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gener8tor

gener8tor

Madison, Wisconsingener8tor.com

Overview

gener8tor is a venture capital firm and startup accelerator that invests in high-growth startups across a range of industries through its mentorship-driven programs.

Year Founded

2012

Portfolio Companies

245

Investments

gener8tor investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Nabu Optical SystemsJun 2026Seed RoundCo-investor
Tugboat SolutionsJun 2026SeedCo-investor
Tugboat SolutionsJun 2026SeedCo-investor
MagnefyJun 2026AcceleratorCo-investor
Tugboat SolutionsMay 2026Seed RoundCo-investor

Key People

Mfoniso Ekong

Managing Director, Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator

Troy Vosseller

Co-Founder

Arush Dhawan

Managing Partner - India

Eric Martell

Venture Partner

Keith Waxelman

Venture Partner

Abby Kursel

Partner

Maggie Brickerman

Partner

Prentice Keller

Partner

Vanessa Huerta

Partner, GBETA, GBETA Vice President

Ben Stanley

Principal, Gener8tor 1889

Abdusamed Sherif

VC Investor & Advisor (Inland Empire)

Graeme Thickins

Mentor Investor

Hua Wang

Early Stage Investor

Jason Hishmeh

Investor

Vickie H.

Investor

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HeadquartersMadison, Wisconsin
Year Founded2012

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