The Idea Fund of La Crosse has raised $31.5 million for a second venture capital fund, targeting startups in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. The VC firm yesterday announced the fund, which aims to invest in …
Entrepreneurship
‘Diligent (Baker’s) Dozen’ to Present Live June 5 at Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Milwaukee
Finalists representing a mix of tech-based sectors in Wisconsin’s early-stage economy will present live to judges and others Wednesday, June 5, in Milwaukee as part of the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. The presentations …
Business & Entrepreneurship Clinic: Student Consultants Play a Pivotal Role in Mentoring and Supporting Clients
The Business & Entrepreneurship (B&E) Clinic stands out as a program that offers free business advice and services to Wisconsin-based small businesses and entrepreneurs. Established in August of 2013, the clinic, funded by the Wisconsin …
Spring is for Social: Second Semester in the StartUp Learning Community
During spring semester, residents of the StartUp Learning Community—a residence hall-based group of 64 self-selected first year students who are interested in entrepreneurship—can register to take the super popular seminar course, MHR 321: Social Entrepreneurship. …