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.
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| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Justin Klein, Kirk Nielsen |
| Investment Stage | — |
| Nº of Investments | 26 (16 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 6 (1 IPO'd) |
| Contact | info@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 Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Michael Hoffman |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 29 (6 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 5 (2 IPO'd) |
| Contact | info@newbound.vc |
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 Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Pamela York, Sara Russick |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage |
| Nº of Investments | 6 (1 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 1 |
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 Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | David Brown, Harshil Chahal, Samuel Bagley, Sourish Ghosh |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 12 |
| Nº of Exits | 1 |
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 Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Brett Brohl |
| Total Funding | $36.5M |
| Industries | Agriculture, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Enterprise, SaaS |
| Investment Stage | Convertible Note, Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 89 (18 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 8 |
| Top Portfolio Startups | X-mode, Tender, Techmate |
| Contact | office.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 Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | — |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 11 |
| Nº of Exits | — |