Bascom Ventures
Through capital, expertise & connections to a global network, Rock River Capital exists to forward the ideas & hard work of the Midwest into great companies.
Funding and Investment Sources in Wisconsin
Rock River Capital Partners
Through capital, expertise & connections to a global network, Rock River Capital exists to forward the ideas & hard work of the Midwest into great companies.
Idea Fund of La Crosse
We know great ideas are not limited to Silicon Valley. That’s why the Idea Fund partners with seed- and early-stage startup businesses across the state. We support Wisconsin’s best entrepreneurs, people who are solving challenging problems with passion and drive. We bring capital, connections and years of experience building exceptional businesses, all laser-focused on helping you accelerate your vision.
Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures: Craig Schelder
Are you passionate about helping people live life differently? Imagine what's possible when we join forces: the strength and scale of a Fortune 100 company combined with the expereince of a successful start-up plus your drive to reimagine the way things should be. Together we can harness innovation to beocme the future of financial security.
Northwestern Mutual Cream City Venture Capital
Cream City VC is another way we're showing our commitment to MKE by investing in making our city an even more vibrant hub for 21st centruy business. Cream City VC is dedicated to investing solely in startups based in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Lakeshore Angels
Focused on mezzanine financing between debt and common equity, seeking later-stage companies with strong cash flow in Sheboygan and nearby counties.
Chippewa Valley Angel Investor Network
Providing private equity financing for early stage and startup entrepreneurial ventures in the greater Chippewa Valley.
Hyde Park Venture Capital: Ira Weiss
HPVP is an early stage venture fund focused on software startups between $500K to $3M in revenue located in the Midwest. The firm looks to help these startups to raise their first institutional round of capital.
Great Oaks Venture Capital: John Philosophos
$100 million venture fund based in NYC focusing efforts and funding for Wisconsin businesses.
Golden Angels Investors: Tim Keane
Seed and early stage investments focused on healthcare and technology ventures, focused on adding value, in addition to capital, through its network of 100 members.