Since 2017, Women’s Entrepreneurship Week (WEW) brings together Milwaukee women and nonbinary business owners and professionals for a week of workshops, keynote events and network-building. The annual series returns May 6-10 with the theme “Building the Table.” Over 65 women and non-binary entrepreneurs and leaders will speak during the weeklong event. On Friday, May 10 … Milwaukee Celebrates Women’s Entrepreneurship Week
Lakeland University student Micheala Heling has been playing softball since she was old enough to swing a bat. She inherited the love of the game from her father, Michael. After played competitively though high school, she decided to hang her cleats up when she started college to focus on her studies. But the game still … Heling knocks it out of the park with Protean Footwear
On Monday, May 13, 2024, the entrepreneurial community will converge at Ward4 for the FOR-M Founder Showcase Spring 2024. The event will showcase the innovation and creativity of 24 emerging businesses from Southeastern Wisconsin and beyond. The event will offer attendees a glimpse into the diverse landscape of entrepreneurship. From AI-driven apps to consumer products, … FOR-M Founder Showcase Highlights Emerging Businesses
According to PitchBook data, 30 Wisconsin-based startup companies raised at least $119.48 million in venture capital in the first quarter of 2024. Wisconsin investors led eight deals, resulting in $86.72 million invested in companies headquartered in the state. Eleven documented Q1 investments came from startup accelerators. Plug and Play Tech Center out of Sunnyvale, California, … A second look at Q1 VC funding
The UW-Milwaukee Research Foundation, The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Office of Technology Development, and Marquette University’s Office of University Relations presented the Annual First Look Forum last week. Hosted by WEC Energy Group, founders, funders, and other members of the Milwaukee startup ecosystem gathered at the company headquarters to learn about innovations with the potential … A second look at First Look Forum
Flamingo Electric plans to revolutionize inland lake boats. And it knows it can do it because the company founders have done it before. The team behind Seven Marine, the one-time manufacturers of the world’s largest outboard motor and later acquired by Volvo Penta in 2017, has reunited. Co-founders and brothers Brian and Eric Davis share … Flamingo Electric: Revolutionizing boating
MADISON, Wis. – Six new fast-growing startup companies from across the country have each been selected to receive a $100,000 investment and participate in the gener8tor Madison startup accelerator program. The capital invested in this cohort will come from a new gener8tor fund that will invest primarily in Wisconsin-headquartered companies, or those with the potential … gener8tor Madison invests $600K into six new startups
According to PitchBook, Wisconsin startups raised at least $12 million in March. Madison-based cybersecurity company Sprocket Security raised $8 million of Series A venture funding in a deal led by Blueprint Equity on March 28, 2024. Capital Midwest Fund also participated in the round. Headline-makers, Midwest Games, raised $3.32 million of venture funding in a … Wisconsin VC Funding for March 2024
The Milwaukee-based non-profit Visionary League, “a diversity and inclusion organization that connects people of minority representation to opportunities in the IT and creative services industries,” is hosting Women, Wine & Tech 5.0: A Focus on Mental Health on Thursday, April 25th at Pilot Project Brewing. Emcee LaShonda Hill, Vice President of HR Contact & Transaction … Women, Wine & Tech Returns
Food and Beverage industry newcomer, Lotza, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, is a finalist in the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Competition. Launched in 2023, Lotza is an alcohol-free “carbonated drink mixer made with real fruit, plants, vitamins, and adaptogens.” The beverage company is competing in the Advanced Manufacturing category. The Wisconsin Technology Council recently announced the … Lotza named WI Gov’s BPC finalist