Bread and Butter Ventures

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2017

AUM

-

Location

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Bread and Butter Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 2017. The firm leverages its local roots and industry networks to support entrepreneurs globally. With a focus on food tech, health tech, and enterprise tech, Bread and Butter Ventures aims to help companies scale smarter by providing strategic insights and connections.

The firm invests primarily in seed-stage companies, with typical check sizes ranging from $100K to $250K. Bread and Butter Ventures is particularly dedicated to sectors like food technology, digital health, and enterprise software, focusing on innovations that drive efficiency and democratize access. They invest globally while maintaining a strong presence in the United States, particularly benefiting from Minnesota's rich industrial landscape.

Notable investments include PurPics - media and information services, HeavyConnect - business productivity software, and Traive - financial software. The firm is known for its active involvement post-investment, helping build strong syndicates and providing hands-on support to its portfolio companies.

Industry

IT Services Internet and Web Services Healthcare Services Foodtech Digital Business Services (B2B) SaaS Software Technology HealthTech HRTech AgriTech

Bread and Butter Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Bread and Butter Ventures Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	AgriTech Foodtech Healthcare Services Business Services (B2B) SaaS HRTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$1-5 m	—	January 2017

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FAQs about Bread and Butter Ventures

Is Bread and Butter Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Bread and Butter Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Bread and Butter Ventures located?

Bread and Butter Ventures is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.

When was Bread and Butter Ventures founded?

Bread and Butter Ventures was founded in 2017.

What sectors and industries does Bread and Butter Ventures invest in?

Bread and Butter Ventures invests in companies and startups in IT Services, Internet and Web Services, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Digital, Business Services (B2B), SaaS, Software, Technology, HealthTech, HRTech, AgriTech.

What is Bread and Butter Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Bread and Butter Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Bread and Butter Ventures typically invest in?

Bread and Butter Ventures invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.

What is the usual amount of Bread and Butter Ventures investment?

Bread and Butter Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.

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