The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and the Wisconsin Technology Innovation Initiative (Wi2) announced this week a $1 million seed fund to support commercialization of medical technology developed by the University…
Five startups will be accompanying the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce next week to Silicon Valley to meet investors, the chamber announced recently. “We are confident these five companies will leave a lasting…
The Doyenne Group has announced that its first Doyenne 5x5x5 Breakfast featuring female-led ventures will be held on Wednesday, August 27 at the Madison Club. “We want to see…
American Family Insurance and Microsoft today announced their joint efforts in launching an accelerator program called Microsoft Ventures Accelerator that focuses on home automation startups. “We are focused on helping early stage companies bring new…
The Wisconsin Angel Network has asked the SEC to preserve its definitions of accredited investors, according to a letter submitted this week by WAN Director Dan Blake. Currently, investors must…
Madworks Coworking announced this week it has selected the companies to participate in its inaugural accelerator program known as Madworks Coworking at UW Campus. “We were surprised and pleased with the…
The Joint Finance Committee announced today it approved the contract with Sun Mountain Kegonsa to provide fund manager services to the state. The JFC also authorized the release of $25…
Gov. Scott Walker spoke about initiatives that will help ease the burden of funding startups Wednesday at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference held at the Alliant Energy Center. “We want to…
A panel of seasoned entrepreneurs shared advice and discussed the state’s startup climate Wednesday morning at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference held at the Alliant Energy Center. Mark McGuire of Nextt,…
100state announced last week its new co-directors, Andrew Conley and Mike Fenchel, who begin officially their roles today. “100state has always had organic leadership among the … directors, so throughout…
