WISC Partners

WISC Partners, established in 2013 and located in Madison, Wisconsin, is a venture capital firm dedicated to providing Strategic Operating Capital to entrepreneurs. The firm focuses on investing in technology-enabled services, industrial technology, agricultural technology, and healthcare innovation. By supporting companies that address significant customer challenges, WISC Partners aims to foster wealth creation and promote the growth of innovative enterprises.

Thomas Olson

General Partner

Tom Olson

General Partner

Mike Splinter

General Partner and Founder

Michael Splinter Ph.D

General Partner

16 past transactions

RehabPulse

Venture Round in 2021
RehabPulse, founded in 2019 and based in Middleton, Wisconsin, operates a marketplace platform focused on providing access to rehabilitation products and medical equipment that enhance quality of life. The company aims to transform the accessibility and affordability of durable medical equipment (DME) through technological innovations and efficient processes. By integrating online insurance claims processing and other services, RehabPulse significantly reduces costs associated with medical products, ensuring that individuals can obtain essential life-enhancing solutions more easily.

Wellbe

Series A in 2021
Wellbe Inc. is a cloud-based platform founded in 2009 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, designed to enhance connected care between patients and healthcare providers. The platform offers Connected CarePaths, which provide patients with timely instructions, decision-support tools, preparation checklists, and feedback surveys. Wellbe's solutions encompass bundled payment, disease-specific care, patient navigation, and perioperative surgical home services. By empowering patients to engage actively in their treatment, the platform enables healthcare providers to monitor large patient populations more effectively, resulting in improved health outcomes and reduced administrative burdens on clinical staff.

Imbed Biosciences

Series A in 2019
Imbed Biosciences, Inc. is a privately held medical device company based in Madison, Wisconsin, that specializes in developing innovative technologies for embedding bioactive molecules in wound dressings and surgical implants. The company focuses on creating antibacterial silver nanofilms that facilitate the sustained release of non-toxic silver in wounds, thereby preventing infections and promoting faster healing. Imbed’s advancements aim to address the significant market for managing surgical and chronic wounds, valued at approximately $3 billion in the U.S. and Europe. As a spin-off from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Imbed benefits from four years of research conducted by a multidisciplinary team of engineers, veterinary scientists, and medical surgeons, collectively bringing over 25 years of expertise in clinical wound management.

PegEx

Series B in 2018
PegEx, Inc. is an environmental technology company that specializes in providing comprehensive waste management solutions to small and medium-sized businesses across various sectors in the United States. The company offers a cloud-based platform designed to streamline the management of hazardous waste, enabling waste generators, brokers, haulers, and disposal facilities to enhance profitability, efficiency, and compliance. PegEx's services encompass a wide range of environmental solutions, including waste disposal, recycling, used oil collection, and remediation for hazardous materials such as mold, lead paint, and chemicals. Additionally, PegEx supports various industries, including retail, food service, and government, by addressing their specific sustainability challenges. Established in 2012 and based in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, PegEx aims to mitigate risks associated with hazardous waste operations through its innovative software and services.

Imbed Biosciences

Seed Round in 2018
Imbed Biosciences, Inc. is a privately held medical device company based in Madison, Wisconsin, that specializes in developing innovative technologies for embedding bioactive molecules in wound dressings and surgical implants. The company focuses on creating antibacterial silver nanofilms that facilitate the sustained release of non-toxic silver in wounds, thereby preventing infections and promoting faster healing. Imbed’s advancements aim to address the significant market for managing surgical and chronic wounds, valued at approximately $3 billion in the U.S. and Europe. As a spin-off from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Imbed benefits from four years of research conducted by a multidisciplinary team of engineers, veterinary scientists, and medical surgeons, collectively bringing over 25 years of expertise in clinical wound management.

Wellbe

Venture Round in 2017
Wellbe Inc. is a cloud-based platform founded in 2009 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, designed to enhance connected care between patients and healthcare providers. The platform offers Connected CarePaths, which provide patients with timely instructions, decision-support tools, preparation checklists, and feedback surveys. Wellbe's solutions encompass bundled payment, disease-specific care, patient navigation, and perioperative surgical home services. By empowering patients to engage actively in their treatment, the platform enables healthcare providers to monitor large patient populations more effectively, resulting in improved health outcomes and reduced administrative burdens on clinical staff.

Murfie

Venture Round in 2017
Murfie is an online platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of music collections, including new and used CDs and vinyl records. Founded in 2010 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, the platform caters to music enthusiasts who value traditional ownership while benefiting from remote storage and digital access to their collections. By creating a marketplace for both collectors and casual users, Murfie enables individuals to manage their music collections effectively, allowing seamless transactions and granting digital access to their physical music assets.

Imbed Biosciences

Debt Financing in 2016
Imbed Biosciences, Inc. is a privately held medical device company based in Madison, Wisconsin, that specializes in developing innovative technologies for embedding bioactive molecules in wound dressings and surgical implants. The company focuses on creating antibacterial silver nanofilms that facilitate the sustained release of non-toxic silver in wounds, thereby preventing infections and promoting faster healing. Imbed’s advancements aim to address the significant market for managing surgical and chronic wounds, valued at approximately $3 billion in the U.S. and Europe. As a spin-off from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Imbed benefits from four years of research conducted by a multidisciplinary team of engineers, veterinary scientists, and medical surgeons, collectively bringing over 25 years of expertise in clinical wound management.

Murfie

Venture Round in 2016
Murfie is an online platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of music collections, including new and used CDs and vinyl records. Founded in 2010 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, the platform caters to music enthusiasts who value traditional ownership while benefiting from remote storage and digital access to their collections. By creating a marketplace for both collectors and casual users, Murfie enables individuals to manage their music collections effectively, allowing seamless transactions and granting digital access to their physical music assets.

Wellbe

Debt Financing in 2016
Wellbe Inc. is a cloud-based platform founded in 2009 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, designed to enhance connected care between patients and healthcare providers. The platform offers Connected CarePaths, which provide patients with timely instructions, decision-support tools, preparation checklists, and feedback surveys. Wellbe's solutions encompass bundled payment, disease-specific care, patient navigation, and perioperative surgical home services. By empowering patients to engage actively in their treatment, the platform enables healthcare providers to monitor large patient populations more effectively, resulting in improved health outcomes and reduced administrative burdens on clinical staff.

Rowheels

Venture Round in 2016
Rowheels, Inc. specializes in designing innovative manual wheelchair wheels aimed at enhancing mobility for users. Founded in 2011 and located in Middleton, Wisconsin, the company offers a range of products including wheelchairs, wheelsets, and therapeutic wheelchairs, as well as various accessories. Rowheels has developed a unique propulsion system that allows wheelchair wheels to rotate counter to the hand rim, enabling users to move forward with significantly less effort and reduced strain on their shoulders, joints, and muscles. This advancement seeks to replace traditional wheelchair wheels, which often contribute to repetitive strain injuries. Rowheels markets its products online, emphasizing its commitment to improving the quality of life for wheelchair users through better biomechanics.

Safelumin

Seed Round in 2016
SafeLumin specializes in providing instant and safe backup lighting solutions for residential use during power outages. Established in 2015, the company aims to deliver emergency lighting options similar to those found in commercial settings. Its flagship product, the SafeLumin light bulb, is designed to conserve battery life during emergencies, allowing users to control the lighting through a standard switch. The bulbs can remain illuminated for up to three hours, offering ample time for users to make necessary arrangements in the event of an outage. By focusing on safe and reliable lighting alternatives, SafeLumin promotes both energy conservation and enhanced safety for consumers.

Rowheels

Venture Round in 2015
Rowheels, Inc. specializes in designing innovative manual wheelchair wheels aimed at enhancing mobility for users. Founded in 2011 and located in Middleton, Wisconsin, the company offers a range of products including wheelchairs, wheelsets, and therapeutic wheelchairs, as well as various accessories. Rowheels has developed a unique propulsion system that allows wheelchair wheels to rotate counter to the hand rim, enabling users to move forward with significantly less effort and reduced strain on their shoulders, joints, and muscles. This advancement seeks to replace traditional wheelchair wheels, which often contribute to repetitive strain injuries. Rowheels markets its products online, emphasizing its commitment to improving the quality of life for wheelchair users through better biomechanics.

Wellbe

Venture Round in 2015
Wellbe Inc. is a cloud-based platform founded in 2009 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, designed to enhance connected care between patients and healthcare providers. The platform offers Connected CarePaths, which provide patients with timely instructions, decision-support tools, preparation checklists, and feedback surveys. Wellbe's solutions encompass bundled payment, disease-specific care, patient navigation, and perioperative surgical home services. By empowering patients to engage actively in their treatment, the platform enables healthcare providers to monitor large patient populations more effectively, resulting in improved health outcomes and reduced administrative burdens on clinical staff.

Rowheels

Funding Round in 2015
Rowheels, Inc. specializes in designing innovative manual wheelchair wheels aimed at enhancing mobility for users. Founded in 2011 and located in Middleton, Wisconsin, the company offers a range of products including wheelchairs, wheelsets, and therapeutic wheelchairs, as well as various accessories. Rowheels has developed a unique propulsion system that allows wheelchair wheels to rotate counter to the hand rim, enabling users to move forward with significantly less effort and reduced strain on their shoulders, joints, and muscles. This advancement seeks to replace traditional wheelchair wheels, which often contribute to repetitive strain injuries. Rowheels markets its products online, emphasizing its commitment to improving the quality of life for wheelchair users through better biomechanics.

Imbed Biosciences

Venture Round in 2014
Imbed Biosciences, Inc. is a privately held medical device company based in Madison, Wisconsin, that specializes in developing innovative technologies for embedding bioactive molecules in wound dressings and surgical implants. The company focuses on creating antibacterial silver nanofilms that facilitate the sustained release of non-toxic silver in wounds, thereby preventing infections and promoting faster healing. Imbed’s advancements aim to address the significant market for managing surgical and chronic wounds, valued at approximately $3 billion in the U.S. and Europe. As a spin-off from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Imbed benefits from four years of research conducted by a multidisciplinary team of engineers, veterinary scientists, and medical surgeons, collectively bringing over 25 years of expertise in clinical wound management.
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