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Technology based news from around the state - and the world!BizTimes Milwaukee: Semifinalists named for 2024 Governor’s Business Plan Contest
A group of 52 semi-finalists from across the state is moving forward in this year’s Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Out of those 52 semi-finalists, who were selected by an independent panel of 70 judges, 18 are companies representing southeastern Wisconsin....
WisBusiness: Venture Investors Managing Director John Neis says high-quality startups are still raising money even in the more challenging environment — they just need to be tenacious
“When everybody is flush with cash, you may be able to call on a handful of VCs and before you know it, you have a term sheet,” he said during yesterday’s Tech Council luncheon. “At a time like this, you don’t get calls back … you need to find that perfect balance...
WisBusiness: Early-stage 2023 investment activity expected to exceed $482M
Early-stage investment activity in Wisconsin last year is expected to exceed $482 million once the final count is complete, according to an expert with the Wisconsin Technology Council. Speaking yesterday during a Tech Council event in Madison, Investor Networks...
Insight on Business: New North entrants in Governor’s Business Plan Contest advance
Fifty-two entries from 30 communities advanced to the semi-final round of the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest. Contestants emerged in first-round competition involving an independent panel of about 70 judges organized through the Wisconsin Technology...
From 30 communities statewide, 52 entries advance in 2024 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Fifty-two entries from 30 distinct communities have advanced to the semi-final round of the annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, contest producers announced. Contestants emerged in first-round competition involving an independent panel of about 70 judges...
Deadline extended to Thursday for startups to apply for meetings at March 18 Tech Summit
Emerging companies may apply through Feb. 29 to meet with major firms and explore potential business relationships around technology needs and innovation as part of the 11th annual Wisconsin Tech Summit, which will take place in-person at Green Bay’s Lambeau Field....