Bascom Ventures

What is Bascom Ventures?

Bascom Ventures is a venture capital firm connecting University of Wisconsin alumni investors, entrepreneurs, and friends through a community-focused approach to venture investing. Established in 2017 with headquarters in Chicago, IL, Bascom Ventures is managed by Alumni Ventures Group, an organization known for its network-powered venture capital model.

They offer a diversified venture portfolio of Wisconsin-connected startups across various industries, including IT (& TMT), Media, Business Solutions, FinTech (& Financial Services), Entertainment (& Sports), CleanTech, HealthTech (& Fitness), Gaming (& eSports), Logistics (& Distribution), Material Science, Medical Devices (& Hospital Services), Aerospace (& Defense), Healthcare (& Wellness), Consumer, and Pharmaceutical (& Medicine).Bascom Ventures is unique in creating a venture fund each year, maximizing opportunities for investors through annual fundraising cycles and enabling access to co-investment syndication ventures.

The firm has made notable investments in companies such as Axiom Space, Mythical Games, and Wheels Up, reflecting its commitment to supporting alumni-led enterprises.

Their investments range from seed to Series B funding, with a maximum investment of $5,000,000, a minimum investment of $100,000, and an investment sweet spot of around $1,500,000.Dedicated to fostering the Wisconsin alumni community's power and potential, Bascom Ventures’ portfolio showcases a breadth of innovative ventures, from early-stage startups to growth-stage companies.

The firm aims to address long-term growth needs for its investors by providing disciplined analytics and high-quality deals that are typically vetted by top venture capital firms.

In doing so, Bascom Ventures democratizes access to promising deals and resources that can help propel businesses to new heights.Additionally, Bascom Ventures offers resources such as a Secure Data Room, performance data, investor rewards, and fund policies to ensure investors are well-informed and engaged.

Their website features news content at the intersection of entrepreneurship, venture capital, and shared University of Wisconsin alma mater stories, highlighting the ongoing evolution of their investments and the impact of the Badger network.

The site also provides access to an expansive investment team, testimonials from successful collaborations, and a detailed view of the portfolio's diverse range of sectors and stages, solidifying the firm as a welcome solution for fulfilling the growth needs of investors.

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We invest in venture capital and private equity opportunities across various sectors.