Venture capital continues to be a dominant force in the financing of innovative startup companies. The experience of the company’s founders, and indicators of early innovation such as initial patenting and trademarking, can be precursors [...]
Before the coronavirus and subsequent economic downturn, the venture capital industry was continuing its relentless evolution. For instance, competition has become more intense in recent years, and the emergence of mega-funds (e.g. funds with at [...]
Venture capital (VC) is by nature a long-term investment strategy. Unlike tactical markets that rely on shifting trends to generate short-term profit opportunities, VC involves funding startups and emerging companies that show high growth [...]
Getting into the world of venture capital is indeed a financial decision. Yet to the right investors, it is also strategic, as VC investing can enhance the culture of your company, provide access to innovation [...]
In a previous article, we reviewed the venture capital ecosystems in Ohio and Michigan. Now, let’s take a look at Illinois and Minnesota. Last year, Illinois businesses raised more than $2.2 billion (No. 8 [...]
An Ecosystem Responds A city, state or region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is important in providing access to innovation that positively impacts its people and community. In other words, the ecosystem strives to grow companies, [...]
Introduction When you think of where to find innovation in the United States, naturally you gravitate toward places like Silicon Valley and Boston. From our point of view here in Wisconsin, we are right in [...]
