Locations

Milwaukee

Private financing in Milwaukee, aggregated from public sources.

$82.7M
Capital raised
18
Companies
33
Rounds
2009
First on record
2025-11-19
Latest round

Rising Milwaukee drew $1.8M over the last 12 months, up 267% versus the prior 12 ($500K). Of 17 companies rankable against same-niche peers, 35% model over-valued and 29% under-valued.

Capital flow over time

Quarterly capital raised in Milwaukee.

2009-Q1 · $555K2009-Q12009-Q3 · $250K2009-Q4 · $1.3M2010-Q1 · $1.6M2010-Q12010-Q2 · $170K2010-Q3 · $1.9M2011-Q2 · $150K2011-Q22012-Q3 · $350K2013-Q2 · $10.7M2014-Q4 · $367K2014-Q42015-Q3 · $1.8M2016-Q2 · $875K2016-Q3 · $1.5M2016-Q32016-Q4 · $1.5M2017-Q1 · $2.4M2017-Q3 · $900K2017-Q32017-Q4 · $1.3M2018-Q2 · $1.6M2018-Q3 · $12.3M2018-Q32018-Q4 · $1.0M2019-Q1 · $8.8M2019-Q4 · $350K2019-Q42020-Q4 · $23.2M2021-Q2 · $1.9M2022-Q4 · $2.9M2022-Q42023-Q3 · $745K2025-Q1 · $500K2025-Q4 · $1.8M2025-Q4
Sector mix
SectorCompaniesRoundsCapital
Other37$48.1M
Food & Beverage15$13.8M
Healthtech14$5.7M
Other Technology23$3.7M
Business Services12$2.1M
Manufacturing11$1.9M
Pharmaceuticals11$1.9M
Other Energy23$1.7M
Top-funded companies
CompanySectorRaisedModeled value
Sellars Mezz Debt Investors, LLCOther$13.2M$186.5M
Bright Cellars Inc.Food & Beverage$13.8M$132.6M
Marathon Machines, Inc.Other Technology$2.7M$77.7M
Cytometix IncPharmaceuticals$1.9M$72.7M
Integrated Medical Partners, LLCOther Health Care$1.0M$30.8M
Access HealthNet Holdings, Inc.Healthtech$5.7M$27.7M
Sellars Absorbent Materials, Inc.Other$34.3M$26.5M
PSCP Ice, LLCManufacturing$1.9M$19.0M
Flatsix, LLCComputers$520K$17.8M
Alliance Federated Energy, LLCOther Energy$975K$15.7M
Novo Group IncOther$555K$12.8M
Midwest Express Airlines, Inc.Airlines and Airports$1.0M$7.8M
Agricycle Global Inc.Agtech / Foodtech$350K$5.2M
Wisconsinbly Holdings, LLCRetailing$562K$4.4M
Sky City Data, Inc.Business Services$2.1M$4.2M
Helios Usa, LlcOther Energy$761K$2.4M
BW Holdings, LLCRestaurants$280K$1.2M
Appion Solutions, Inc.Other Technology$980K$552K
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Frequently asked
How much venture funding have companies in Milwaukee raised?
Companies based in Milwaukee have raised approximately $82.7M across 33 recorded financing rounds among 18 companies, aggregated from public sources.
Is startup funding in Milwaukee growing?
Milwaukee funding is currently rising: capital raised over the last 12 months was up 267% versus the prior 12 months.
What sectors are most active in Milwaukee?
The most active sectors in Milwaukee by recorded financing are Other, Food & Beverage, Healthtech, Other Technology. See the sector mix table for company and round counts.
Which are the most-funded companies in Milwaukee?
The most-funded Milwaukee companies in our coverage include Sellars Mezz Debt Investors, LLC, Bright Cellars Inc., Marathon Machines, Inc., Cytometix Inc, Integrated Medical Partners, LLC. See the ranked table for disclosed capital and modeled valuations.