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    MinneapolisUpdated July 2026

    Top 15 Angel Investors in Minneapolis (2026)

    Minneapolis is home to 178 angel investors and VCs in the AngelBacked database. The most active — ranked below by number of disclosed portfolio investments — include Carter Balfour, Shani Graber and Austin Wilson. Their portfolios concentrate in Health Care, Messaging and Wellness.

    1. 1
      Carter BalfourPartner at N/A
      60 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Tower Cloud, Envera Health, Advance Health, Senior Whole Health

      AdvertisingHealth CareAsset Management
    2. 2
      Shani GraberManaging Director/Principal/Director/Associate at N/A
      60 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Tower Cloud, Envera Health, Advance Health, Senior Whole Health

      AdvertisingHealth CareAsset Management
    3. 3
      Austin WilsonVice President at N/A
      60 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Tower Cloud, Envera Health, Advance Health, Senior Whole Health

      AdvertisingHealth CareAsset Management
    4. 4
      Gabe SegalSenior Associate at N/A
      60 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Tower Cloud, Envera Health, Advance Health, Senior Whole Health

      AdvertisingHealth CareAsset Management
    5. 5
      Sean StevensPartner at N/A
      60 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Tower Cloud, Envera Health, Advance Health, Senior Whole Health

      AdvertisingHealth CareAsset Management
    6. 6
      Stephanie McCoyCFO at N/A
      45 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Contactually, AnyRoad, SecZetta, ZAPinfo

      DiningHealth CareE-commerce
    7. 7
      Justin KaufenbergManaging Director at N/A
      45 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Contactually, AnyRoad, SecZetta, ZAPinfo

      DiningHealth CareE-commerce
    8. 8
      Ryan BrosharFounder & Partner at Confluence Capital
      43 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Notion, Upside, StoryXpress, Lockr

      TrainingEnterpriseVideo Conferencing
    9. 9
      Ryan KruizengaPartner at N/A
      33 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Terminus, Stream, Nomics, When I Work

      Health CareData IntegrationTraining
    10. 10
      Patrick O'ShaughnessyManaging Partner at N/A
      27 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Jido Maps, HomeSpotter, Aria CV, Horizon Oilfield Services

      Health CareDelivery ServiceMessaging
    11. 11
      David DalveyManaging General Partner at Brightstone Venture Capital
      17 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: HomeSpotter, MiroMatrix, VRChat, Gravie

      Health CareDelivery ServiceMessaging
    12. 12
      Matt Miller, PhDFounding General Partner at Walden Venture Capital
      11 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Niku, PowerCloud Systems, Iconoculture, The Clymb

      E-commerceConsumer ElectronicsMessaging
    13. 13
      Michael BoardmanPrincipal, Alternative Investments, TT Capital Partners at N/A
      10 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: InformedDNA, Audacious Inquiry, Navigating Cancer, NextHealth Technologies

      Health CareGeneticsMessaging
    14. 14
      Donnacha O`SullivanHealthcare Growth Equity Investor at N/A
      10 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: InformedDNA, Audacious Inquiry, Navigating Cancer, NextHealth Technologies

      Health CareGeneticsMessaging
    15. 15
      Ryan EnglePartner / Principal at N/A
      10 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: InformedDNA, Audacious Inquiry, Navigating Cancer, NextHealth Technologies

      Health CareGeneticsMessaging

    Methodology

    Investors are ranked by the number of disclosed portfolio investments recorded in the AngelBacked database of Minneapolis-based angels, VCs, and family offices. Rankings refresh as new investments are disclosed. Portfolio counts reflect publicly known deals and may understate an investor's full activity.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who is the most active angel investor in Minneapolis?

    Based on disclosed portfolio investments, Carter Balfour (N/A) is the most active angel investor in Minneapolis in our database, with 60 portfolio investments.

    How many angel investors are in Minneapolis?

    AngelBacked's database includes 178 angel investors and VCs based in Minneapolis. This page ranks the 15 most active by portfolio size.

    What sectors do Minneapolis angel investors fund?

    The most common sectors among Minneapolis's top angel investors are Health Care, Messaging, Wellness, Women Founded and Enterprise Software.

    How do I contact angel investors in Minneapolis?

    Each investor profile on AngelBacked includes verified contact details, portfolio companies, and sector focus. Warm introductions convert best, but a concise cold email referencing a relevant portfolio company also works — mention why your startup fits their investment pattern.

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