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Capital & Finance

Wisconsin VC funding for December 2025

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According to PitchBook, Wisconsin startups raised at least $7.61 million in disclosed funding in December 2025.

Milwaukee-based 7Rivers raised $4.6 million through SAFE notes that were converted into equity from undisclosed investors on Dec. 29, 2025. This deal brings the company’s total capital raised to $10.6 million.

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Wisconsin VC funding for February 2026

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