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Winnow Fund is a venture capital firm located in Madison, Wisconsin, focused on seed-stage startups. The firm has raised over $10 million for its first fund and is currently in the process of raising capital for its second fund. It aims to support highly motivated entrepreneurs in Wisconsin.
This fund targets early-stage companies, specifically those based in Wisconsin, that are raising their first round of funding. Winnow Fund typically invests between $100,000 and $5 million, with a preference for making multiple small investments totaling $3-5 million across various fundraising rounds. They also consider pre-seed investments for companies valued at around $500,000 or less.
Notable portfolio companies include Cold Water Technologies, which creates a nutraceutical from agricultural waste for treating inflammation in pets; DropCap, an international marketplace for self-published authors; and Fenster Analytics/Invokation Games, specializing in skill-based matchmaking for multiplayer games. Other investments include Gentueri, Plumb Pharmaceuticals, RoddyMedical, SlotCheck, Sonoptima, and Teleperson.
To pitch Winnow Fund, submit your deck through their website's contact form.
Yes, Winnow Fund often leads funding rounds for the startups they invest in, particularly those in their early stages.
Winnow Fund is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate growth and potential in subsequent funding rounds.
The current fund size of Winnow Fund is $10 million, with plans for a second fund in development.
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