Minnesota has long been a thriving economy powered by problem solvers who built the nation’s highest concentration of business headquarters. Innovations in medical technology, agriculture, supercomputing, advanced manufacturing, and many other categories made Minnesota the birthplace of 50 different Fortune 500 headquarters. 

However, the next innovation era is upon us. Inclusion is the imperative in this next innovation era. The regions that succeed moving forward will be those that equitably leverage the strengths of all their talent – especially diverse and women innovators. Innovation engines will need to remove barriers to contribution to grow and create economic value.

The MSP Equity Fund seeks to remove barriers and unleash innovation. By partnering with leading venture capital funds who value innovation and the untapped potential in high-growth diverse and women-led startups, we achieve significant returns for our limited partners, while bolstering the Minnesota startup ecosystem with the knowledge and resources of top venture capital firms.