CSA Partners

CSA Partners, LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage, high-growth companies, primarily focusing on startups located in the Midwest region of the United States. CSA Partners aims to partner with entrepreneurs to support the development and expansion of innovative businesses, fostering growth in the local economy.

Chris Abele

Managing Director

Steve Mech

Managing Director

Past deals in Wisconsin

zizzl LLC

Venture Round in 2021
Zizzl LLC is a full-service benefits consulting firm based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, established in 2016. The company specializes in providing comprehensive HR and payroll solutions designed to streamline various human resource management processes, including hiring, onboarding, and benefits administration. Zizzl's services include benefits consulting, funding strategies, employee communication, compliance support, wellness programs, and vendor management. By integrating advanced benefits administration technology with a robust human resources information system (HRIS) and payroll services, Zizzl aims to enhance employee engagement, control costs, and mitigate compliance risks for businesses.

Agricycle

Seed Round in 2021
Agricycle Global Inc. specializes in manufacturing and selling solar-powered drying machines to farmers' cooperatives in Africa and the Caribbean. The company focuses on ethical brands and utilizes a systems-based, zero-waste approach to international development by transforming food waste and agricultural byproducts into all-natural and organic consumer packaged goods. Agricycle collaborates with majority-women cooperatives, providing them with training and support. By purchasing products created through their technology, Agricycle develops on-trend brands that emphasize storytelling, sustainability, and transparency. Each brand leverages the byproducts of others, fostering local production and maximizing margins through a shared supply chain and similar production processes. Founded in 2019 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Agricycle aims to create sustainable solutions for agricultural communities while addressing food waste.

Highview

Seed Round in 2019
Provider of electronic data interchange services intended to integrate low-volume small business suppliers to established organizations. The company's services help automate, integrate, and manage critical business data exchange between systems and external business partners, enabling companies to have fully managed support of order-to-cash, purchase-to-pay, and fulfillment processes.

B/2BNOW

Seed Round in 2019
B/2BNOW is a strategically focused B2B Cloud Solution which is uniquely positioned to serve SAP’s S/4HANA global customer community. B/2BNOW automates, integrates and manages the exchange of critical business data between S/4HANA systems and external business partners. As the first and only dedicated S/4HANA B2B solution provider in the market, B/2BNOW is recognized by SAP and leading System Integrators as the subject matter exert and recommended choice for customers requiring B2B cloud solutions.

Bright Cellars

Series A in 2019
Bright Cellars Inc. operates an online wine subscription service that personalizes wine selections for its members. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company employs a questionnaire and customer feedback to understand individual tastes and preferences. Using a machine-learning algorithm, Bright Cellars generates tailored wine recommendations that are shipped monthly to subscribers, helping them discover and refine their wine palate. The service also includes options for gifting wine, making it accessible for users to share their experience with friends. Bright Cellars aims to educate and inspire a new generation of wine enthusiasts through a curated and transformative wine experience.

Ease

Seed Round in 2018
Ease, Inc. is a software company that specializes in process performance solutions and freelance management platforms. The company's offerings include tools for manufacturing and service providers, such as an auditing and inspection platform that streamlines processes and reduces administrative burdens, as well as electronic work instruction tools that allow for the easy dissemination of operational plans to users via computers or mobile devices. Additionally, Ease provides a Freelance Management System, a cloud-based solution that helps businesses manage their independent contractors and access top-tier talent, including software developers, designers, and digital strategists. Founded in 1986 and based in Mission Viejo, California, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and retail, while also offering deployment, certification, and training services to enhance operational performance.

Bright Cellars

Venture Round in 2018
Bright Cellars Inc. operates an online wine subscription service that personalizes wine selections for its members. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company employs a questionnaire and customer feedback to understand individual tastes and preferences. Using a machine-learning algorithm, Bright Cellars generates tailored wine recommendations that are shipped monthly to subscribers, helping them discover and refine their wine palate. The service also includes options for gifting wine, making it accessible for users to share their experience with friends. Bright Cellars aims to educate and inspire a new generation of wine enthusiasts through a curated and transformative wine experience.

Understory

Series A in 2016
Understory, Inc. provides real time datasets and graphical views of the movement and intensity of weather events. It builds, installs, maintains, and harvests data networks in Kansas City and northeast Dallas. The company offers precision hail, hail forensic, and precision wind reports for advanced property level analytics; and weather verification reports that include precipitation date, precipitation event, ice dam conditions, and wind event reports. It serves insurance companies, and property owners and managers; and students and staff at degree-granting institutions, including high schools, undergraduate colleges and universities, and post-graduate degree programs. Understory, Inc. was formerly known as Winstruments, Inc. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

OpenHomes

Seed Round in 2015
OpenHomes Inc. operates a residential real estate platform that facilitates the buying and selling of homes, primarily in Wisconsin. The platform connects qualified buyers and sellers, providing them with secure and immediate access to view properties in person, mimicking the experience of an open house. OpenHomes streamlines the transaction process by allowing users to communicate and negotiate directly, minimizing reliance on agents and reducing transaction costs. Additionally, the platform supports users with essential services related to paperwork, negotiation, and drafting, ensuring a transparent and comfortable experience for both parties involved in the real estate transaction.

Bright Cellars

Seed Round in 2015
Bright Cellars Inc. operates an online wine subscription service that personalizes wine selections for its members. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company employs a questionnaire and customer feedback to understand individual tastes and preferences. Using a machine-learning algorithm, Bright Cellars generates tailored wine recommendations that are shipped monthly to subscribers, helping them discover and refine their wine palate. The service also includes options for gifting wine, making it accessible for users to share their experience with friends. Bright Cellars aims to educate and inspire a new generation of wine enthusiasts through a curated and transformative wine experience.

Bright Cellars

Convertible Note in 2014
Bright Cellars Inc. operates an online wine subscription service that personalizes wine selections for its members. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company employs a questionnaire and customer feedback to understand individual tastes and preferences. Using a machine-learning algorithm, Bright Cellars generates tailored wine recommendations that are shipped monthly to subscribers, helping them discover and refine their wine palate. The service also includes options for gifting wine, making it accessible for users to share their experience with friends. Bright Cellars aims to educate and inspire a new generation of wine enthusiasts through a curated and transformative wine experience.

gener8tor

Venture Round in 2014
Gener8tor is an accelerator firm based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founded in 2012. It is recognized as a nationally ranked accelerator that invests in high-growth startups across various sectors, including software, IT, life sciences, MedTech, e-commerce, and hardware. Gener8tor offers a 12-week accelerator program, during which it provides $100,000 in funding to each of five selected startups, alongside a comprehensive mentorship experience. The program connects startups with a network of experienced mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors, and venture capitalists to support their growth. Gener8tor is a member of the Global Accelerator Network and holds a GOLD-tier ranking in the United States according to the Seed Accelerator Rankings Project. In addition to its accelerator activities, Gener8tor manages a venture capital fund that focuses on investing in software and technology sectors.

EatStreet

Series B in 2014
EatStreet, Inc. is an online and mobile food ordering service that connects diners with local restaurants across the United States. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, the platform offers a comprehensive listing of partnered restaurants, allowing users to easily order delivery or takeout from their favorite eateries. Targeting college students and young professionals, EatStreet provides a simple and cost-effective way to access a variety of food options. For restaurant owners, the service acts as a centralized hub for online ordering and marketing, helping to increase visibility and sales. By facilitating fast and convenient food ordering, EatStreet enhances the dining experience for customers while supporting local businesses.

OpenHomes

Seed Round in 2013
OpenHomes Inc. operates a residential real estate platform that facilitates the buying and selling of homes, primarily in Wisconsin. The platform connects qualified buyers and sellers, providing them with secure and immediate access to view properties in person, mimicking the experience of an open house. OpenHomes streamlines the transaction process by allowing users to communicate and negotiate directly, minimizing reliance on agents and reducing transaction costs. Additionally, the platform supports users with essential services related to paperwork, negotiation, and drafting, ensuring a transparent and comfortable experience for both parties involved in the real estate transaction.

Scanalytics

Funding Round in 2013
Scanalytics Inc. offers software solutions to monitor and analyze customer behavior at retail stores and events. It offers a system that automates and analyzes information for actionable insights; and Analysis Lab, an actionable comparison tool that allows users to fine-tune their operations to create the profit machine. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Scanalytics

Funding Round in 2013
Scanalytics Inc. offers software solutions to monitor and analyze customer behavior at retail stores and events. It offers a system that automates and analyzes information for actionable insights; and Analysis Lab, an actionable comparison tool that allows users to fine-tune their operations to create the profit machine. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Scanalytics

Seed Round in 2013
Scanalytics Inc. offers software solutions to monitor and analyze customer behavior at retail stores and events. It offers a system that automates and analyzes information for actionable insights; and Analysis Lab, an actionable comparison tool that allows users to fine-tune their operations to create the profit machine. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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