"To accelerate the growth of emerging companies in Minnesota by educating entrepreneurs, connecting capital with investments and catalyzing statewide entrepreneurial success."

The Minnesota Angel Network Mission

About Us

Minnesota Angel Network (MNAN) is an unique educational program for entrepreneurial companies seeking to raise investment capital and an online connection for accredited investors interested in investing MNAN-certified companies.  For entrepreneurial high-tech and knowledge-based companies seeking to raise between $50,000 and $4.5 million investments, MNAN provides education on fundraising that is customized to the company’s needs and, for investors in search of high-quality investment opportunities, MNAN provides access to entrepreneurial companies certified to have MNAN’s standards for quality and excellence.

Advisors

Minnesota Angel Network advisors are selected out of a pool of experienced investors, business experts, technology experts, entrepreneurial-minded CEOs, MNAN Certified entrepreneurs and, senior partners from some of the most successful professional service provider organizations in the state.  They provide their expertise to the Minnesota Angel Network on a pro-bono basis. 

Investors

Minnesota Angel Network understands that investors want efficient access to high-quality deal flow.  Through the Minnesota Angel Network, member investors have access to Minnesota Angel Network Purple Belt-Certified investment opportunities, opportunities that meet our standards of quality and excellence.  All of the companies introduced through our network have been prepared for the rigors of fund raising through our meticulous, in-depth educational process in an effort to save investors time and effort during their company diligence.

Accredited investors are invited to join our network at no cost.

Foundational Service Advisors and Partners

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