Top Tech Companies In Minnesota to Watch in 2026

From AI-driven climate solutions to purpose-built healthtech, Minnesota’s innovators are shaping the next chapter of work and impact.

The North Star State has long been home to quiet builders and people who pair invention with integrity. That spirit is especially evident across the state’s startup and tech scene. Whether scaling remote teams, tackling healthcare inequities, or turning sustainability into growth, these companies are proving that business can be both visionary and grounded.

Here are the Minnesota-based companies leading with purpose, progress, and people-first innovation.

Top Companies to Watch in Minneapolis

75F 

75F is transforming how commercial buildings use energy. Based in Bloomington, Minnesota, and operating with a global, remote-friendly team, 75F is rethinking HVAC and building automation through a cloud-native, AI-powered platform that helps businesses reduce emissions, improve comfort, and save energy automatically. With a $45M Series B in February 2025 backed by strategic climate investors, 75F is primed for major scaling. But what truly makes them one to watch is their culture: the curiosity of a startup meets the mission of a climate-tech pioneer. Employees are encouraged to innovate boldly, work flexibly, and see their work translate directly into a cooler planet. 

Dispatch 

Dispatch is redefining same-day delivery for the B2B world. Based in Bloomington and built for remote collaboration, the company operates a tech-enabled last-mile delivery network that helps businesses move goods faster, smarter, and with real-time visibility. Rather than chasing consumer volume, Dispatch focuses on reliability and relationships — equipping local drivers with better tools and giving companies seamless delivery performance across dozens of U.S. markets. After a $50M Series C, they’re expanding into new regions and enhancing their platform with deeper analytics and automation. 

Starkey Hearing 

Starkey is proving that hearing tech can be as intelligent as it is life-changing. The company is pioneering AI-powered hearing aids that don’t just amplify sound, they enhance well-being. At its heart, Starkey’s mission is about accessibility, connection, and healthy aging at scale. Their latest innovation, Omega AI (launched in October 2025), introduces deeper on-device intelligence and advanced health-tracking, turning hearing aids into full-spectrum wellness devices. By combining AI, sensor tech, and human-centered design, Starkey is making hearing care smarter, more intuitive, and more connected than ever before.

Fortra

Fortra is simplifying cybersecurity for a complex world with a unified security platform. By bringing together best-in-class tools across data protection, threat intelligence, and cloud security, Forta is working toward a future that outpaces threats by leveraging AI in cyber defense. In 2025, it expanded its stack by acquiring Lookout’s Cloud Security (SSE) business and launching the Fortra Protect global partner program. This new venture is building new routes to market while backed by leading private-equity sponsors.

Arctic Wolf 

Arctic Wolf is leading the charge in modern security operations, protecting organizations from evolving threats through its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Security Operations Center-as-a-Service (SOCaaS) platform. Beyond its technology, Arctic Wolf stands out for the human intelligence behind the defense that enables security teams to respond faster and smarter. With nearly $879M raised and momentum toward IPO readiness, the company aims to expand its global footprint and influence through sharp thought leadership, research on human risk, and data-driven insights that shape the cybersecurity landscape.

SPS Commerce 

SPS Commerce quietly powers the retail supply chain. With its cloud-based EDI and trading partner network, SPS is connecting thousands of retailers, suppliers, and logistics partners around the world. Now celebrating its 97th consecutive quarter of revenue growth, SPS continues to expand through smart acquisitions and steady innovation, driving a growth story of durability.

Jamf

Jamf helps organizations manage and secure Apple devices at scale. With $710M in ARR, and security revenue growing nearly 40% year over year, Jamf continues to expand its reach as the trusted Apple-at-work platform. As identity and automation become central to IT strategy, Jamf is leading the next phase of Apple ecosystem management by blending enterprise-grade security with the simplicity Apple users expect.

Gravie

Gravie is reshaping not just how employers offer health benefits, but how people experience them. Its modern health plans pair smart design with value-based care through partnerships like XO Health to create a first-of-its-kind value-based platform to connect Minnesota’s top providers that align payment to patient outcomes. The goal is to help companies control costs while improving care. With $413M raised and a fast-growing customer base, Gravie is proving that innovation in healthcare powered by empathy has a strong future.

Perforce Software 

Perforce powers the backbone of modern development, from code to creative. Perforce is already known for its DevOps and version control tools at enterprise scale and is now expanding into the world of digital creation. Its 2025 acquisition of Snowtrack is bringing intuitive versioning to designers and artists. By uniting engineering precision with creative workflows, Perforce is helping teams build, ship, and innovate together. Their strong M&A strategy and continuous R&D keep the platform evolving, while a collaborative, remote-friendly culture keeps its people growing right alongside it.

Branch 

Branch is on a mission to change how people get paid. Its workforce payments platform powers earned-wage access, same-day payouts, and now a full-service paycard, helping millions of hourly and gig workers access money faster and with fewer fees. As regulations around earned wage access (EWA) mature, Branch is expanding its reach across staffing, healthcare, and hospitality to bridge the gap between financial inclusion and enterprise-grade reliability. 

Calabrio

Calabrio brings humanity and intelligence to customer experience. The company’s AI-driven Workforce Engagement Management (WEM) platform helps organizations understand, empower, and retain their contact-center teams. Now part of Thoma Bravo’s growing CX ecosystem, Calabrio is poised for major expansion following plans to merge with Verint in 2026 that will enable the creation of a larger AI platform for customer engagement and analytics. 

Sezzle

Sezzle is reimagining responsible credit for everyday shoppers. With a record Q2 2025 Gross Merchandise Value of $927M and rising subscription momentum, the team is leaning into flexible options like on-demand and pay-in-5. The result is a payment experience that builds trust, boosts engagement, and keeps costs transparent. Inside Sezzle, mission and metrics meet: teams ship fast, debate thoughtfully, and build products that expand access without predatory traps. For people who want fintech to feel fair, Sezzle is a leader to watch.

NetSPI 

NetSPI helps companies stay one step ahead of cyber threats with a unified security platform that goes beyond traditional testing. Its tools let teams find and fix vulnerabilities continuously by combining expert-led penetration testing with powerful software that keeps defenses sharp year-round. Backed by prior KKR investment, the focus now is on adoption at scale inside real security programs.

Deluxe 

Deluxe is a legacy fintech turning momentum into modern rails. With the acquisition of CheckMatch, extending its digital lockbox and the Deluxe Payment Network, the company is doubling down on B2B payments, data, and bank partnerships. Employees get the best of both worlds: the stability of an established brand and the room to modernize core payments used by thousands of businesses. 

When I Work

When I Work powers the day-to-day for hourly teams — scheduling, messaging, and time tracking — that keep restaurants, retailers, and clinics running smoothly. A $200M growth investment has fueled steady product evolution and selective M&A heading into 2026.

Field Nation 

Field Nation connects skilled IT technicians with the businesses that need them most. Its two-sided marketplace helps enterprises find on-demand field support nationwide, keeping networks up, systems running, and people connected. With prior $30M growth funding and momentum heading into 2026, Field Nation continues to expand platform services that deepen loyalty and opportunity for both sides of its network. 

Kipsu 

Kipsu is where hospitality meets real-time connection. Kipsu’s messaging platform helps hotels, hospitals, and retailers communicate instantly with guests and customers, turning service interactions into lasting relationships. Lean-funded but deeply focused, Kipsu is now building toward an AI-assisted future. It is using automation to help service teams respond faster, recover gracefully, and deliver care with a human touch. For people who love the intersection of empathy and innovation, Kipsu’s team is leading the way in offering great people-centric tech in hospitality.

Medtronic 

Medtronic continues to push the boundaries of medical technology, advancing therapies that improve and extend lives around the world. With plans to spin out its diabetes business and sharpen focus on higher-growth areas, the company is positioning itself for a more agile, innovation-driven future. From deep R&D to patient-centered design, Medtronic’s mission — alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending life — is its driving force.

DUOS 

DUOS helps older adults navigate healthcare with confidence via its AI-powered platform that connects Medicare Advantage members with personalized support, so things like coordinating care, benefits, and everyday needs are simplified. With a fresh $130M growth round in October 2025 and expanding partnerships with major payers, DUOS is scaling technology that improves real outcomes and human connection. For mission-driven problem solvers, it’s where empathy meets innovation in one of healthcare’s most important frontiers.

Visana Health

Visana Health is redefining women’s healthcare, virtually. Its all-in-one clinic provides evidence-based, in-network care for millions of women across the U.S.. It’s where clinical expertise meets compassionate digital experiences. Following a $24M Series A in 2025 and coverage across more than 35M lives, Visana is expanding its clinical programs and partnerships with employers and insurers. 

Recast Software

Recast's endpoint management platform gives IT teams visibility, control, and automation at scale, simplifying some of the most complex parts of enterprise tech. With RidgePoint as its new MEA distributor and continued ecosystem growth following the Liquit acquisition, Recast is expanding its global footprint while keeping its culture grounded in learning and collaboration. 

Ecolab 

Ecolab is turning sustainability into a global business advantage. Based in St. Paul and long known for leadership in water, hygiene, and energy, the company is now stepping into the AI era. By recently acquiring Ovivo Electronics for $1.8B, Ecolab is poised to scale ultra-pure water technology for semiconductor and data-center manufacturing. As climate and innovation demands converge, Ecolab’s mission has never been more relevant. 

The companies on this list are exemplars of what it means to build from the Midwest: rooted in integrity, fueled by collaboration, and focused on lasting impact.

Whether reimagining healthcare, greening the grid, or writing the next chapter of cybersecurity, these teams prove that world-changing work happens when people believe in building better, and in Minnesota, that belief runs deep.