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Rock River Capital

Rock River Capital Closes 1st Fund

Rock River Capital Partners raised $23 million in capital commitments from more than 50 investors in its first fund, called Rock River Capital Partners Fund I, the organization announced today….

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Nov. 19, 2018

For the week of Nov. 19, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Pitches, Presentations 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19 at Filament Games: Madison Women in Tech – PANEL: Tech…

LocknCharge, TechDech Win Chamber Award

The team of LocknCharge & TechDech won the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Most Innovative Company award today at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. LocknCharge manages storage for digital…

The Week Ahead

The Week Ahead Nov. 12, 2018

For the week of Nov. 12, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Pitches, Presentations 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 at Dreambank: 1 Million Cups – Mad Local Food Group, LLC dba…

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Blexx Wins ESS Pitch Olympics

A company that is building a device for hypodermic needle disposal won the 14th annual Elevator Pitch Olympics Thursday at the Monona Terrace during the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium. A panel of…

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StartingBlock Creates Social Initiative

StartingBlock Madison has partnered with the American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact and Associated Bank to create a social impact initiative, the organization announced recently. According to…

Wisconsin Tech Council

Neis to be Inducted to Investor Hall of Fame

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced recently that Venture Investors Director John Neis will be inducted into the Wisconsin Investor Hall of Fame Nov. 7, as part of the Wisconsin Early…

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The Week Ahead Nov. 5, 2018

For the week of Nov. 5, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Pitches, Presentations 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 at Dreambank: 1 Million Cups – Doyenne  Professional Development, Workshops 4:30-6:30…

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WARF’s CVO to be Introduced at ESS

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) will introduce its new Chief Venture Officer Michael Partsch on Nov. 7 during the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, the organization announced today. According to a…

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The Week Ahead Oct. 29, 2018

For the week of Oct. 29, here’s what’s happening in Madison’s startup scene: Pitches, Presentations 8-9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 at Dreambank: 1 Million Cups – Feelings at Work Professional Development,…