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BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation

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 .

Year Founded

2013

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15

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AuctionIQJul 2025Series A ExtensionCo-investor
AuctionIQMay 2025VC RoundCo-investor
Optical XJan 2025SeedCo-investor
GOLGIXDec 2024VC RoundCo-investor
DropCap Inc.Aug 2022SeedCo-investor
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HeadquartersMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Year Founded2013

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