2021 Entrepreneurs’ Conference
OnlineWes Schroll, chief executive officer and founder of Fetch Rewards, will speak June 3 during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Conference via vFairs, an award-winning virtual platform.
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Different ‘flavors’ of state funds of funds on tap for June 3 Entrepreneurs’ Conference
Online EventThe Midwestern trend of creating “funds of funds” to advance young companies and the startup economy will be discussed by a panel of experts June 3 during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Conference via vFairs, an award-winning virtual platform.
Learn more about the ‘Wisconsin Portfolio’ at TitletownTech July 26
Titletown Tech 1025 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay, WI, United StatesWhat angel and venture capital means to the Wisconsin economy will be a topic of a series of free meetings that will begin 3:30 p.m. July 26 at Green Bay’s TitletownTech with a report based on the new “Wisconsin Portfolio” report. Meet Tech Council Investor Networks Director Joe Kremer, who will review the annual report and answer questions from entrepreneurs, investors and others who attend.
Forward Fest 2021 – Doyenne 5x5x5 Pitch Event, Aug 18
Online EventA pitch event like no other! Doyenne's 5x5x5 pitch contest highlights women-led ventures from ALL business sectors, from initial launch through early growth stages.
Apply for three chances to pitch at Early Stage Symposium – Deadline Sept. 24
Online EventApplications are being accepted now (deadline Sept. 24) from young companies that want to tell their stories to investors at our annual Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, planned for an in-person format Nov. 3-4 at Madison’s Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.
Investors will meet with emerging companies at 2021 Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium
Monona Terrace Convention Center 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, United StatesA growing list of investors from Wisconsin, the Upper Midwest and beyond will meet with emerging companies that take part in the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, to be held in person Nov. 3-4 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison.
Funds you should know: Hear from Milwaukee-area investor groups at Jan. 13 luncheon in Wauwatosa
Innovation Accelerator 1225 Discovery Parkway, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesLearn more about Milwaukee-area early stage investment funds when the Tech Council Innovation Network kicks off its 2022 luncheon schedule Thursday, Jan. 13 at the UW-Milwaukee Innovation Accelerator.
Doyene Group Spring Investor Accelerator – Women Funding Women
Online EventThe Investor Accelerator blends online learning, virtual workshops, and partnership events to build women’s financial knowledge and ability to evaluate companies, make smart investments, and remain engaged after deals are made. We do all of this while keeping legal and tax implications in mind to explain risk and create a safe space where questions are encouraged for increased learning.
Record early stage investments in 2021 topic of Feb. 22 Tech Council luncheon in Madison
Sheraton Hotel 706 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, United StatesWisconsin early stage companies collectively raised at least $810 million from angel and venture capitalists in 2021, shattering the state’s previous record and continuing a six-year upward trend. What does the investment surge mean for Wisconsin? Join us Tuesday, Feb. 22, for a deeper look at deal data collected by the Wisconsin Technology Council and to hear from an investor and company executive who were part of the record-breaking year.
Doyenne 5x5x5 Pitch Event – Application deadline June 17
Online Event5 women-led ventures, 5 minutes to pitch, one receives a $5,000 grant: Doyenne hosts our 5x5x5 event approximately twice a year. The funds we award help founders take the next leap towards success, and/or position the company for initial investment opportunities.
Pressure Chamber 2022 Applications Due July 11
Majestic Theater 115 King Street, Madison, WI, United StatesThe Chamber is now accepting applications for this year’s Pressure Chamber startup initiative, which returns on Aug. 16 during Forward Festival, Wisconsin’s largest technology and entrepreneurship festival.
Pressure Chamber 2022, Aug. 16
Majestic Theater 115 King Street, Madison, WI, United StatesApplicants for Pressure Chamber go through a screening process that may include presentations with prominent Wisconsin investors. From there, a select number of companies will be chosen to pitch to a panel of out-of-state investors, business executives and a live audience during Forward Fest. In addition to receiving the coveted “golden suitcase,” the winning company will also get a reserved spot in the Chamber’s exclusive Greater Madison startup meetings with top Silicon Valley investment firms this fall.
Partnering meetings with Illumina on Oct 18 – Sign up by Sept 30
UW Madison Varsity Hall Union South, 1308 W. Dayton St., Madison, WI, United StatesSign up for 1:1 partnering meetings with Illumina in Madison, Wisconsin on October 18, 2022. Illumina is eager to meet with entrepreneurs, innovators, and collaborators for 1:1 meetings in Madison.
2022 BioForward Wisconsin Biohealth Summit
Overture Center for the Arts 201 State Street, Madison, WI, United StatesBioForward Wisconsin’s annual Biohealth Summit is the largest of its kind in Wisconsin and serves as a platform to celebrate Wisconsin biohealth community successes and collaborate on what’s next for our booming industry. SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS: Meet and network with industry peers, executives, investors, and researchers...
BioForward and WARF Plenary Session Welcoming Illumina & Illumina Accelerator, Oct 17
UW Madison Varsity Hall Union South, 1308 W. Dayton St., Madison, WI, United StatesJoin us for an interactive, in-person VC & startup panel and networking reception at University of Wisconsin, Madison, Varsity Hall to learn more about Illumina, Illumina Accelerator, and trends in Venture Capital investing.
WTC Early Stage Symposium – Navigating Choppy Waters
Monona Terrace Convention Center 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, United StatesThe Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium will be held Nov. 9-10, 2022 in Madison. More than 500 people are expected to attend the conference from across the state. Companies will have plenty of chances to interact with angel and venture investors from Wisconsin and beyond.
From biotech to craft beer, learn about diverse Japan-Wisconsin ties during Nov. 16 free webinar
Webinar“Japan and Wisconsin: Quiet partners in a turbulent world” will feature a panel discussion among executives who conduct trans-Pacific business on a regular basis or who are gearing up to do so.
Meet VC 414: New, women-led early stage fund topic of May 11 Tech Council luncheon in Wauwatosa
Innovation Accelerator 1225 Discovery Parkway, Wauwatosa, WI, United StatesFounded by venture capitalist and angel investor Jennifer Abele and former BMO Harris executive Raquel Filmanowicz, VC 414 launched early this year with a specific goal in mind: to help underrepresented founders grow their businesses and create generational wealth. Learn more about the fund, which made its first investment this month, by attending the Thursday, May 11, Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Wauwatosa.
Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce Pressure Chamber Competition Deadline: July 7
OnlineThis pitch competition is for new and emerging greater Madison area companies currently raising or planning to raise investment capital. Finalists will be chosen to pitch to a panel of out-of-state investors, business executives and a live audience on August 22 during Forward Fest. Deadline to register July 7.
gener8tor Milwaukee Showcase
Discovery World Science and Technology Museum Milwaukee 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesIn partnership with Michael Best, BizTimes Media and Milwaukee Founders Community, gener8tor is proud to host our gener8tor Milwaukee Accelerator 2023 Showcase. This cohort of passionate founders is committed to solving problems across many industries, from translation services to AI-enabled education, and they want to share it all with you!
WTC – The state of early stage investing in Wisconsin: How’s 2023 so far? Learn more Sept. 26 in Madison
Sheraton Hotel 706 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, United StatesJoin us for an update on Wisconsin’s angel and venture activity Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon in Madison.
Apply for three chances to pitch at Early Stage Symposium
OnlineApplications are being accepted now from young companies that want to tell their stories to investors at our annual Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium. The deadline to apply online is 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6.
Early Stage Symposium
Monona Terrace Convention Center 1 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI, United StatesThe conference will features National keynote speakers and targeted panel discussions featuring leading entrepreneurs, investors and others tied to the tech sector making an impact nationwide.