A founder-led VC fund investing in Vertical AI & Embedded Finance. We back software that saves time and moves money.
Minnesota, USA
Joined May 2017
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Our new focus: Vertical AI + Embedded Finance. We back software that does the work and moves the money. 💰
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Check out this interview with our portfolio company Founder/CEO Atif Siddiqi at @money2020👇
AI agents can shop for us, but workers still wait weeks to get paid.
At @money2020 , @branch CEO Atif Siddiqi questions the hype around agentic commerce and calls for real-time wages, better use of employment data in credit decisions, and fintech that serves everyday workers.
Big news: Our portfolio company @CapitalOSInc raised a $21.9M Series A!
They make embedding spend, cards, & bill pay seamless for vertical software platforms. Proud to back the team.
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The @greatnorthvc team is heading to @Money2020 next week!
Ryan Weber and I will be there Sunday late evening to Wednesday morning. We will be staying at Bellagio. DM me to meet up!
Know a student interested in startups or VC? Have them come join our team! Details👇
We’re hiring 2027 Summer Analysts at @greatnorthvc! Looking for AI-first, curious, & driven talent.
Apply by Nov. 20: greatnorthventures.com/2027-…
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Where is fintech capital moving?
10 standout September rounds across embedded finance & vertical AI:
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Proud to back @yardstik as they raise a $30M Series B, bringing total funding to $65M! 🚀
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How did @sezzleinc go from a Midwest startup to a $3.5B+ fintech success? Adaptability and grit. Check out this story by @graemethickins: greatnorthventures.com/the-u…
Most corporate giving software is clunky, expensive, & ignored by staff.
See how our portfolio company @PercentPledge has built a better solution- greatnorthventures.com/how-p…
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Long-term care is one of America’s biggest uninsured risks. See how @greatnorthvc portfolio company @joinwaterlily led by founder @lvittayarukskul is using AI to fix the care crisis. Featured in @nytimes: greatnorthventures.com/the-n…
Portfolio News…👇
Big milestone for portfolio company @branch!🚀
Now integrating as the embedded digital wallet for @stripe Connect, enabling platforms to offer instant worker payouts with minimal lift. A perfect example of our @greatnorthvc thesis in action. Details here: greatnorthventures.com/branc…
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Nothing beats the energy of a ballpark, especially with the founders and partners who make the journey worth it. ⚾️
Great catching up with the @TeamGenius_App team & @BrianSchoenborn at the Twins game. Seeing this crew together is exactly what @greatnorthvc is all about! 🚀
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KLAR is down 70% in 5 months. 📉
The "smooth" BNPL dream is a subprime nightmare. Stuck between merchant volume and spiraling credit losses, Klarna has no move left.
AI can’t fix bad debt.
Full breakdown: medium.com/@thebittersea/why… #Klarna #Stocks
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Why are @Affirm & @PayPal chasing bank charters? 🏦
It’s not about becoming traditional banks—it’s about control & escaping regulatory fragmentation.
BNPL is aging out of the hype phase & into the "infrastructure" phase 👇
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The flywheel is officially in motion. 🚀
Why wait 6 months to go digital when you can do it in 48 hours?
@Quickllyit is transforming the $100B+ ethnic grocery market, capturing 10% of all South Asian stores in North America while maintaining a 99% retention rate.
Check out my latest post- greatnorthventures.com/firin…
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Thanks to @greatnorthvc and their team's support of @LendAPI. Check out their year-end review of their portco!
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Fintech is no longer just a category—it’s the efficiency layer beneath every industry. 🏗️
We’re sharing the 4 signals we’re watching in 2026, from "unsexy" infrastructure to why integration is the new innovation.
Read more: greatnorthventures.com/finte…
Scaling to Costco and ALDI isn't just about the product—it’s about the tech stack.
We're proud to support @QuickllyInc as they use their proprietary marketplace data to bridge the gap between digital demand and mainstream retail. 🌐📈
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A look back at the builders we supported in 2025 & what we’re watching for in 2026 👇
Scale doesn’t come from spending more- it comes from understanding your unit economics & discipline.
We spent 2025 looking past the hype to back founders building the actual infrastructure of the economy. Here’s our look back:
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How do VCs source top-tier investment opportunities?
See the latest from our friend @graemethickins below👇
Want the secret to great VC deal flow? It's not about quantity—it's about relationships.
Our friend @graemethickins unpacks how @greatnorthvc (& other VCs) cultivate quality deal flow, focusing on multi-touch connections over cold pitches.👇
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