by Tech Council | Nov 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
A computing startup with Madison ties is aiming to improve advanced computing in order to accelerate innovation in fields like aviation, semiconductors and electric vehicles. FlexCompute Inc. recently raised $22 million to build a team to work toward that mission,...
by Allen | Jul 19, 2021 | Featured, NEWSROOM, Tech Council News, Uncategorized
Supporters of a $100 million venture capital fund are considering a separate bill to create the mechanism to boost young businesses. This comes after the “fund of funds” was not included in the state’s 2021-23 biennial budget. “It has been raised as...
by Allen | Dec 18, 2020 | Featured, NEWSROOM, Tech Council News, Uncategorized
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has made a $1 million impact investment in Gateway Capital Fund, a Milwaukee-based venture capital fund, the foundation said Friday. Gateway Capital is being structured to be the first venture capital investment in startup companies in...
by Allen | Dec 1, 2020 | Featured, NEWSROOM, Tech Council News, Uncategorized
Tom Still was selected to join the Board of Trustees for WiSys—a nonprofit organization that promotes research, innovation and entrepreneurship at the 11 regional comprehensive University of Wisconsin System schools. “Tom is a tireless advocate for innovation and...
by Tech Council | Aug 24, 2020 | Featured, NEWSROOM, Tech Council News, Uncategorized, WisBusiness: The Show
Welcome to “WisBusiness: The Show,” a twice-a-month Web show covering state business news and issues. MADISON – The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: The Show” spotlights Jackie Hind of Plumb Pharmaceuticals, which won the grand prize in the 2020 Wisconsin...
by Allen | May 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Milwaukee-based edtech startup Fiveable is one of eight companies selected for an accelerator produced by telecom giant AT&T. The startup, which develops live-streamed learning sessions and online communities for high school students preparing for Advanced...
