The Wisconsin Angel Network has asked the SEC to preserve its definitions of accredited investors, according to a letter submitted this week by WAN Director Dan Blake. Currently, investors must…

Madworks Coworking announced this week it has selected the companies to participate in its inaugural accelerator program known as Madworks Coworking at UW Campus. “We were surprised and pleased with the…

The Joint Finance Committee announced today it approved the contract with Sun Mountain Kegonsa to provide fund manager services to the state. The JFC also authorized the release of $25…

Gov. Scott Walker spoke about initiatives that will help ease the burden of funding startups Wednesday at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference held at the Alliant Energy Center. “We want to…

A panel of seasoned entrepreneurs shared advice and discussed the state’s startup climate Wednesday morning at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference held at the Alliant Energy Center. Mark McGuire of Nextt,…

100state announced last week its new co-directors, Andrew Conley and Mike Fenchel, who begin officially their roles today. “100state has always had organic leadership among the … directors, so throughout…

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced Wednesday the 13 finalists that will present in the annual Governor’s Business Plan Contest during the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference next month. The finalists–13 instead of…

Madworks Coworking at University Research Park is looking to help startups in another way–through its own accelerator program, the organization announced recently. Applications are due May 25 for the inaugural…

A kickoff event for the newly created Wisconsin Innovation Awards will take place from 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Coopers Tavern, event organizers announced recently. According to its website, the WIA highlights…

Six finalists in the second annual Madison College Challenge will present their business plans in the final segment of the competition, beginning at 12:35 p.m. Friday at the Madison College Truax…