Sezzle CEO Charlie Youakim Wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year US Financial Services and FinTech Award Minneapolis fintech company Sezzle has earned national recognition at the 2025 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, with CEO and co-founder Charlie Youakim receiving the U.S. Financial Services and FinTech honor. Next In the North • Tech
Omnia Fishing Partners with Thorne Bros to Expand Digital Retail and Fulfillment Minnesota fishing tech company strengthens logistics, subscriptions, and customer experience through new strategic partnership Next In the North • Tech
Jamf to Be Acquired by Francisco Partners in $2.2 Billion All-Cash Deal Minneapolis-based Apple device management company to go private following transaction approval Next In the North • Tech
Minneapolis Startup Gravwell Raises $15.4 M Series A to Expand Data Analytics & Security Platform Gravwell, a Minnesota-based full-stack data analytics and security platform, announced it has raised $15.4 million in Series A funding led by Two Bear Capital, with participation from Gula Tech Adventures, Next Frontier Capital, and others. Next In the North • Funding
Great North Ventures Opens Applications for 2026 VC Analyst Summer Program in Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — November 3, 2025 — Great North Ventures, a Minnesota-based venture capital firm, has announced that applications are open for its 2026 VC Analyst Summer Program, offering two paid internship tracks beginning next spring. The program provides hands-on experience in venture capital investing and firm operations. Interns will be based Next In the North • VC News
MN Startup HLRBO Expands Team and Platform Amid New Growth Phase Outdoor tech startup adds GearJunkie founder Stephen Regenold as Strategic Advisor, launches new Landowner Dashboard Next In the North • Tech
