Laura Markewicz founded Lotza in 2023 because she wanted more from her time. The Marquette graduate still likes to gather with her friends for a night on the town, but things have changed since she was a student. These days, the serial entrepreneur and mom of three no longer has the time to spend on … Lotza aims to elevate the drinking experience
The Water Council announced that Scott Beightol, partner at Milwaukee law firm Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, has been appointed the new chairman of its board of directors. “Now more than ever, the world needs water solutions in the form of new technology and improved water stewardship,” Beightol said. “I’m eager to build on The … Beightol to lead The Water Council board
Secchi, a Milwaukee-based Software as a Service (SaaS) company that created human resources-focused software designed to track and manage employee performance, made headlines in 2023 when it raised a friends and family funding round of $1 million. Since then, the company has made significant gains. According to Secchi President Mike White, the company experienced a … Secchi soars into 2024
Hundred Acre founder, Chris Corkery, has created an endless summer in Milwaukee’s Century City neighborhood. Founded in 2022, Corkey operates one of Wisconsin’s largest vertical hydroponic urban farms. Tucked inside of a 5,000 square-foot former factory, the company produces 40,000 pounds of non-GMO greens annually, all without pesticides or herbicides. The farm sells its greens … Urban farm operates ‘green assembly line’ in the city
Even if you are one of the few Milwaukeeans who has yet to taste goodies baked by A Goodman’s Desserts, you likely recognize the face of its founder, Alan Goodman. He appeared on season six of Project Pitch It, won Rev-Up MKE in 2019, was one of the entrepreneurs featured in the Invest Black MKE … Goodman predicts sweet success in 2024
Daniel Murray founded FuzzPop Workshop, a Milwaukee-based multimedia production studio in 2021. The company specializes in immersive local art and is the creator of the popular Deep Lake Future art exhibit at Var Gallery. The art experience features interactive sculptural elements, hidden passageways, projection mapping, and a 3D soundscape. The well-attended exhibit has been extended … FuzzPop Workshop creates art and opportunities
The MKE Tech Hub Coalition announced that Joe Poeschl has joined the organization as its Director of Engagement. The non-profit organization was formed in October 2019 by a group of local businesses focused on advancing technology and innovation in the region. Collectively, Accenture, Advocate Aurora Health, Johnson Controls, Kohls, Northwestern Mutual and Rockwell Automation initially … Poeschl joins MKE Tech Hub
e-States wants to help investors build wealth like the wealthy do, through real estate investments. Cousins Matthew and Sean Schneider launched e-States in 2023 with the goal of democratizing real estate investing. Using blockchain technology, the company allows investors to invest in commercial real estate projects at entry points as low as $1,000. “Everyone should … e-States brings real estate investing to the masses
LeaseCrunch, a Milwaukee-based SaaS company that provides software for the lease accounting industry, announced that it received a capital investment from Aquiline Capital Partners for an undisclosed amount. The New York-based venture capital firm was founded in 2005. According to Pitchbook, the firm has 69 companies in its active portfolio and its median deal size … LeaseCrunch secures investment; continues to scale
Each month, MSUN takes a look at funding of Wisconsin-based startups. Now, let’s take a look at Wisconsin-based investors. According to Pitchbook, there are 1,420 active Venture Capital, Angel Group and Individual Angel investors headquartered in Wisconsin. Of those investors, 26 made investments in 2023. Sixteen of those investors made two or more startup investments … A look at Wisconsin Investors in 2023