Entrepreneurship & Small Business
Idea Fund of La Crosse launches second VC fund worth over $20 million
The Idea Fund of La Crosse has launched its second venture fund focused on pre-revenue startups. Called Idea Fund II, the new venture fund has already attracted over $20 million in investment capital, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund’s goal is to raise up to $25 million.
Here are the 5 fastest growing companies in southeastern Wisconsin
After a two-year hiatus, the Future 50 program returned this year to recognize the fastest growing privately-owned businesses in...
New leader named for Milwaukee Regional Innovation Center
The board of directors for the Milwaukee Regional Innovation Center has appointed Mark Johnson to succeed Guy Mascari as executive director.Â
Wellacy Health taking part in Northwestern Mutual’s Black Founder Accelerator
The Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator (NMBFA) is officially back for a second year with a new cohort of five tech startups. The 12-week accelerator is open to Black entrepreneurs throughout the U.S. in the fintech, digital health, insurtech or data analytics industries.
Project Pitch It: Debtle aims to help consumers and companies tackle outstanding bills
An overdue bill can be one of life’s most stressful scenarios. That’s where Debtle Co. comes in.Â
The business, featured...
A Brief Case: When hiring at a startup company, how do you get potential employees to buy into your vision and make the leap...
Amina Moreau
Chief executive officer
Radious
“Hiring at an early-stage startup is filled with all sorts of challenges:Â
Where do you find...
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Biz Compass: What’s the most challenging aspect of being an entrepreneur?
Emma CarolloÂ
Founder, BlackBear Children’s Boutique
“For me, the hardest part of being an entrepreneur is trying to balance...
The Franchisee: ROM LLC (dba Stretch Zone)
The Franchise:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Stretch Zone offers 30-minute practitioner-assisted stretching sessions using a proprietary stretch method and patented...
2022 BizTimes Future 50 Winners
Future 50 companies help grow our local economy
After a two-year break, the Future 50 program is back and we...
Two Creek Farms finds success with its premium meat and cheese offerings
Wisconsinites love their meat and cheese, especially if it’s from a local business. Add in the combination of a unique product offering and multi-pronged marketing approach and you get Union Grove-based Two Creek Farms LLC, a rapidly-growing company specializing in premium meats and cheeses.
