Milwaukee-based The Way Out made headlines with its innovative program connecting justice-involved jobseekers with employment opportunities, is now extending its services to U.S. military veterans—a vital step in supporting their transition to civilian careers. The Way Out has announced a strategic partnership with Semper Forward and Mission Wisconsin, two organizations dedicated to helping U.S. veterans … The Way Out expands reach to U.S. veterans with strategic partnership
This fall, MKE Tech Hub Coalition’s FOR-M Tech Startup Incubator is celebrating a significant milestone as it kicks off its 10th cohort on September 16th. Established in the fall of 2019, the incubator program has played a crucial role in fostering Milwaukee’s tech startup ecosystem over the past five years. Since its inception, more than … FOR-M Tech Startup Incubator Launches 10th Cohort as It Marks Its 5th Year
When identical twins Ben and John Teich were growing up, one of their favorite nights of the week was family boardgame night. “If mom was in charge, the game would be Yahtzee or Sequence,” John said. “My pick was always Monopoly, but no one ever wanted to play because it takes so long.” “We all … Mythic Gems: TNT Creative Gaming’s first boardgame
For many, the success of a business is a source of inspiration, but for Naveen Kankate, it was the failure of a business that inspired him to launch his startup. The turning point came when Hangout MKE, a lower Eastside café and activity center, closed its doors. Kankate mourned the loss of the community gathering … StayThanks: a tech startup that celebrates Milwaukee
Wisconsin-based Birdie Bombs secured an investment deal on the Season 11 finale of TV show “Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch” with panel investor Rogers Healy, owner and CEO of Morrison Seger Venture Capital Partners. The deal will accelerate the company’s growth and expansion plans. Launched in 2023, Kyle Schiedemeyer and his silent partner created a line of … Birdie Bombs secures deal on ‘Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch’
With the year more than half over, year-end lists will soon dominate the newsfeeds. To get ahead of the trend, let’s examine Wisconsin’s most active investors during the first half of 2024. According to PitchBook, the following is a list of venture capital and angel investors based in Wisconsin who have made three or more … A mid-year look at Wisconsin investors
Healthcare is big business in the United States. Americans are projected to spend $4.9 trillion on healthcare in 2024. For many, health insurance acts as a safety net to offset the cost of medical services. In 2023, the average annual premium for health insurance in the United States was $8,435 for individuals and $23,968 for … Congruity Health tackles healthcare costs
According to PitchBook, Wisconsin startups raised just over $6 million in July. Milwaukee-based Renaissant was the state’s biggest raiser for the month. The company raised $5 million of Series A venture funding in a deal led by TitletownTech on July 15. Venture 53, NFI Ventures, Perot Jain, and Interlock Partners also participated in the round.
The Milwaukee startup ecosystem was introduced to Technova Industries when the security technology company participated in MKE Tech Hub Coalition’s FOR-M startup incubator. The Madison-based company was awarded a $10,000 grant at the close of the program in November 2023, and the team behind this cutting-edge technology has not stopped moving since. Although the company … Technova Industries: From FOR-M to the frontier of security technology
For most people, messy kids just mean stained carpeting and mountains of laundry. For Rick Kellow and Beth Auehl, having messy kids sparked the idea for a multi-million-dollar business. It all began one night in the family’s theater room. “I went downstairs to check on the kids playing video games. There were spilled cans of … GreatPlate: A Wisconsin-made innovation