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Report Shows Decrease in Early Stage Deals

In 2017, the total funding decreased and fewer Wisconsin startups raised investment capital, according to a report from the Wisconsin Technology Council. “This may just be a temporary case of…

Bill Eliminates Fee on Capital Raised

Gov. Scott Walker signed into law today a bill that eliminates a longstanding fee on angel and venture capital raised by qualifying C corporations organized in states outside of Wisconsin. According…

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YES! Student Contest Open

Middle and high school students can apply online by 5 p.m. April 2 for the 2017 Wisconsin Youth Entrepreneurs in Science, a statewide youth business plan contest, organizers announced recently….

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WI 26th in ITIF Rankings

Wisconsin scored its highest ranking to date in the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation’s (ITIF) New Economy Index, coming in 26th, the Wisconsin Technology Council reported today. According to a release,…

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Allen Dines to Receive Award at ESS

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that Allen Dines will receive the 2017 Excellence in Entrepreneurial Education award at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, taking place Nov. 15-16 at the…

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Shannon to be Inducted to Hall of Fame

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation creator Tom Shannon will be inducted into the Wisconsin Investor Hall of Fame Nov. 15, as part of the Wisconsin…

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WI Early Stage Investments on Rise

Early-stage investments are increasing in Wisconsin, according to a report by the Wisconsin Technology Council. According to a release, 137 companies raised investment capital last year, which is up seven percent…

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Gulbrandsen Selected for Hall of Fame

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that former Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) leader Carl Gunbrandsen will be inducted into the Wisconsin Investor Hall of Fame Nov. 16, as part…

Jan Eddy to be Honored at ESS

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that Jan Eddy will receive the 2016 Excellence in Entrepreneurial Education award at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, taking place Nov. 16-17 at the…

Midwest Investors to Kick Off ESS

The Wisconsin Technology Council announced today that a panel of Midwest investors who represent new funds with a combined total of more than $200 million in assets will kick off…