Wisconsin Entrepreneurs Raised at Least $620M Last Year, Early Figures Show

During the Tech Council Innovation Network luncheon at the Whitewater University Innovation Center, the state of angel and venture capital investment in Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin’s Whitewater region was examined. Entrepreneurs in Wisconsin raised at least $620 million through 87 deals in 2022, according to preliminary figures gathered by the Wisconsin Technology Council.


The art of the pitch — and pitching art

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students showcased this in two business-related pitch contests this fall. “We do have a track record of producing ideas that do well,” Dougan said. “We’re considered one of the more elite chapters by the national organization. They certainly know us, that’s for sure.”

Professor Basu Reveals to Rotarians the Rise of Social Entrepreneurship

UW-Whitewater professor Dr. Choton Basu recently discussed the rise of social entrepreneurship with Rotarians in Newville, WI and was featured in an article by Tristan McGough in the Edgerton Reporter. Basu stated, “a new breed of entrepreneur has evolved and with them a new enterprise system is performing in three integrated ways: socially, economically and environmentally.” He explained, “the future will not allow organizations to pick between their people, the planet and profit. We believe that truly sustainable organizations must consider all three. Our solutions ensure that participants begin with the right mindset and end with a truly sustainable outcome that has a triple bottom line.”

Exclusive Interview with IT-Innovator & Social Entrepreneur Choton Basu

Choton Basu likes to work on projects that have a social impact. Things where he can provide his web 2.0 expertise to solve interesting and challenging problems that can lead to positive change around the globe. He, and one of his creations, The StriveOn App, have been incredibly useful to Tech-Prize during their idea competition. 

Whitewater University Technology Park names Elizabeth Thelen new executive director

The Whitewater University Technology Park board of directors has appointed Elizabeth Thelen, M.S. as the Whitewater University Technology Park and Community Engagement Center’s Executive Director.

UW-Whitewater Student is a Semi-Finalist in the 39th Annual CEO Global Pitch Competition

Chad Tjugum, a student at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater and a member of the UW-Whitewater Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) Chapter, took second place in the national CEO Pitch Competition. Chad pitched his company, RaritiesMarket Inc.

RoofMarketPlace Are Finalists in the WIsconsin Inno Fire Awards

RoofMarketplace are finalists in the Wisconsin Inno Fire Awards, in the Growth-Stage Company category. In its fifth year, the Wisconsin Inno Fire Awards honors individuals, companies and organizations across the state that are setting the technology ecosystem ablaze. Their marketplace for roofing project quotes closed a $5.5 million funding round this past summer. They have grown from 3 to 29 employees in the last 24 months, and are actively hiring to expand our team further.

David Gee Releases The High School Entrepreneurship Guide

David Gee recently published The High School Entrepreneurship Guide: 10-Steps to a Successful Startup. It is a great book to provide to high school entrepreneurship teachers, program managers and students. David Gee is a UW-Whitewater Entrepreneurship Lecturer, Launch Pad Co-Director, Innovation Center Mentor, and an advisor for Enactus.

Scanalytics Invited to Second Google Innovation Fair

Scanalytics was invited to the second Google Innovation Fair. The fair attracts executives from Google, Oracle, LinkedIn, and Salesforce and property firms like Cushman & Wakefield, CBRE, and others, all looking for better ways to manage properties through technology and innovation.

Wisconsin Shines As Hotspot For Battery Technology

Wisconsin-based startups have excelled at battery technology innovation in recent years, revolutionizing the way we power our electronics, vehicles and more and making the state a trailblazer in the industry. Blue Line Battery, Inc. manufacturers lithium-ion batteries specifically for forklifts. Some industrial customers have saved between $1,500 and $3,500 a month by using Blue Line batteries in their forklifts.

RoofMarketplace raises $5 million to scale company, hire in Milwaukee

RoofMarketplace, Inc., an online marketplace platform used by insurance carriers and roofing contractors to fulfill roofing claims, recently completed a $5MM Series A funding round that will be used to accelerate growth and technology development

USDA Forest Service Is Flying High Over Whitewater

The USDA Forest Service is hosting unmanned aircraft system (UAS) training for 20 national forest resource managers from across the Eastern Region and parts of Alaska at the Whitewater University Innovation Center May 16 – 27. The training will provide employees with the skills, knowledge and experience necessary to safely conduct resource management missions using UAS, which enables aircraft to be operated remotely without a pilot or crew on board.

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