Tag Archives: 4490 Ventures

4490 Ventures Invests in QualSights

Madison’s 4490 Ventures led a $7.7 million Series A financing round for QualSights, the company announced recently. The Chicago-based QualSights is a technology platform that captures offline consumer behavior data…

Panel: UW Comp Sci Producing Quality Talent

The University of Wisconsin Computer Sciences program is churning out a lot of talent for area employers, according to a panel discussion at the monthly Wisconsin Innovation Network luncheon held Tuesday…

Company Profile: 4490 Ventures

The landscape of investment capital in Wisconsin has changed dramatically in the past few years. Since 2013, Wisconsin has seen the launch of funds such as BrightStar Wisconsin, Angels on the…

4490 Ventures Selects Leader

A $30 million venture capital fund has its first general partner. The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) and the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) announced Tuesday that Greg Robinson…

ESS Panel Provides Investment Update

More investment capital is on the horizon, according to “Emerging Funds” panelists at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium Wednesday at the Monona Terrace. Chris Prestigiacomo of the State of Wisconsin…

Chancellor Hopes UW Can Spur Entrepreneurship

The audience at the monthly Wisconsin Innovation Network luncheon Tuesday at the Sheraton Hotel heard new University of Wisconsin Chancellor Rebecca Blank explain how the university can “reach beyond its…

WARF, State Investment Board Launch Venture Fund

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and the State of Wisconsin Investment Board are partnering to launch a venture fund that focuses on IT companies, the organizations announced today during the…