Meet Ed Javier, WEDC’s new entrepreneurship program director
WEDC's new entrepreneurship program director, Ed Javier, brings plenty of startup experience to his new role. Read More
Q&A with Tobi LeMahieu, Regional Business Fund Inc.
The Regional Business Fund Inc. (RBF) is a nonprofit economic development corporation whose purpose is to promote business and economic development in west central Wisconsin. RBF offers low-interest loan funds to businesses that expand within the region, diversify the economy, add new technology, revitalize buildings in the region's downtowns and create quality jobs and capital investment in the region. Read More
Investor Profile: 30Ventures
30Ventures is an early-stage health care and biotechnology venture capital firm focused on high-potential, capital-efficient companies raising series A and B financing. Read More
Company Profile: ImageMover
Read about ageMover, a medical imaging software company that connects photos, video and outside medical images with enterprise imaging and electronic health record systems. Read More
Venture with Impact creates ‘workation’ program for pro bono projects
Do you have a skill set you’d like to lend to a worthwhile endeavor overseas, but you’re not sure how to make that happen? Then tap into Venture with Impact, a “workation” program that matches working professionals with pro bono projects abroad that align with their talents. Read More
LÜM wins Pressure Chamber competition
LÜM, a social music discovery app, has been named the winner of the 2018 Pressure Chamber competition. Read More
Wisconsin Inno’s inaugural State of Innovation unpacks startups’ impact around the state
Wisconsin's rich culture of entrepreneurship was highlighted at the first State of Innovation meetup held by Wisconsin Inno on Aug. 1 at Industrious in Madison. Read More
Hatch events continue to pay dividends for startups
The idea was simple: create a way to connect entrepreneurs with funding, and in the process, help them get comfortable with pitching
Wisconsin’s growing corporate venture capital landscape fuels startup growth
A strong economy means investors and businesses are looking for lucrative expansion opportunities and new models to capitalize on growth potential. One trend spurred by the current climate is the rise of corporate venture capital (CVC) entities. Fortune 500 companies and other well-heeled organizations are spinning off dedicated CVC arms that represent a growing source of available capital, including several calling Wisconsin home. Read More
StartingBlock opens startup hub in downtown Madison
Read about StartingBlock, a hub for startups that recently opened in downtown Madison. Read More
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