Looking to Fund Your Startup in Madison?
Madison entrepreneurs enjoy a wealth of options when it comes to capital.
Access to capital is abundant in Wisconsin, with several funding opportunities available to Madison entrepreneurs and startups through private companies, nonprofits and the state.
In the Madison Region, the Wisconsin Angel Network is operated by the Wisconsin Technology Council and provides information to companies and investors on equity investment in Wisconsin.
Some of the Angel Network investors that actively invest in companies are Wisconsin Investment Partners, Venture Management and Stateline Angels, which are located in the region.
Another resource for entrepreneurs and expanding small businesses is Madison-based 4490 Ventures, which assists technology-based startups by providing investment funding that ranges between $1.5 million and $4 million. 4490 Ventures prefers to invest in startups located in the Upper Midwest.
The BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation invests in early-stage companies that can potentially create quality jobs for generations to come. Over its 10-year history, BrightStar has pumped more than $6 million into a variety of entrepreneurial projects.
Other capital resources available in Madison include American Family Ventures, HealthX Ventures and Badger Fund of Funds. Additional information can be found here.
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