Wisc Partners

What is Wisc Partners?

WISC Partners is a venture capital firm located in Madison, Wisconsin, dedicated to fostering growth and building wealth through strategic operating capital for entrepreneurs.

Specializing in a range of industries, including Software (Web Marketplace SaaS, etc.), IT & TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications), CleanTech, HealthTech & Fitness, Material Science, Life Science, and Mobile, they offer a comprehensive approach to assisting early-stage companies.

Their investment philosophy centers on more than just funding; they are company builders committed to providing substantial post-investment engagement.

WISC Partners stands out with their Wisconsin Inflection Stage Capital (WISC), a regional Expansion and Acceleration Fund characterized by a significant level of involvement after investment, delivering valuable company building experience, expansive corporate development networks, and collaborative executive support to afford a portfolio of companies with every potential advantage and opportunity for success.

A notable aspect of their operation is the unique partnership with the UW-Madison College of Engineering, facilitating a beneficial exchange between public research and private enterprise.

WISC Partners shares insights and lessons gathered from years of building successful companies through an e-book, intending to aid other entrepreneurs in their journeys to success. Open to forging new partnerships, they invite interested parties to connect and explore potential collaborations.

The organization prides itself on combining Silicon Valley's expertise with Midwestern drive, positioning themselves as the preferred choice for expansion and acceleration capital for growing companies.

What they say:

We are a firm dedicated to empowering founders with essential resources for development.

What we look for: We invest in entrepreneurs with the potential to build great companies, providing strategic operating capital.