Badger Fund raises $10 million from private investors
The Badger Fund of Funds has raised more than $10 million from private investors, doubling the amount it needed to raise under state law....
Doyenne Group triples amount it sought for fund aimed at women and minority entrepreneurs
The Doyenne Group's Heather Wentler says it's "amazing" her group tripled the amount of money sought for a fund aimed at women and minority...
Married couple’s startup helps others with end-of-life plans
When Michelle Braddock’s father died, she became embroiled in a process that would take her the better part of a year.
Michelle and her husband,...
Phoenix Nuclear Labs lands Army contracts worth $3.6 million
Phoenix Nuclear Labs has landed U.S. Army contracts totaling $3.6 million that will help the army detect defective munitions and find hidden explosives.
The...
Polco CEO thrilled as he wins Pressure Chamber Pitch Night
Polco co-founder and CEO Nick Mastronardi says he’s thrilled his company won last night’s annual Pressure Chamber Pitch Night in Madison.
“It’s amazing,” he...
Report finds ‘real growth’ in Madison tech, mixed picture for state
Madison’s high tech job growth far outpaced the national average, but Milwaukee’s was nearly stagnant, according to a new report from the Brookings Institution....
State tech leaders say another dead-last startup ranking is ‘wake-up call’
Wisconsin tech leaders say the state’s failure to break out of its dead-last ranking in startup activity should be a “wake-up call” to policymakers....
Stratatech acquisition another ‘success story’ for Madison biotech industry
Madison-based Stratatech Corp. is getting acquired by the British pharmaceutical company Mallinckrodt.
Terms of the acquisition, which is expected to close this year, were...
Tesla lawyer tells Madison startups to expect ‘resistance’ from status quo
A UW-Madison alum who’s now a lawyer at Tesla Motors warned Madison startup leaders they’ll face a lot of resistance as they try to...
Uber Pitch brings entrepreneurs together with investors
Michael Dando wants to bring hip hop to Madison’s classrooms.
And he’s planning a forum that brings together local teachers and students who already...
WIN panel urges keeping strong patent protections
The U.S. patent system has come under attack in recent years from opponents who say it kills innovation and stifles competition. Other critics charge...
Zach Brandon: Madison’s health tech leaders should ‘brag’ about the area
Madison chamber President Zach Brandon says Epic’s growth in the Madison area is a “trend line, an anomaly.”
Brandon said yesterday the Madison...
