðð¶ðð¶ðð: Engineered to detect sepsis-related biomarkers at parts-per-billion levels, supporting earlier clinical insights.</li> 57</ul> 58<p>With sepsis remaining a leading cause of hospital deaths, innovations like the VSNO⢠represent an important step forward in critical care technology. That's why <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/exit156/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Exit 156 Capital</a> is proud to partner with companies like Vail Scientific as they help to reshape the future of critical care.</p> 59<p>ð Learn more about this breakthrough innovation: <a href="https://www.designnews.com/medical/breath-based-sepsis-screening-vail-scientific-minnetronix-develop-portable-vsno-device" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.designnews.com/medical/breath-based-sepsis-screening-vail-scientific-minnetronix-develop-portable-vsno-device</a></p>`},{slug:"exit-156-capital-makes-first-strategic-investments-in-vail-scientific-and-clo-clo-foods",title:"Exit 156 Capital Makes First Strategic Investments in Vail Scientific and CLO-CLO Foods",excerpt:"Less than a year after launch, Exit 156 announces its first investments, backing Vail Scientific and CLO-CLO Foods.",category:"Investments",date:"April 18, 2025",image:"/blog-images/blog-image-5.png",imageAlt:"Exit 156 Capital Makes First Strategic Investments in Vail Scientific and CLO-CLO Foods",contentHtml:`<p>ð Less than a year after our launch, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/exit156/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Exit 156 Capital</a> has announced its first investments, backing two companies with strong connections to the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/csbsju/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">College of Saint Benedict and Saint Johnâs University</a>. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshrobinsoncxo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Josh Robinson, CMA</a> (â06), <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikenathanmba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mike Nathan, MBA</a> (â97) and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-kueppers-1b6b84/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brian Kueppers</a> (â89), deployed capital to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/vail-scientific-llc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vail Scientific, LLC</a>, a health care diagnostics innovator, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/clo-clo-vegan-foods/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Clo-Clo Vegan Foods</a>, a fast-growing health food company.</p> 60<p>ð£ These investments reflect the kind of purposeful innovation weâre proud to support, and weâre just getting started.</p> 61<p>ð Read the full article in the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/minneapolis-st-paul-business-journal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ)</a>: <a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2025/04/11/minnesota-based-exit-156-capital-makes-investments.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2025/04/11/minnesota-based-exit-156-capital-makes-investments.html</a></p>`},{slug:"collaboration-fuels-success",title:"Collaboration Fuels Success",excerpt:"Josh Robinson of Exit 156 Capital and Wendy Hinnenkamp of CLO-CLO Foods sit down at Saint John's to talk entrepreneurship and the Johnnie-Bennie network.",category:"Firm News",date:"April 18, 2025",image:"/blog-images/blog-image-6.png",imageAlt:"Collaboration Fuels Success",contentHtml:`<p>Check out how alumni connections are driving business success!</p> 62<p>â¡ï¸ <a href="https://lnkd.in/gKQi_rX4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://lnkd.in/gKQi_rX4</a></p>`},{slug:"new-investment-will-accelerate-the-growth-of-clo-clos-wellness-lifestyle-food-products",title:"New Investment Will Accelerate the Growth of CLO-CLO's Wellness & Lifestyle Food Products",excerpt:"Exit 156 announces a $1.0 million investment in CLO-CLO Foods to expand allergen-friendly, plant-based food products.",category:"Investments",date:"April 18, 2025",image:"/blog-images/blog-image-7.jpeg",imageAlt:"New Investment Will Accelerate the Growth of CLO-CLO's Wellness & Lifestyle Food Products",contentHtml:`<p class="dateline"><em><strong>Sioux Falls, SD - April 15, 2025</strong> 63</em> - Exit 156 is excited to announce a $1.0 Million investment in CLO-CLO Foods, a trailblazer in the health and wellness food industry, headquartered in the Minneapolis area. This investment will support CLO-CLOâs mission to expand its line of innovative, delicious, and accessible allergen-friendly foods, which include their signature vegetable-based, gluten-free pizza crusts.</p> 64<blockquote>âWe are thrilled to partner with CLO-CLO Foods, a company leading the way in plant-based alternatives,â said Josh Robinson, Managing Partner at Exit 156. âTheir unique approach to allergen-friendly foods has the potential to transform the way people think about plant-based eating, and weâre confident that this investment will help fuel their growth and increase access to these sustainable products.\xa0 CLO-CLO is poised to become a category-defining brand in the health and wellness food space.â</blockquote> 65<p>CLO-CLO Foods was founded by Augie and Wendy Hinnenkamp, a modern health and wellness food company whose personal experience with food restrictions for their daughter inspired them to create a brand that prioritizes allergen-friendly foods. With a focus on clean, functional, and convenient nutrition, CLO-CLO offers products that are not only plant-powered but also free from common allergens, making them a great choice for people with dietary restrictions.</p> 66<blockquote>
66âWe are beyond excited to have Exit 156âs support as we scale our business and expand our reach,â said Wendy Hinnenkamp, Founder and CMO of CLO-CLO Foods. âThis funding will allow us to accelerate product development and bring our innovative options to even more consumers who are looking for healthier and sustainable food choices.â</blockquote> 67<p><em>CLO-CLO Foods </em>is already gaining traction with wellness-conscious consumers, families with diet restrictions, and busy families alike. With thoughtfully sourced ingredients and culinary creativity at the heart of every product, the brand is aiming to elevate frozen pizzas and flatbreads to a whole new standard.</p> 68<h2>About Exit 156</h2> 69<p>Exit 156 is an investment firm focused on aligning distinctive, growth-oriented investment prospects with exceptional financial acumen and their network of operating partners. They specialize in small and middle-market businesses in healthcare services, devices, technology, and consumer goods.</p> 70<h2>About CLO-CLO Foods</h2> 71<p>CLO-CLO Foods is a women-owned food innovator and disruptive brand in the Wellness & Lifestyle Foods Industry.\xa0 CLO-CLO Foods was founded by Augie and Wendy Hinnenkamp after their daughterâs food restrictions led them to seek out healthy, allergen-free alternatives.</p> 72<p><strong>For media inquiries, please contact:</strong></p> 73<p>Josh Robinson | [email protected]</p>`},{slug:"new-technology-will-address-one-of-the-leading-causes-of-death-worldwide",title:"New Technology Will Address One of the Leading Causes of Death Worldwide",excerpt:"Exit 156 announces a $2.0 million investment in Vail Scientific to accelerate VSNO sepsis screening technology.",category:"Investments",date:"April 10, 2025",image:"/blog-images/blog-image-8.jpg",imageAlt:"New Technology Will Address One of the Leading Causes of Death Worldwide",contentHtml:`<p class="dateline"><strong><em>Sioux Falls, SD - February 18, 2025</em></strong> - Exit 156 is proud to announce a $2.0 Million investment in <a href="https://vailscientific.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vail Scientific Inc.</a>,\xa0 a pioneering company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota developing a diagnostic tool for screening patients suspected of having sepsis as an aid in triage. This investment will accelerate Vail Scientificâs development of its groundbreaking VSNO⢠technology, which allows for real-time, non-invasive, and point-of-care screening of patients suspected of having sepsis.</p> 74<p>Sepsis is a leading cause of death in hospitals globally and improved screening tools as part of patient triage can lead to earlier diagnosis. According to recent <a href="https://newsroom.uw.edu/news-releases/sepsis-associated-1-5-deaths-globally?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">studies</a> in the Lancet, 1 in 5\xa0 deaths worldwide is linked to sepsis, and, according to the NIH,\xa0 nearly <a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7381455/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">one quarter</a> of sepsis cases treated are hospital-acquired.</p> 75<blockquote>âWe are excited to support Vail Scientific in its mission to transform healthcare,â said Josh Robinson, Managing Partner at Exit 156. âTheir innovative and groundbreaking approach to rapid sepsis screening is set to be the new standard of care, and weâre confident this investment will significantly enhance patient care.â</blockquote> 76<p>Vail Scientific is on a mission to aid in the early screening of patients with suspected sepsis with its groundbreaking technology. By aiding in the rapid screening of sepsis as part of the patient triage, Vailâs innovation has the potential to enhance patient care through more rapid sepsis diagnosis. Now, with the support of Exit 156, Vail is accelerating its journey - expanding clinical trials, advancing toward FDA clearance and commercialization of this novel screening diagnostic tool.</p> 77<p>We are thrilled to partner with Exit 156 to take our technology to the next level,â said Tom Burke, CEO of Vail Scientific. âThis funding will enable us to expand our clinical trials and bring to market faster and enhance patient care.â</p> 78<h2>About Exit 156</h2> 79<p>Exit 156 is an investment firm focused on aligning distinctive, growth-oriented investment prospects with exceptional financial acumen and their network of operating partners. They specialize in small and middle-market businesses in healthcare services, devices, and technology.</p> 80<h2>About Vail Scientific</h2> 81<p>Vail Scientific was established by four founders with over eight decades of combined industry experience in medical technology and healthcare. The company is pioneering the development of VSNO⢠sepsis screening technology that hopes to provide rapid, non-invasive additional screen at the point of care, helping healthcare providers treat patients more quickly and effectively.</p> 82<p><strong>For media inquiries, please contact:</strong></p> 83<p>Josh Robinson | [email protected]</p> 84<hr /> 85<p>The information contained herein may contain information about the Companyâs future plans and prospects that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, goals, assumptions or future events or performance are not statements of historical facts and may be "forward looking statements". Forward looking statements may be identified through the use of words such as âmayâ, "expects/excepted", "will", "anticipates", âallowsâ, "estimates", "believes", âprovidesâ or by statements indicating certain actions "may", "could", "should" or "might" occur. Forward looking statements are based on expectations, estimates and projections at the time the statements are made that involve a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those presently anticipated. The information contained\xa0 herein was current as of the date prepared and we specifically disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.</p>`},{slug:"saint-johns-university-alumni-launch-venture-capital-firm-to-support-the-next-generation-of-entrepreneurs",title:"Saint John's University Alumni Launch Venture Capital Firm to Support the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs",excerpt:"Three Saint John's alumni launch Exit 156 Capital. Covered by the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal.",category:"Press",date:"April 10, 2025",image:"/blog-images/blog-image-9.jpg",imageAlt:"Saint John's University Alumni Launch Venture Capital Firm to Support the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs",contentHtml:`<h2>Saint Johnâs University alumni launch venture capital firm to supp
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