How do I find angel investors in Minnesota?

AngelBacked's database includes 195+ verified angel investors and VCs in Minnesota. You can search by investment stage (pre-seed, seed, Series A+), industry focus, and check size. Each profile includes verified contact information, investment thesis, and portfolio companies.

What industries do Minnesota investors typically fund?

Investors in Minnesota are active across many sectors including SaaS, fintech, healthcare, AI/ML, e-commerce, and consumer products. You can filter our database by industry to find investors who specifically focus on your sector. Many Minnesota-based investors prefer to fund startups in their local ecosystem.

How many active investors are in Minnesota?

Our database currently tracks 195 angel investors and venture capitalists in Minnesota. This includes individual angels, VC partners, family offices, and corporate venture arms. We update our database monthly with new investors and verified contact information.

Do I need to be located in Minnesota to get funded by local investors?

Not necessarily. While some Minnesota investors prefer local startups for easier access and board meetings, many are open to remote investments, especially post-2020. Our database shows each investor's geographic preferences so you can target those open to your location.

What is the typical check size for Minnesota investors?

Check sizes vary widely among Minnesota investors. Angel investors typically write $25K-$100K checks, while VCs range from $500K to $5M+ for early-stage rounds. You can filter our database by check size to find investors that match your fundraising target.

How do I cold email investors in Minnesota?

We provide verified email addresses for Minnesota investors in our database. For effective cold outreach: personalize your message, reference their relevant portfolio investments, keep it under 150 words, and include your traction metrics. Our export feature lets you build targeted lists for your outreach campaigns.

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195 Angel Investors & VCs in Minnesota (August 2026)

Updated August 2026

There are 195 angel investors and VCs in Minnesota in the AngelBacked database, ranked below by portfolio size. The most active include Shani Graber, Austin Wilson and Carter Balfour. Each profile lists portfolio companies, sector focus, and contact details.

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Shani Graber

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195 Angel Investors & VCs in Minnesota (August 2026)

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Shani Graber

Austin Wilson

Carter Balfour

Sean Stevens

Justin Kaufenberg

Stephanie McCoy

Zenas Hutcheson

Ryan Broshar

Ryan Kruizenga

Daren Cotter

Kelly Krajnik

David Dalvey

Buzz Benson

Matt Miller, PhD

Donnacha O`Sullivan

Michael Boardman

Ryan Engle

David Henderson

James Wilson

Elizabeth Caven

Kirk Nielsen

Matt Otterstatter

Greg Banker

Jason Henrichs

Brett Bauer

John Cosgriff

Brian Schneider

Daniel Kleineman

Matt Lilledahl

Christopher Kocourek

John Kennefick

Paul Koziol

Patrick Davidson

Timothy Duffy

Matthew Cannon

Precious P. Drew

Peter Kooman

Shane Slominski

Kam Kielhorn

Jane King

Cary Musech

Steve Soderling

Laurent FrÔøΩEcon

Frank Antwerpes

Dave Burger

Robert Weber

Rob Walling

Carl Nelson

Porter Hall

Lindsey Main

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find angel investors in Minnesota?

What industries do Minnesota investors typically fund?

How many active investors are in Minnesota?

Do I need to be located in Minnesota to get funded by local investors?

What is the typical check size for Minnesota investors?

How do I cold email investors in Minnesota?

195 Angel Investors & VCs in Minnesota (August 2026)

Cities

Explore by Industry

Shani Graber

Austin Wilson

Carter Balfour

Sean Stevens

Justin Kaufenberg

Stephanie McCoy

Zenas Hutcheson

Ryan Broshar

Ryan Kruizenga

Daren Cotter

Kelly Krajnik

David Dalvey

Buzz Benson

Matt Miller, PhD

Donnacha O`Sullivan

Michael Boardman