BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation
Overview
BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation is a venture philanthropy fund that accepts donations and co-invests in early-stage Wisconsin companies . Profits from successful exits are reinvested into the fund to invest in more companies . The foundation's investments are made with the primary intent of creating family-sustaining jobs within the state of Wisconsin .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fetch | May 2015 | Series A | Co-investor |
| SpayVac for Wildlife | Jun 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Child Health Imprints | Mar 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| DropCap Inc. | Aug 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Fleet Cycles | Aug 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation based?
BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
When was BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation founded?
BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation was founded in 2013.
How many portfolio companies does BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation have?
BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation has 30 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Fetch, SpayVac for Wildlife, Child Health Imprints, DropCap Inc., Fleet Cycles.
What was BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation's most recent investment shown here?
BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Fleet Cycles in 2025.
What sectors does BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation focus on?
BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Consumer & Commerce, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation focus on?
BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation typically invests at the Early stage.
What is BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation's AUM?
BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.