Nate Raterman founded a small paranormal team in 2006, after having his first encounter with the paranormal. He knew there was more he could do to help others who are experiencing the same encounters he had. In 2006, Nate received donated items from around the world that have reported paranormal activity or some sort of spiritual attachment and continues to receive thousands of items daily.

Since then, Nate founded the Museum of Shadows INC in 2016 in Omaha, Nebraska and the newest expansion in Pensacola, Florida 2024. He has made many guest appearances on Travel Channel, Discovery, A&E Bio Channel, National Geographic, Destination America and numerous news and radio stations around the world. Museum of Shadows INC is currently working on a new television series along with helping people who are experiencing paranormal activity in their homes or business.