How Two Midwest VCs Have Mastered Success Through Multiple Tech Cycles
by Graeme Thickins For twin brothers Rob and Ryan Weber, founding partners of Great North Ventures in Minnesota, entrepreneurship began […]
Great North Ventures Promotes Grant Gibson to Principal
Minneapolis – September 8, 2025 – Early-stage venture capital firm Great North Ventures announced today it has promoted Grant Gibson
Branch: A fintech growth story powered by instant payments
Branch has made instant payments a core workforce benefit, pairing capital-efficient growth with a mission to give working Americans quicker,
‘Embedded Everywhere’: Tim Li on the future of lending, AI, and VC scrutiny
Tim Li is a fintech veteran with two decades of experience working at the intersection of banking and technology. After
From Frustration to 1109% Revenue Growth: The WithMe Inc. Story
It all started with Jonathan Treble facing a problem everyone can relate to. More than a decade ago, he had
HLRBO ‘Unlocks Land’ and Sees Growth Surge 240%
In March 2024, when Great North Ventures took the lead in an investment round of $1.6 million in HLRBO (Hunting
The ‘GoDaddy of lending’: How LendAPI enables embedded finance at scale
Fintech startups are known for slick user experiences, but building them can be a major hurdle. Founders often have to
Featured.com Acquires Help A Reporter Out (HARO)
We’re excited to share a major milestone from one of our portfolio companies — Featured.com has acquired Help A Reporter
New Investment into Benji
As a venture capitalist at Great North Ventures, I’m always looking for companies disrupting outdated industries with innovative solutions. That’s
The New Data Frontier: How Startups Are Transforming Industries Using Earth Observational Data
Advancements in technology are making satellite imagery more accessible than ever. Lower launch costs, improved data processing, and new drone