Brightstar Wisconsin Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, focusing on providing venture capital and equity funds to early-stage companies. The foundation primarily invests in seed-stage rounds, with a strong emphasis on supporting startups in Wisconsin. Their typical investment size ranges from $50,000 to $250,000, though they have participated in larger rounds as well.
The foundation's portfolio includes a diverse range of companies across various sectors, including healthcare (EmOpti, Moxe Health), technology (AkitaBox, Ideawake), and consumer goods (Bright Cellars, Wantable). Brightstar Wisconsin Foundation aims to foster economic growth and innovation in Wisconsin by providing not only capital but also mentorship and resources to help startups succeed.
Brightstar Wisconsin Foundation - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments50
Current Portfolio Count36
Total Portfolio Exits2
Top Investment Stages
Seed35 (72.9%)
Series Unknown9 (18.8%)
Series A2 (4.2%)
Angel1 (2.1%)
Convertible Note1 (2.1%)
Stage Mix
Seed 73%Series Unknown 19%Series A 4%Angel 2%Convertible Note 2%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Brightstar Wisconsin Foundation - Classification
- Also Known As
- BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation Inc.
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
- ISIC
- 9499Activities of other membership organizations n.e.c.
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- NAICS
- 813000Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
- 813200Grantmaking and Giving Services
- 813210Grantmaking and Giving Services
- 813211Grantmaking Foundations
- 813900Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations
- 813920Professional Organizations
- 810000Other Services (except Public Administration)
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6730Trusts
- 6732Educational, Religious, And Charitable Trusts
- 8600Membership Organizations
- 8690Membership Organizations, Not Elsewhere Classified
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end