Milwaukee Venture Partners

AKRU is a commercial real estate investment platform that utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate fractional ownership of real estate assets. By offering security tokens, the platform allows investors to participate with a minimum investment of $1,000. This innovative approach not only enhances accessibility but also significantly shortens the transaction cycle, enabling instant recording of transactions on an immutable ledger. This feature fosters trust among investors and provides them with greater control and liquidity over their investments. Since its beta launch in October 2020, AKRU has successfully secured 14 assets and attracted over 50 investors. The platform was relaunched in March 2021 as a prominent sponsor for the Security Token Summit, further establishing its presence in the industry. AKRU has garnered attention from various major publications, highlighting its role in modernizing real estate investment.

COnovate is a startup focused on enhancing lithium-ion battery technology through the development of innovative materials. The company produces bio-sourced electrode materials known as eCOphite, which utilize a graphene monoxide composition to improve energy storage capacity. These carbon-based nanomaterials are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing battery designs, offering a scalable and cost-effective alternative for anode materials. COnovate's products aim to provide higher performance, faster charging capabilities, and improved safety in battery operation, positioning the company as a key player in the advancement of energy storage solutions.

Frontdesk, Inc. provides short-term rental housing tailored for business and vacation travelers across the United States. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company operates a digital property management platform that facilitates booking, property management, guest communication, and screening. With over 1,000 units in more than 150 buildings across 35 U.S. markets, Frontdesk offers furnished accommodations that cater to modern living and traveling needs. Each apartment is equipped with essential amenities and features, including a seamless check-in process and instant communication. Frontdesk aims to create a positive experience for guests while fostering strong relationships with real estate partners and local communities.

MediCardia is the first digital health platform that aggregates, organizes and operationalizes comprehensive clinical data for the clinician. MediCardia's virtual care platform serves as a unified and common interface for EHRs and remote technologies including wearables, consumer home medical devices, and implanted cardiac rhythm devices. With embedded video and smart design, our core platform includes the patent-pending HeartChart scoring algorithm, advanced natural language processing (NLP) for data discretization, automated chart preparation, and soon to be launched imaging, a search platform, second opinion, and a proprietary clinical intelligence engine.

Immuto Scientific is a biotechnology services company that specializes in providing analytical insights to pharmaceutical firms involved in drug discovery. The company has developed a protein footprinting technology that automates complex protein analysis, significantly enhancing the efficiency of the drug development process for protein therapeutics. This technology offers a faster alternative to traditional methods for protein structure analysis, allowing drug developers to determine protein structures more quickly and effectively, thereby streamlining the overall drug discovery process.

AKRU is a commercial real estate investment platform that utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate fractional ownership of real estate assets. By offering security tokens, the platform allows investors to participate with a minimum investment of $1,000. This innovative approach not only enhances accessibility but also significantly shortens the transaction cycle, enabling instant recording of transactions on an immutable ledger. This feature fosters trust among investors and provides them with greater control and liquidity over their investments. Since its beta launch in October 2020, AKRU has successfully secured 14 assets and attracted over 50 investors. The platform was relaunched in March 2021 as a prominent sponsor for the Security Token Summit, further establishing its presence in the industry. AKRU has garnered attention from various major publications, highlighting its role in modernizing real estate investment.