Investing in Early-Stage Tech Companies in Minnesota StarTec Investments, LLC StarTec Investments, LLC is a private venture capital firm founded in 1998 by Joy J. Lindsay and Thomas J. McLeod, Sr.The primary investment focus of StarTec is early stage technology companies in Minnesota. Investment Criteria StarTec Investments, LLC makes investments ranging from $50,000 to $500,000.We seek investment opportunities in companies that have: Experienced, passionate management team Proprietary technology Validation in the market Strong value proposition Large, growing market Headquarters in Minnesota