For founders, finding the right investor is everything. Minneapolis has a solid and growing group of venture firms looking to fund the next big idea.

Firms like Bread and Butter Ventures have backed nearly 90 startups in areas from foodtech to SaaS. Others, such as Vensana Capital, focus on specific sectors like medical technology.

Below is our list of the best 6 VC firms in Minneapolis.

Failory's Top 6 Picks

Vensana Capital backs entrepreneurs developing breakthrough medical technologies. They partner with companies from the early stages through commercialization to advance patient care.

Year Founded2018
FoundersJustin Klein, Kirk Nielsen
Investment Stage
Nº of Investments26 (16 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits6 (1 IPO'd)
Contactinfo@vensanacap.com / 612-217-8680

NewBound Venture Capital partners with founders to build the next generation of consumer brands, focusing on seed and Series A investments. They provide early-stage funding for direct-to-consumer companies, with a portfolio that includes cookware brand Caraway and sparkling water maker Recess.

Year Founded2018
FoundersMichael Hoffman
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments29 (6 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits5 (2 IPO'd)
Contactinfo@newbound.vc
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3. Capita3

Capita3 backs exceptional women leading early-stage, game-changing companies. Their approach combines financial investment with intensive CEO development, designed to maximize both the leader's potential and the company's ultimate exit value.

Year Founded2016
FoundersPamela York, Sara Russick
Investment StageEarly Stage
Nº of Investments6 (1 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits1

Atland Ventures brings a unique, student-led perspective to venture capital by investing in early-stage technology startups. The firm provides seed funding to help founders get off the ground, supporting companies like the creative tech platform Soona.

Year Founded2016
FoundersDavid Brown, Harshil Chahal, Samuel Bagley, Sourish Ghosh
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments12
Nº of Exits1

With a focus on foodtech, digital health, and enterprise SaaS, Bread and Butter Ventures backs founders at the earliest stages. They help their portfolio companies grow by providing direct access to strong corporate connections and commercial opportunities.

Year Founded2017
FoundersBrett Brohl
Total Funding$36.5M
IndustriesAgriculture, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Enterprise, SaaS
Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments89 (18 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits8
Top Portfolio StartupsX-mode, Tender, Techmate
Contactoffice.ceohq@gmail.com

As a hedge fund manager, Deepwater Asset Management backs companies working on deep technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and virtual reality. Their investments support companies across their entire lifecycle, from initial seed funding through late-stage growth, to build foundational technologies.

Year Founded2017
Founders
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments11
Nº of Exits