BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation
Milwaukee, Wisconsinbrightstarwi.org
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet Cycles | Aug 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| AuctionIQ | Jul 2025 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| AuctionIQ | May 2025 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Optical X Inc. | Jan 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Golgix | Dec 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
