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 to facilitate the licensing of book rights for independent authors and publishers. It connects rights agents and acquisitions editors with a wide array of titles, enabling the sale of foreign language translation rights, as well as audio and film rights. Using advanced algorithms, DropCap allows buyers to identify appealing titles for specific foreign markets while automating the workflow associated with the licensing process. This includes essential functions such as sales, marketing, royalty tracking, and payment, thereby assisting publishers in effectively marketing and selling the rights to their works on an international scale.

Fenster Analytics

Seed Round in 2022
Fenster Analytics is a technology company that specializes in optimizing content management and enhancing content consumption for technical users. Its cloud-based analytics platform, Nexus, enables users to explore, visualize, and manage data efficiently. The platform is designed to facilitate ad hoc analysis and data exploration, allowing users to write queries, create charts, and assemble dashboards with greater speed and lower maintenance requirements compared to traditional business intelligence tools. By providing easily-maintainable visualizations and valuable insights, Fenster Analytics aims to empower technical users and data consumers to make informed decisions based on their data.

Plumb Pharmaceuticals

Seed Round in 2022
Plumb Pharmaceuticals specializes in the development of super-extended-release formulations of weak-base, small-molecule pharmaceuticals through its innovative quantload technologies. The company focuses on creating lipid nanoparticle formulations that enhance the delivery of various therapeutics, including stimulants for ADHD, anti-HIV medications, antibiotics, antipsychotics, cancer chemotherapy agents, antihistamines, and analgesics. By leveraging its advanced technology, Plumb Pharmaceuticals aims to improve health outcomes in the healthcare sector.

Village

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Village is a social network designed for families, emphasizing the importance of community as a vital learning environment. The platform fosters connections among family members and friends, enabling users to share experiences, advice, and resources in a supportive setting. By facilitating communication and collaboration, Village aims to enhance the family experience and create a nurturing environment where knowledge and skills can be shared effectively. The company prioritizes the development of a digital space that fosters meaningful interactions and strengthens familial bonds, recognizing that communities play a crucial role in personal growth and learning.

RoddyMedical

Pre Seed Round in 2021
RoddyMedical specializes in developing innovative medical devices aimed at enhancing clinical safety and patient outcomes. The company has created a single-use wearable device designed to secure and organize various medical tubes, lines, and cords, thereby improving the safety of IV medication administration and the efficiency of patient therapy. Its patent-pending tension mitigation system effectively prevents dangerous pulling and dislodgement of lines and cords during therapy, transport, and patient movement. By anchoring delicate vascular access lines without the need for adhesives or tape, RoddyMedical’s solutions allow healthcare professionals to facilitate early patient mobility, reduce delays in procedures, and minimize line pull-outs. This approach ultimately contributes to improved patient comfort, increased staff efficiency, and a reduction in overall healthcare costs.

KaPloint

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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