Find your Next Investment
Discover high-potential startups emerging from the University of Minnesota—ready for angel, venture, or strategic investment. We actively partner with investors across sectors to bring breakthrough innovations to market.
- UMN Startup Portfolio: Over 25 startups launched every year from UMN research since 2006.
- UMN Startup Pipeline: An interactive tool tracking UMN technologies through multiple development stages.
- Discovery Capital Investment Program: An equity seed-stage investment program.
Become an Angel Investor
DiscoveryMN Angels is a community of investors, mentors, and innovators focused on supporting startups connected to the University of Minnesota. Whether you're an experienced angel investor or just starting to explore early-stage investing, DiscoveryMN Angels offers opportunities to learn, connect, and invest in high-potential companies across diverse sectors—like health tech, biotech, AI, food systems, and more. Through education, mentorship, and access to UMN-driven innovation, DiscoveryMN Angels helps you make smart, impactful investments that support Minnesota’s startup ecosystem.
Contact Jackie Mejia ([email protected]) for more information.
Donate to Discover → Advance → Impact™
Discover → Advance → Impact is the University of Minnesota's initiative to transform groundbreaking research into real-world solutions. By donating, you empower UMN to accelerate the journey from discovery to market, fostering startups that tackle pressing challenges in health, environment, and education. Your support not only drives innovation but also stimulates economic growth and cultivates the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Contact Angie Conley ([email protected]) for more information.
Get Involved with Our Startups
Passionate about innovation? There are exciting ways for experienced professionals to engage with startups emerging from the University of Minnesota. Whether you're interested in joining a founding team, offering strategic guidance as a mentor, or supporting growth as a fractional executive, your expertise can make a real impact. Join programs like the Business Advisory Group (BAG), Discovery Launchpad (DLP), or MIN-Corps to help shape the next wave of breakthrough companies—and be part of Minnesota’s growing innovation ecosystem.