Impact

Approaching its 15th anniversary season, MN Cup is now the largest statewide startup competition in the country. More than 15,000 Minnesota entrepreneurs have participated, and over 200 million media impressions have been documented since the competition's inception in 2005. Participants have gone on to successfully launch their businesses, raise capital and create jobs in Minnesota. Our alumni have gone on to collectively raise nearly $400M in capital, fueling job creation and a new generation of innovation in our state. 

MN Cup By the Numbers