Best IT Operations Companies in Minnesota, United States
The 32 best IT Operations companies in Minnesota, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Code42.
Ranked: Best IT Operations companies in Minnesota
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Code42 Developer of data loss prevention software addressing insider risk management | $138M | 133 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2001 | — | — | — |
| 2 | Arcserve Provider of data protection, backup, and disaster recovery solutions | $135M | 147 mo ago | Acquired | — | 1990 | DrupalApple iCloud MailPHP+27 | — | — |
| 3 | MQSoftware Middleware management and application transaction management | $4M | 304 mo ago | Acqui-Hired | Bill Cecchi Founder | 1996 | — | — | — |
| 4 | Enstratius AI-powered data, cybersecurity, and platform modernization solutions provider | $4M | 180 mo ago | Acquired | David Bagley ex-CEO | 2009 | — | — | — |
| 5 | ControlBright Platform offering remote access solutions | $500K | 57 mo ago | Seed | — | 2017 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Crashplan Provider of data resilience platform for endpoints, servers, and SaaS applications | — | 51 mo ago | Late Stage | — | 2005 | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+39 | 10 patents Ransomware onset detection and deduplicated data distribution for backup/storage security | — |
| 7 | CrashplanAfrica Provider of data back and recovery solutions | — | — | Deadpooled | Joseph Payne CEO | 2015 | — | — | — |
| 8 | Digitiliti Cloud Based B2B Active Archiving | — | — | Deadpooled | David Macey President & CEO | 2006 | — | 4 patents Distributed file storage management with deduplication, version control, and policy enforcement | — |
Top 6 IT Operations companies in Minnesota
#1
Seed · Hermantown, Minnesota · founded 2017 · 2 employees$500Kraised▾
Platform offering remote access solutions
- Jan 2022Seed$500K
#2
Acquired · Minneapolis, Minnesota · founded 2001 · 524 employees$138.1Mraised▾
Developer of data loss prevention software addressing insider risk management. The software detects data theft and intellectual property leaks, providing visibility without complex policies. It automates responses to correct mistakes, block unacceptable activity, and contain insider threats. The software integrates with existing tech stacks, maximizing value across various platforms.
- Oct 2015Series B$85.6M
- Jan 2012Series A$52.5M
#3
Acquired · Minneapolis, Minnesota · founded 1990 · 68 employees$135Mraised▾
Provider of data protection, backup, and disaster recovery solutions. The company offers solutions for data resilience, cyberattack protection, and data recovery. It provides data protection across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. The company delivers data management and streamlined data recovery.
- Jul 2014Conventional Debt$135M
#4
Acqui-Hired · Minneapolis, Minnesota · founded 1996 · 300 employees$3.9Mraised▾
MQSoftware provides Middleware management and application transaction management solutions. Products include Q Nami!, business transaction assurance application and Q Pasa!, a middleware management solution that works with the IBM WebSphere family of products. Currently, the technology is being used in BMC's middleware software.
- Jul 2001Series A$2.4M
- 1999Unattributed$1.5M
- Conventional Debt$10M
#5
Acquired · Minneapolis, Minnesota · founded 2009 · 15 employees$3.5Mraised▾
AI-powered data, cybersecurity, and platform modernization solutions provider. The company delivers technology that builds the foundation for enterprise AI. Focused on data management and governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization, it helps organizations address pressing challenges and make the promise of AI a reality. It offers a suite of products and services including data solutions, cybersecurity solutions, and migration solutions. These solutions cover areas like database observability, database management, endpoint management, identity threat prevention, and disaster recovery. The company's expertise extends to AI data platforms, Microsoft platform migrations, and Active Directory domain consolidation. It provides resources like customer stories, blogs, and forums, along with support services including incident response and training. The company's solutions are designed to reduce risk, ensure productivity, and deliver on time and on budget.
- Nov 2011Series A$3.5M
#6
Late Stage · Minneapolis, Minnesota · founded 2005 · 118 employees—raised▾
Provider of data resilience platform for endpoints, servers, and SaaS applications. The platform delivers backup and recovery capabilities, ensuring data security, availability, and compliance. It supports ransomware recovery, device migration, and legal hold requirements. The platform offers data protection for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, along with flexible storage options.
- Aug 2022PE—
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