Winnow Fund

Winnow Fund is a venture capital investment firm based in Madison, Wisconsin, established in 2018. The firm specializes in making early-stage investments in companies located in Wisconsin, with a particular focus on opportunities that arise within college and university campuses. By targeting local startups, Winnow Fund aims to foster innovation and support the growth of emerging businesses in the region.

Richelle Martin

Founder and Managing Director

6 past transactions

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.

Fenster Analytics

Seed Round in 2022
Fenster Analytics optimizes content management and simplifies content consumption for technical users. The company's Nexus product also creates easily-maintainable visualizations and gathers valuable insight.

Plumb Pharmaceuticals

Seed Round in 2022
Plumb Pharmaceuticals specializes in the development of super-extended-release formulations of weak-base, small-molecule pharmaceuticals through innovative quantload technologies. The company's proprietary lipid nanoparticle technology allows for the production of a diverse range of medications, including stimulants for ADHD, anti-HIV drugs, antibiotics, antipsychotics, cancer chemotherapeutic agents, antihistamines, and analgesics. By enhancing the efficacy and delivery of these pharmaceuticals, Plumb Pharmaceuticals aims to contribute significantly to the healthcare sector and improve overall health outcomes.

Village

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Village is a social network designed specifically for families, emphasizing the importance of community in the learning and development process. By connecting families, Village aims to create an interactive platform where users can share experiences, resources, and support each other in parenting and education. The platform serves as a valuable resource for families, fostering connections and collaboration to enhance the learning environment for children. Through its focus on community engagement, Village positions itself as a vital tool for families seeking to navigate the complexities of modern parenting and education.

RoddyMedical

Pre Seed Round in 2021
RoddyMedical is focused on developing innovative medical devices that enhance clinical safety and improve patient outcomes. The company has created a single-use wearable device designed to securely organize various medical tubes, lines, and cords, thereby improving IV medication safety and therapy efficiency. Its patent-pending tension mitigation system prevents dangerous pulling and dislodgement of lines and cords during therapy, transport, and patient movement, which not only enhances patient comfort but also increases staff efficiency and saves time. By providing securement solutions for catheters and lines, RoddyMedical enables healthcare professionals to promote early patient mobility, reduce delays in procedures, and minimize line pull-outs, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs.

KaPloint, Inc.

Pre Seed Round in 2021
KaPloint is an app for slot players that wish to improve their game and make better gaming selections.
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