Rock River Capital Partners

About The Fund

Rock River Capital Partners is a venture capital firm based in Madison, Wisconsin, epitomizing the essence of Venture Capital for the New Midwest. With a deep commitment to fostering the growth of the Midwest's entrepreneurial ecosystem, they actively invest in startups and early-stage companies that bring technical innovation and disruption to their respective industries. Their investment focus is broad, yet industry agnostic, with a particular interest in companies that demonstrate an initial product/market fit and are positioned for growth. They typically invest between $500,000 and $1,000,000, aligning their support with companies that show potential for high-impact success. Rock River Capital holds a strong belief in supporting their portfolio companies beyond just financial input; thus, they reserve significant funds for follow-on investment to aid these companies in later rounds. Additionally, they aim to add value through strategic guidance, preferring to lead investments and take a board seat to actively participate in company progression. The fund manages $23 million in assets and leverages their network to provide entrepreneurship-inclined Midwest companies with expertise, capital, and connections to global markets. The team is led by partners Andy Walker, who brings over ten years of entrepreneurial experience with technical expertise in data science strategy, analytics, and engineering, and Christopher Eckstrom, who combines his institutional investing background and investment banking expertise to support and nurture the growth of innovative ventures.