This article showcases our top picks for the best Minnesota based Sporting Goods companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Sporting Goods industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top Minnesota Sporting Goods Startups
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Omnia Fishing
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Omnia Fishing is an eCommerce store that allows anglers to find, buy, and organize their fishing gear.
Prevent Biometrics
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Prevent’s patented technology was developed at Cleveland Clinic by top neurosurgeons
Swannies
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Swannies is a modern lifestyle brand for the casual golfer
NoSweat
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NoSweat is a lifestyle brand and manufacturer of products built to increase performance, safety, and hygiene for anyone who sweats.
Alumacraft Boat Co.
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Alumacraft Boat, the premier private North American manufacturer of aluminum fishing boats.
Dero
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Dero manufactures bicycle parking racks, air kits, bike hitches, lockers and shelters for bike storage and parking needs.
Federal Ammunition
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Federal Ammunition is a manufacturer & internet retailer of shotshell, centerfire, hunting gear, rimfire ammunition and firearm components.
PowerBlock
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PowerBlock is a sporting goods company who mainly supply adjustable dumbbells along with other related weight training accessories.
Viridian Weapon Technologies
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Viridian Weapon Technologies specializes in weapon-mounted technology.
Runnings
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Runnings offers over 100000 products for shoping online, like sporting goods, clothing & footwear etc.
Dennis Kirk
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Dennis Kirk is a retailer of aftermarket parts & accessories for powersports.
Bill Hicks
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Bill Hicks is a wholesale sporting goods distributor.
L&M Fleet Supply
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L&M Fleet Supply is an online marketplace for sporting goods, home improvement, and hardware.
Joe’s Sporting Goods
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Joe’s Sporting Goods & Ski Shop is a family owned outdoor sporting goods company.
Epoch Lacrosse
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Epoch delivers the finest manufactured lacrosse equipment designed to increase playability and maximize performance
Mission Boat Gear
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Mission Boat Gear manufactures and supplies inflatable mats, boat fenders, surfboards, paddleboards, apparel, and accessories.
Absolute Outdoor
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Absolute Outdoor is a wholesale firm that provides Throttle, ArcticShield, Onyxand and KENT branded sporting goods for the marine markets.
Wolf Tooth
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Wolf Tooth is a designer and manufacturer of cycling products.
Salsa Cycles
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Salsa Cycles is a sporting goods company that offers traveling, off-road bicycles and also offers clothing, bicycle parts and accessories.
Aerostich
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Aerostich is an online seller of rider’s equipment.
Kurt Manufacturing
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Kurt Manufacturing offers a complete line of stationary bicycle trainers.
HED Cycling
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HED Cycling is a manufacturer of bicycle wheels and components.
MyCustomGolfBall
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MyCustomGolfBall is a sporting goods company.
Onelogfire
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OneLogFire is a family-owned company that makes a lightweight, portable firelog.
Sniper’s Edge Hockey
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Sniper’s Edge Hockey is an e-commerce and sporting good company that offers hockey training products.
WSI Sports
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WSI Sports makes protective masks and cold weather performance clothing, gear for athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Swell Wakesurf
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Swell Wakesurf is an online marketplace for watersports products.
xHockeyProducts
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xHockeyProducts offers hockey training systems, training aids, equipment and interactive hockey events.
B-Driven Sports
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B-Driven Sports designs, manufactures and sells outdoor and sporting goods.
Par Aide
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Par Aide is a golf course accessories manufacturer.
Midwest Mountaineering
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Midwest Mountaineering is retail store for an outdoor adventure and sporting goods.
General Sports
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General Sports delivers high-quality sports equipments for various clients.
Elevate Hockey
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Elevate Hockey is a manufacturing and e-commerce company that provides hockey sticks.
Illusion Systems
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Illusion Systems is a hunting, outdoor, and sporting equipment company.
CCI Ammunition
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CCI Ammunition provides various types of sporting goods & specializes in offering the best selection in all shooting sports.
Handsome Cycles
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Handsome Cycles designs and manufactures high-quality, adaptable, and classically designed bicycles for commuting, touring, and recreation.
BPAthletics.com
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BPAthletics.com engages in sales of sporting goods.
Kondos Outdoors
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Kondos Outdoors is a designer and producer of camping gears, canoe packs, dog sport equipment, and dog harnesses.
Sagewood Gear
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Sagewood Gear is a digital store that offers knife sheaths, pouches, metal detecting gear, outdoor equipment, and accessories.
Rave Sports
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Rave Sports is a sporting goods shop & a shopping platform that sells sporting goods.
Befast
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BeFAST is a company that produces a unique line of high performance headwear for any outdoor athlete.
Wenonah Canoe
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Wenonah Canoe is a supplier of a wide variety of canoes for sports and leisure, seating, life jackets, tin signs, and other accessories.
Podiumwear
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Podiumwear manufactures and supplies a wide range of customized team apparel for nordic skiing, cycling, soccer, and running.
Ball Pro
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Ball Pro extends an online store offering a wide array of golf and sport promotional products as well as accessories.
Wildlife Research Center
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Wildlife Research Center offers products such as attractants, masking scents, and scent dispensers for hunting.
Zebra Athletics
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Zebra Athletics offers bags, fitness and yoga accessories, mats, rings, training gear, wall padding, bag racks, and mat framing kits.
Midwest Sportswear and Athletic Supply
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Midwest Sportswear provides Institutional Athletic Equipment, Team Uniforms, Wall Padding, Padded Chairs, Spirit Packs etc.
3rd Lair
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3rd Lair is a sporting goods manufacturing company.
Custom Apparel
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CA Gear manufactures and sells custom canopies, tablecloths, equipment bags, pacific headwear, apparel, and sporting outfits.
PowerTeam Lures
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PowerTeam Lures offers swinging hammers, clickers, apparel and decals, hard baits, scales, tools, food chain tubes, and custom kits.
JR Wrestling
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JR Wrestling is a supplier of products such as wrestling shoes, headgear, knee pads, singlets, coaching supplies, apparel, and accessories.
