Minnesota: An Underdog To Build a More Efficient AI Future?

University of Minnesota startups are taking on the hardware behind AI, and giving the state’s computing legacy a possible next chapter.

Minneapolis-Based phData Raises New Funding from Gryphon Investors and Anthropic

The investment will support the company's expansion of enterprise AI services and the addition of more than 300 data and AI professionals.

Gudea Raises $7M to Predict Viral Online Narratives

The Minneapolis-based AI startup has raised $7 million in seed funding to expand its technology for predicting viral online narratives and identifying emerging reputational risks.

Mayo Clinic and Microsoft Partner to Build a Healthcare-Specific Frontier AI Model

Minnesota nonprofit teams up with big tech to bring clinical AI to the world

Is Minnesota Capturing Its Slice of the AI Economy?

A look at whether Minnesota is positioned to capture value from the AI cycle or watch it accrue elsewhere.

HaystackID Acquires eDiscovery AI to Expand GenAI Legal Workflows

The deal brings Minnesota-based eDiscovery AI's document review technology into HaystackID's legal and compliance work.

Minneapolis-Based OTTO SPORT AI Raises $16.5M Seed Round to Build Youth Sports Technology Platform

Mamba Growth Equity and Rally Ventures co-led the round for the AI-powered youth sports operating system.

Great North Ventures Leads $2M Seed Round for NROC Security to Address GenAI Workplace Risks

The AI security startup helps enterprises prevent data leaks and compliance issues as employees adopt GenAI tools.

Austin AI Startup Mentium Raises $3.2M Seed Round with Participation from Matchstick Ventures

Lerer Hippeau led the round for the startup building AI digital workers for freight brokerage.

AI Startup Blank Metal Raises $3M to Accelerate Enterprise AI Deployment

The Minneapolis AI engineering company aims to move enterprise AI projects from pilot to production in under 90 days.