Best Startup
This article showcases our top picks for the best Minnesota based Financial Services companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Financial Services industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
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Top Minnesota Financial Services Startups
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Sezzle
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Sezzle provides a payment platform that facilitates fast, secure, and easy payments between consumers and retailers.
Total Expert
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Total Expert is a SaaS company that develops enterprise-grade marketing operating system (MOS) built for financial services organizations.
Branch
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Branch is the only Employer Payments Platform (EPP) helping businesses accelerate payments to empower working Americans.
Wealth Enhancement Group
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wealth Enhancement Group offering comprehensive and customized financial planning and investment management services.
ClickSWITCH
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ClickSWITCH is an automated account switching solution for financial institutions and FinTechs.
ConnexPay
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ConnexPay transforms payment acceptance and issuance for Travel and E-commerce providers which act as intermediaries.
Cargill
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Cargill is an international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services.
DeFiner
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DeFiner is a decentralized finance network for crypto savings, loans, and payments.
Nexben
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Nexben is a SaaS, InsuranceTech, and FinTech company that helps companies simplify the process of buying and selling health insurance.
Traive
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Traive is a lending platform that connects lenders to farmers to provide financial products and services for the agricultural supply chain.
BanQu
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BanQu seeks to provide financial inclusion for the un/underbanked of the world using blockchain technology
Bremer Bank
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Bremer Bank financial service company that offers banking, mortgage, investment, wealth management, trust, and insurance products.
Digiliti Money
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Digiliti Money is a technology solutions and services provider to the financial services industry.
Bridgewater Bank
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Bridgewater Bank is a full-service commercial bank where answers came quickly, opportunities were plentiful, and the culture was optimistic.
LiveGiveSave
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Live.Give.Save. is a financial technology company that enables users to use their everyday purchases to increase their savings.
Invenshure
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Invenshure is an incubator firm that invests in therapeutics, emerging platform technologies, and medical devices or imaging companies.
NetGiver
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NetGiver develops a deposit-generating and loyalty-building application designed for credit unions and their members.
Oak Ridge Financial Services
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Oak Ridge Financial is positioned solidly between small and large firms and serves clients with the best traits of both.
ProGrowth Bank
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ProGrowth Bank is a community bank that provides services to individuals, farmers, small businesses, and non-profit organizations.
U.S. Bancorp
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U.S. Bancorp is a financial holding company, offers banking, investment, mortgage, trust, and payment services and products for its clients
North Shore Financial
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North Shore Financial provides banking and financial services.
Tri-County Financial Group
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Tri-County Financial Group operates as a bank holding company for First State Bank.
Ameriprise Financial
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Ameriprise Financial is a financial services company that provides financial planning, products, and services.
Cedar Credit Builder
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Cedar Credit Builder is a Financial Services company that specializes in consumer lending, finance, and credit building.
Ethos
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Web app to align the causes you are passionate about with the impact you make as a consumer or investor
Metropolitan Economic Development Association(MEDA)
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Meda provides business consulting, access to capital, and market opportunities for minority entrepreneurs.
Riverland Bank
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Riverland Bank Providing First Choice Banking on a First Name Basis.
Garmax Group
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Garmax Group is an alternative Investment company that provides a predictable and fixed rate of return to its lenders.
Benevate
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Benevate offers a comprehensive financial wellness solution that help employees address their biggest financial challenges.
Park Financial Group
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Park Financial Group is a Minneapolis-based holding company that offers customized banking solutions and a client-centric approach.
Entrust Datacard
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Entrust Datacard provides technologies to establish trusted identities and conduct highly secure transactions.
TCF Financial
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TCF Financial is a Midwest bank that offers consumer and commercial banking services.
Deluxe Corp
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Deluxe Corp provides services that help small businesses and financial institutions acquire and retain customers.
Actifi
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ActiFi provides practice management solutions to financial institutions and financial advisory firms.
Piper Jaffray
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Piper Jaffray is a full-service investment bank and asset management firm serving clients in the U.S. and internationally.
TT Capital Partners
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TT Capital Partners is an independent merchant bank that focuses on mergers and acquisitions and financial restructuring.
StarBlock.com
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StarBlock.com provides an entrepreneurial platform for crowdranking, model validation, and sourcing capital relationships.
Park State Bank
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Park State Bank is a full service financial institution and community bank.
Thrivent Financial
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Thrivent Financial is a financial services organization that helps Christians be wise with money and live generously.
Securian Financial Group
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Securian providing financial security through insurance, retirement plans and investments.
Wolters Kluwers Financial Services
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Wolters Kluwer Financial Services is a provider of forms & compliance, risk management, finance & audit software to the financial industry.
TinySeed
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TinySeed is a remote accelerator designed for early-stage SaaS founders.
Verisae
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Verisae’s vision is to enhance the operational and financial performance of the distributed enterprise by delivering software and services
Further
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Further is one of the largest health savings account (HSA) custodians and account administrators in the nation.
Incenter
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Incenter is a Blackstone portfolio company headquartered in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota.
TripleTree
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TripleTree is an investment banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, financial restructuring, and principal investing services.
Figg
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Figg is a card-linked marketing company that enables brands to market to consumers in a private marketplace of banks and publishers.
Long Term Care Group
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Long Term Care Group is a provider of business process outsourcing to the insurance industry.
Allianz Life Ventures
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Allianz Life who are uniquely positioned to leverage our financial strength and in-house expertise to help our partners succeed.
Financial Extensive Planning (FEP)
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One stop finance solution for small business
Dougherty & Company
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Dougherty & Company is a full-service investment bank.
Affinity Capital Management
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Affinity Capital Management is a Minnesota-based investment company that funds healthcare technology companies.
Pocket Your Dollars
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Pocket Your Dollars provides banking, bankruptcy, car insurance, credit card debt, insurance, tax debt, mortgage & personal loans services.
Northern Trust Corporation
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Northern Trust has worked hard building our legacy of outstanding service, expertise and integrity.
Bluespire, a GlynnDevins Company
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Bluespire is a full-service digital marketing agency focused exclusively on healthcare, financial services and senior living industries.
IMYNE
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iMyne is a cash-back gifting community that allows its members to donate for charitable causes.
Salo
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Salo drives biz outcomes in finance, accounting and HR – senior-level professionals on a project or interim basis.
Sunrise Banks
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Sunrise Banks is a bank offering banking and small business financing services.
Northern Pacific Group
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Northern Pacific Group operates as a private equity investment firm.
AgriBank (St. Paul, MN)
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AgriBank is a bank that offers farm credit and financial services.
Revenly
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Revenly is a Collect Tech Platform that simplifies payments and reconciliation.
Accord
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Accord specializes in mental health care, employment, case management, family support solutions and financial services.
Silicon Prairie Portal & Exchange
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sppx.io hosts the midwest’s most awesome sauce investment crowdfunding portal!
Associated Benefits and Risk Consulting
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Associated Benefits and Risk Consulting (ABRC) is a multi-line insurance and Midwest-based consulting firm.
DCM Services
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DCM Services focuses on the efficiency and tact that probate-based collections provide to clients.
Abbot Downing
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Abbot Downing is an investment management company offering asset management, private banking, and trust management services.
Senior Health Insurance Company of Pennsylvania (SHIP)
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Senior Health Insurance Company of Pennsylvania is an insurance company specializing in long-term care insurance policies.
Auto Approve
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Auto Approve specializes in automobile and motorcycle refinance loans.
North Star Mutual Insurance Company
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North Star Mutual Insurance Company is an insurance company offering farm, auto, home, and business insurance plans.
K2 Capital Group LLC
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K2 Capital Group is a national provider of equipment leasing solutions to the healthcare industry.
Two Harbors Investment Corporation
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Two Harbors Investment Corporation
Fundra
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Empowering impactful nonprofits through better financial management.
SSI
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SSI is a consulting firm that provides financial, staffing, recruitment, app development, ERP application, HR solutions and IT services.
Marquette Financial Companies
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Marquette Financial Companies provides banking, commercial finance, real estate lending, and wealth management services to businesses.
SFM Mutual Insurance Co
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SFM Mutual Insurance Co is the workers’ compensation insurer in the Midwest.
North Star Resource Group
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North Star Resource Group is a financial services company in Minneapolis, MN.
Berkley Human Services
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Berkley Human Services is member company of Berkley
First Green Partners
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Innovation At The Intersection Of Agriculture And Technology.
Advantus Capital Management
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Advantus Capital Management is an investment management company that provides asset management and institutional investing services.
Springsted Incorporated
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Springsted Incorporated is a Minnesota-based financial services firm.
Allstate Peterbilt Group
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Allstate Peterbilt Group is a dealer of new and used trucks, automobile products, spare parts as well as offers financial services.
ADVANCED CREDIT TECHNOLOGIES
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Advanced Credit Technologies offers a software platform which allows customers to monitor and manage their credit.
van Wagenen Financial Services
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van Wagenen Financial Services is an insurance company specializing in claims and insurance tracking services.
Jefferson Capital
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Jefferson Capital is a St. Cloud, Minn.-based purchaser and servicer of charged-off and bankruptcy consumer debt.
Riverbridge Partners
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Riverbridge Partners is an investment management firm that offers investment strategy, mutual funds, equity financing and consulting.
Greene, Holcomb and Fisher, LLC
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Boutique investment bank; Generalist specializing in middle market mergers and acquisitions advisory
TruStone Financial
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TruStone Financial is a federal credit union that offers loans, banking and other related financial services.
InterplX
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InterplX, they provide business expense management solutions through a unique product/service offering.
Boulay
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Boulay is an accounting company that provides accounting and financial consulting services in Minneapolis.
Mid-Central National Bank
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Mid-Central National Bank is a providing the financial products and services, and will search for creative solutions to customers needs.
Secure Bill Pay
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Secure Bill Pay provides an all-in-one set of tools to enable providers to facilitate patient payment throughout the revenue cycle.
TENA Companies, Inc.
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TENA Companies, Inc. is a Minnesota-based financial services firm providing services nationwide.
NorthRock Partners
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NorthRock Partners is a wealth advisory firm focused on providing comprehensive, integrated wealth management services.
Grace Management, Inc.
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Grace Management, Inc. is a financial firm providing third-party senior housing management,operational and marketing consulting services.
Community Reinvestment Fund
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Community Reinvestment Fund is a national nonprofit, helps change the lives of people living in economically disadvantaged communities.
AdvisorNet Financial
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AdvisorNet Financial is a financial service company that provides independent financial advisors and investment advisory services.
Absolute Resolutions Corporation
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Absolute Resolutions Corporation expertise in the purchase and recovery of distressed consumer receivables from originators.
