The Startup Scene in Wisconsin

Browse the Wisconsin startup ecosystem featuring 22 investors and startups. Our directory includes 22 angel investors and VCs with an average check size of $6.2M, plus 0 startups across all sectors. 2 investors are actively investing, and 0 startups are generating revenue.

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Investors
0
Startups
$6.2M
Avg Check
0%
With Revenue
Milwaukee
Top City
9%
Active Investors

Wingra Capital Fund

Wingra Capital Fund

VC

Madison, Wisconsin

Check: $30K – $153K
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Matthew Friedel

Milwaukee Venture Partners

Angel

Milwaukee, WI

Angel investor executive with Milwaukee Venture Partners (MVP), an angel investor network in Milwaukee, WI. Focused on providing investment capital, strategic advice, and mentoring to early-stage...

Exploring26 portfolio co.

Mastercraft Ventures Fund

Mastercraft Ventures Fund

VC

Beloit, Wisconsin

Check: $100K – $500K
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Milwaukee Venture Partners

Milwaukee Venture Partners

Angel

Milwaukee, WI

Provide investment capital, strategic advice and mentoring to early-stage companies to help them achieve market leadership. Provide its members with quality investment opportunities and educate...

Exploring26 portfolio co.

Wisconsin Investment Partners

Wisconsin Investment Partners

VC

Madison, WI

Check: $209K – $6.2M

Wisconsin Investment Partners is an Angel Investment Group in Madison, Wisconsin founded in 2000 with 20 members. Membership has grown to 50+ members in recent years, bringing significant knowledge...

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Phenomenelle Angels

Phenomenelle Angels

VC

Madison, WI

Check: $250K – $4.3M

Phenomenelle Angels Fund I, LP is an early stage fund that invests in women and minority owned or managed businesses in Wisconsin and the Midwest. Qualifying businesses must have at least one woman...

Exploring9 portfolio co.

DaneVest Capital

DaneVest Capital

VC

Middleton, WI

Check: $1.5M – $18.2M

Located in Dane County, Wisconsin at the center of science, education, government, technology, business and commerce, DaneVest Capital is in tune with current investment opportunities. Working with a...

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Capital Midwest Fund

Capital Midwest Fund

VC

Milwaukee, WI

Check: $2.7M – $34.0M

Capital Midwest Fund is a venture capital firm that invests primarily in areas where the Midwest spends most of its research dollars: life science and information technology. The fund concentrates on...

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Calumet Venture Fund

Calumet Venture Fund

VC

Madison, WI

Check: $1.1M – $3.6M

Calumet Venture Fund was formed to invest in the next generation of high-growth technology companies in the Midwest. They serve entrepreneurs and investors who have chosen them as their partners,...

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Angels on the Water

Angels on the Water

VC

Oshkosh, WI

Check: $600K – $2.0M

Angels on the Water provides seed and early-stage funding and membership for start-up companies in the 18-county region of NE Wisconsin.

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Marshfield Investment Partners

Marshfield Investment Partners

VC

Wausau, WI

Check: $600K – $1.4M

The Marshfield Investment Partners are a formal group of accredited angel investors who are interested in taking equity commitments in early-stage, high growth potential companies in the greater...

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Mason Wells Biomediacl Fund

Mason Wells Biomediacl Fund

VC

Milwaukee, WI

Check: $17.0M – $23.6M

Mason Wells is a highly experienced and active private equity investor in companies with revenues of $50 million to $250 million. Since 1982, we have invested in over 50 companies in three specific...

Exploring3 portfolio co.

gener8tor

gener8tor

Accelerator

Madison, WI

Check: $20K – $100K
CLIMATE ENERGY SUSTAINABILITYCLEAN ENERGYRECYCLING CIRCULAR ECONOMY+2

gener8tor operates accelerator programs (12-week investment-for-equity and free cohort programs) investing approximately $100K into high-growth startups and running sector-specific accelerators...

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Gateway Capital

Gateway Capital Partners

VC

Milwaukee, WI

Check: $400K – $400K
B2B SAAS

We invest early into high-potential founders, often as one of the first institutional checks into pre-seed and seed-stage startups. We seek overlooked entrepreneurial geographies (Midwest focus) and...

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Deephaven Capital Management

Deephaven Capital Management

VC

St. Francis, WI

Check: $10.1M – $30.0M

Deephaven Capital Management (DCM) is an asset management arm of Knight Capital Group Inc. with approximately $4.24 billion in assets under management. The firm provides its services to high net...

Exploring9 portfolio co.

NEW Capital Fund

NEW Capital Fund

VC

Little Chute, WI

Check: $1.0M – $3.5M

NEW Capital Fund is an Appleton, WI based private equity fund with nearly $10 million of committed capital and 76 limited partners. The Fund is interested in engaging qualified entrepreneurs who are...

Exploring13 portfolio co.

DaneVest Tech Fund Advisors

DaneVest Tech Fund Advisors

VC

Middleton, WI

Check: $600K – $1.4M

DaneVest Tech Fund Advisors, LLC invests in privately held, early stage growth businesses with special technology and other advantages in the information technology, life science and consumer...

Exploring3 portfolio co.

Silicon Pastures

Silicon Pastures

VC

Milwaukee, WI

Check: $600K – $4.3M

Founded in 2000, Silicon Pastures is a premier network of high net worth individuals who invest in early-stage high-tech companies located in the Midwest Great Lakes Region.

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Ziegler Meditech Equity Partners

Ziegler Meditech Equity Partners

VC

Milwaukee, WI

Check: $3.0M – $21.0M

ZMEP is a limited partnership focusing on equity and equity-like investments in emerging medical device technologies. ZMEP invests globally drawing on the years of investing experience of its...

Exploring12 portfolio co.

Venture Investors

Venture Investors

VC

Madison, WI

Check: $500K – $41.0M

Venture Investors is a premier provider of seed and early stage venture capital in the Midwest. They have a proven track record of working with world-class healthcare and technology companies...

Exploring27 portfolio co.

Yaniv Sneor

Milwaukee Venture Partners

Milwaukee, WI

Exploring26 portfolio co.

Golden Angels Investors

Golden Angels Investors

Angel

Brookfield, WI

B2B SAASHEALTHCARE SAASEDTECH+1

Member-led angel group focused on seed-stage technology companies in the Midwest. Provides capital and active member expertise in diligence, board support and business development. Invests across B2B...

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About the Wisconsin Startup Ecosystem

Wisconsin is home to a thriving startup ecosystem with 22 investors and 0 startups in our directory. Key hubs include Milwaukee, Madison, Middleton.

The most active sectors in Wisconsin include FINTECH, HEALTHCARE SAAS, B2B SAAS. 2 investors have made recent investments, showing strong capital deployment activity in the region.

Local investors offer advantages beyond capital — regional network effects, knowledge of local market dynamics, and introductions to customers and partners. Geographic proximity often leads to more engaged board members and advisors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many investors and startups are in Wisconsin?
We track 22 investors and 0 startups in Wisconsin. 2 investors have made recent investments, and 0 startups are generating revenue.
What is the typical check size for investors in Wisconsin?
The average check size among investors in Wisconsin is $6.2M. Check sizes vary by investor type — angels typically write smaller checks while VCs and funds invest larger amounts.
How do I connect with investors in Wisconsin?
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What sectors are most popular in Wisconsin?
The most active sectors in Wisconsin based on our data include FINTECH, HEALTHCARE_SAAS, B2B_SAAS. However, investors and startups in our directory span all major sectors.
Which cities in Wisconsin have the most startup activity?
The highest concentration of investors and startups in Wisconsin is in Milwaukee, Madison, Middleton. These cities have the strongest local ecosystems for fundraising and startup growth.

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