Idea Fund of La Crosse

Idea Fund of La Crosse is a venture capital firm established in 2016 and located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage companies across a diverse array of sectors, including information technology, health information technology, data analytics, supply chain, agriculture, manufacturing, and financial services. By targeting a wide range of industries, the firm aims to support innovative businesses that have the potential for significant growth and impact.

Jonathon Thorne

Managing Director

16 past transactions

Roy

Seed Round in 2024
Roy is a fan engagement platform that raises and influence team selections, while simplifying fund management for athletes.

DropCap

Seed Round in 2024
DropCap is a technology-driven rights agency and global marketplace designed for rights agents and acquisitions editors to discover and acquire book rights. The platform facilitates independent authors and publishers in accessing rights licensing opportunities, enabling their works to reach international markets through foreign rights, audio, and film rights licensing. By leveraging advanced algorithms, DropCap allows buyers of foreign rights to identify titles that will resonate in specific foreign markets. Additionally, it streamlines the licensing process by automating workflows related to sales, marketing, royalty tracking, and payment, thereby assisting publishers in effectively marketing and selling the foreign language rights to their titles.

Golgix

Seed Round in 2023
Golgix is a software company that offers industry 4.0, predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, manufacturing software and services.

DropCap

Seed Round in 2022
DropCap is a technology-driven rights agency and global marketplace designed for rights agents and acquisitions editors to discover and acquire book rights. The platform facilitates independent authors and publishers in accessing rights licensing opportunities, enabling their works to reach international markets through foreign rights, audio, and film rights licensing. By leveraging advanced algorithms, DropCap allows buyers of foreign rights to identify titles that will resonate in specific foreign markets. Additionally, it streamlines the licensing process by automating workflows related to sales, marketing, royalty tracking, and payment, thereby assisting publishers in effectively marketing and selling the foreign language rights to their titles.

Quiver Quantitative

Seed Round in 2022
Quiver Quantitative is an alternative data platform aimed at empowering retail investors by providing access to unique data sources that are typically reserved for institutional clients. The platform aggregates various alternative datasets, including consumer data from sources like credit card transactions and social media, which are usually inaccessible to individual investors. By compiling this information into a free, user-friendly web dashboard, Quiver Quantitative seeks to level the playing field, allowing retail investors to make informed decisions and potentially improve their investment returns. This initiative addresses the existing information disparity between hedge funds and retail investors, fostering a more equitable investment environment.

Agrograph

Seed Round in 2021
AgroGraph, Inc. is a company based in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in satellite imagery and machine learning software tailored for the agriculture sector. It provides field-level estimates of crop types, productivity, irrigation status, water loss, and environmental impact, along with historical performance data. AgroGraph's offerings include a yield volatility index that assists lenders in assessing the risks associated with agricultural financing. The company also presents an information-as-a-service platform that integrates satellite data into predictive models. Its proprietary AGROS Risk Score and detailed parcel reports deliver valuable insights into the earning potential of agricultural assets, enabling agricultural lenders, crop insurers, and other financial and service providers to anticipate industry trends, develop pricing models, and manage risks effectively.

Quiver Quantitative

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Quiver Quantitative is an alternative data platform aimed at empowering retail investors by providing access to unique data sources that are typically reserved for institutional clients. The platform aggregates various alternative datasets, including consumer data from sources like credit card transactions and social media, which are usually inaccessible to individual investors. By compiling this information into a free, user-friendly web dashboard, Quiver Quantitative seeks to level the playing field, allowing retail investors to make informed decisions and potentially improve their investment returns. This initiative addresses the existing information disparity between hedge funds and retail investors, fostering a more equitable investment environment.

Part Analytics

Seed Round in 2020
Part Analytics offers an AI-powered strategic sourcing solution that enhances direct material sourcing for enterprises. By integrating internal data with market and community information, the platform provides actionable insights aimed at optimizing costs, improving efficiency, and reducing supply chain risks. It continuously identifies opportunities for savings and risk mitigation, enabling procurement and engineering professionals to make informed decisions. Part Analytics has demonstrated the potential to save enterprise clients an average of 20% on direct material costs, positioning itself as a valuable tool for organizations looking to leverage data for competitive advantage in supply chain management.

Smartcare Software

Venture Round in 2020
SMARTcare Software, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive digital health platform designed for home care agencies. Established in 2013 and based in Eau Claire, Senegal, the company focuses on enhancing caregiver access to essential tools needed for effective care delivery. By utilizing machine learning, gamification, and advanced automation, SMARTcare addresses challenges in staffing and retention within the home healthcare sector. The platform promotes best practices in care while improving engagement and satisfaction for both patients and caregivers. It organizes, optimizes, and simplifies the care delivery process, ultimately aiming to enhance outcomes for home care providers across the United States and North America.

Curate Solutions

Venture Round in 2019
Curate is a civic intelligence company based in Madison, Wisconsin, that provides a platform designed to enhance access to municipal meeting data and offer insights into construction projects. Founded in 2015, Curate leverages artificial intelligence to automate the monitoring of local government discussions, allowing organizations to track projects, policies, and relevant issues across thousands of municipalities in the United States. The platform scans meeting minutes, agendas, and planning documents, enabling government relations professionals and construction industry leaders to stay informed about local policy developments. Curate’s services include a custom dashboard and daily email reports, which help users identify opportunities and manage risks in real time.

Smartcare Software

Venture Round in 2019
SMARTcare Software, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive digital health platform designed for home care agencies. Established in 2013 and based in Eau Claire, Senegal, the company focuses on enhancing caregiver access to essential tools needed for effective care delivery. By utilizing machine learning, gamification, and advanced automation, SMARTcare addresses challenges in staffing and retention within the home healthcare sector. The platform promotes best practices in care while improving engagement and satisfaction for both patients and caregivers. It organizes, optimizes, and simplifies the care delivery process, ultimately aiming to enhance outcomes for home care providers across the United States and North America.

Part Analytics

Seed Round in 2019
Part Analytics offers an AI-powered strategic sourcing solution that enhances direct material sourcing for enterprises. By integrating internal data with market and community information, the platform provides actionable insights aimed at optimizing costs, improving efficiency, and reducing supply chain risks. It continuously identifies opportunities for savings and risk mitigation, enabling procurement and engineering professionals to make informed decisions. Part Analytics has demonstrated the potential to save enterprise clients an average of 20% on direct material costs, positioning itself as a valuable tool for organizations looking to leverage data for competitive advantage in supply chain management.

SciArt Software

Seed Round in 2018
SciArt Software, Inc. specializes in developing topology optimization software that enhances the design process for physical parts through generative design. Founded in 2018 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, the company offers a range of products including ParetoCreo, an add-in for design analysis; ParetoWin, a CAD-agnostic topology optimization tool; ParetoCloud, a cloud-based solution for finite element analysis and topology optimization; and ParetoWorks, a subscription service for design analysis. SciArt's technology allows users to optimize material distribution based on specific strength and functionality requirements, significantly reducing manufacturing costs while preserving structural integrity. The software delivers insights to engineers approximately 60 times faster than traditional solutions, effectively doubling the design cycle speed.

Agrograph

Seed Round in 2018
AgroGraph, Inc. is a company based in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in satellite imagery and machine learning software tailored for the agriculture sector. It provides field-level estimates of crop types, productivity, irrigation status, water loss, and environmental impact, along with historical performance data. AgroGraph's offerings include a yield volatility index that assists lenders in assessing the risks associated with agricultural financing. The company also presents an information-as-a-service platform that integrates satellite data into predictive models. Its proprietary AGROS Risk Score and detailed parcel reports deliver valuable insights into the earning potential of agricultural assets, enabling agricultural lenders, crop insurers, and other financial and service providers to anticipate industry trends, develop pricing models, and manage risks effectively.

Curate Solutions

Seed Round in 2018
Curate is a civic intelligence company based in Madison, Wisconsin, that provides a platform designed to enhance access to municipal meeting data and offer insights into construction projects. Founded in 2015, Curate leverages artificial intelligence to automate the monitoring of local government discussions, allowing organizations to track projects, policies, and relevant issues across thousands of municipalities in the United States. The platform scans meeting minutes, agendas, and planning documents, enabling government relations professionals and construction industry leaders to stay informed about local policy developments. Curate’s services include a custom dashboard and daily email reports, which help users identify opportunities and manage risks in real time.
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