# BETA

> BETA is a Minneapolis nonprofit supporting Minnesota technology founders through a free accelerator that takes no equity, founder education, public showcases, and Twin Cities Startup Week. It connects young companies with peers, mentors, investors, and potential customers.

- **Founded:** 2013
- **Headquarters:** Minneapolis, United States
- **Founders:** Reed Robinson (Co-founder), Ryan Broshar (Co-founder), Justin Cox (Co-founder)
- **Products:** BETA Cohort, BETA Showcase, Twin Cities Startup Week, Founders in Training, tech.mn
- **Notable:** Homepage reports 330 alumni startups, $651 million raised by alumni, and 2,334 employees; the portfolio page rounds funding to $650 million. These are self-reported aggregate company outcomes, not causal estimates., First Showcase drew more than 200 attendees in January 2014., Acquired tech.mn in June 2021.

## Products & services

- **BETA Cohort** — Free accelerator that takes no equity; practical education, mentor connections, peer support, coworking, and showcase opportunities for Minnesota technology companies with a market-ready MVP. Exact schedule varies by cohort.
- **BETA Showcase** — Public startup demonstration event with an audience vote for the Golden iPod trophy. First event held in January 2014.
- **Twin Cities Startup Week** — Community-programmed startup festival across the Twin Cities, launched in 2014.
- **Founders in Training** — Education alongside cohort founders for Minnesotans considering starting a company; announced expansion in 2024.
- **tech.mn** — Regional technology media brand acquired from SureSwift Capital in June 2021; listed among BETA-managed brands.
- **Bridge and Backers** — Historically documented corporate-startup connections and investor introductions; the 2020 report records roundtables and investor meetings. Current standalone program availability unverified.

## Achievements

- Homepage reports 330 alumni startups, $651 million raised by alumni, and 2,334 employees; the portfolio page rounds funding to $650 million. These are self-reported aggregate company outcomes, not causal estimates.
- First Showcase drew more than 200 attendees in January 2014.
- Acquired tech.mn in June 2021.
- Delivered its first virtual cohort, two virtual showcases, and a virtual Startup Week in 2020.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Twin Cities Startup Week’s site lists its 2026 edition for September 14-18, organized around five days and six campuses.
- **2026-06** — BETA published its Spring 2026 cohort announcement, describing 13 Minnesota startups spanning healthcare, software, energy, materials, and education.
- **2026-03** — State of the State was scheduled for March 31 at Macalester College; BETA’s subsequent recap reported over 200 attendees and four panels.
- **2025-09** — Fall 2025 cohort announcement introduced 14 startups.

## Links

- Website: https://www.beta.mn/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beta-mn
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/betadotmn
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betadotmn/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betadotmn/

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Last updated: 2026-10-08