WISC Partners

Wisconsin Investment and Strategic Capital Partners, or WISC Partners, is a venture capital firm based in Madison, Wisconsin, established in 2013. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in technology-enabled services, industrial technology, agricultural technology, and healthcare innovation sectors. WISC Partners aims to support entrepreneurs who demonstrate the potential to develop impactful companies that address significant customer needs. By providing strategic operating capital, the firm seeks to foster the growth of innovative businesses across the United States.

Thomas Olson

General Partner

Tom Olson

General Partner

Mike Splinter

General Partner and Founder

20 past transactions

RehabPulse

Venture Round in 2021
Rehabpulse is revolutionizing the access to medical products that enhance people's lives. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Middleton, Wisconsin.

Wellbe

Series A in 2021
Wellbe Inc. offers a cloud-based platform that facilitates connected care between patients and providers. It offers Connected CarePaths that enables patients to get timely instructions (can include graphics or videos), decision-support tools, preparation checklists, and feedback surveys. The company’s solutions include bundled payment, disease-specific care, patient navigation, perioperative surgical home, and patient reported outcomes measures. It serves patients, service line directors, and care coordinators. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

Imbed Biosciences

Series A in 2019
Imbed Biosciences, Inc. is a medical device company based in Madison, Wisconsin, focused on developing innovative technologies for embedding bioactive molecules in wound dressings and surgical implants. The company specializes in antibacterial silver nanofilms that facilitate the sustained release of non-toxic silver, offering effective wound care for extended periods. By utilizing its advanced biomaterials platforms, Imbed aims to enhance wound dressings to prevent infections and promote faster healing, addressing a significant market opportunity in the management of surgical and chronic wounds, valued at $3 billion in the U.S. and Europe. Founded in 2010 as a spin-off from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Imbed is backed by extensive research and a team with over 25 years of collective experience in clinical wound management.

PegEx

Series B in 2018
PegEx, Inc. provides comprehensive environmental services tailored for small and medium-sized businesses across the United States. The company specializes in various sustainability solutions, addressing the environmental and energy challenges faced by industries such as retail, food service, hospitality, and government entities. PegEx offers a wide range of services, including waste disposal and recycling, used oil collection, and specialized waste management for pharmaceuticals, dental operations, and hazardous materials. The company also conducts mold and soil remediation and provides documentation and certification services. Utilizing its advanced, cloud-based PegEx Platform, PegEx enhances productivity, mitigates risks, and streamlines operations for waste management companies. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, PegEx is dedicated to managing hazardous waste data and processes efficiently.

Imbed Biosciences

Seed Round in 2018
Imbed Biosciences, Inc. is a medical device company based in Madison, Wisconsin, focused on developing innovative technologies for embedding bioactive molecules in wound dressings and surgical implants. The company specializes in antibacterial silver nanofilms that facilitate the sustained release of non-toxic silver, offering effective wound care for extended periods. By utilizing its advanced biomaterials platforms, Imbed aims to enhance wound dressings to prevent infections and promote faster healing, addressing a significant market opportunity in the management of surgical and chronic wounds, valued at $3 billion in the U.S. and Europe. Founded in 2010 as a spin-off from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Imbed is backed by extensive research and a team with over 25 years of collective experience in clinical wound management.

Imbed Biosciences

Funding Round in 2017
Imbed Biosciences, Inc. is a medical device company based in Madison, Wisconsin, focused on developing innovative technologies for embedding bioactive molecules in wound dressings and surgical implants. The company specializes in antibacterial silver nanofilms that facilitate the sustained release of non-toxic silver, offering effective wound care for extended periods. By utilizing its advanced biomaterials platforms, Imbed aims to enhance wound dressings to prevent infections and promote faster healing, addressing a significant market opportunity in the management of surgical and chronic wounds, valued at $3 billion in the U.S. and Europe. Founded in 2010 as a spin-off from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Imbed is backed by extensive research and a team with over 25 years of collective experience in clinical wound management.

Wellbe

Venture Round in 2017
Wellbe Inc. offers a cloud-based platform that facilitates connected care between patients and providers. It offers Connected CarePaths that enables patients to get timely instructions (can include graphics or videos), decision-support tools, preparation checklists, and feedback surveys. The company’s solutions include bundled payment, disease-specific care, patient navigation, perioperative surgical home, and patient reported outcomes measures. It serves patients, service line directors, and care coordinators. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

PegEx

Venture Round in 2017
PegEx, Inc. provides comprehensive environmental services tailored for small and medium-sized businesses across the United States. The company specializes in various sustainability solutions, addressing the environmental and energy challenges faced by industries such as retail, food service, hospitality, and government entities. PegEx offers a wide range of services, including waste disposal and recycling, used oil collection, and specialized waste management for pharmaceuticals, dental operations, and hazardous materials. The company also conducts mold and soil remediation and provides documentation and certification services. Utilizing its advanced, cloud-based PegEx Platform, PegEx enhances productivity, mitigates risks, and streamlines operations for waste management companies. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, PegEx is dedicated to managing hazardous waste data and processes efficiently.

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 medical device company based in Madison, Wisconsin, focused on developing innovative technologies for embedding bioactive molecules in wound dressings and surgical implants. The company specializes in antibacterial silver nanofilms that facilitate the sustained release of non-toxic silver, offering effective wound care for extended periods. By utilizing its advanced biomaterials platforms, Imbed aims to enhance wound dressings to prevent infections and promote faster healing, addressing a significant market opportunity in the management of surgical and chronic wounds, valued at $3 billion in the U.S. and Europe. Founded in 2010 as a spin-off from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Imbed is backed by extensive research and a team with over 25 years of collective experience in clinical wound management.

Murfie

Funding 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.

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.

PegEx

Venture Round in 2016
PegEx, Inc. provides comprehensive environmental services tailored for small and medium-sized businesses across the United States. The company specializes in various sustainability solutions, addressing the environmental and energy challenges faced by industries such as retail, food service, hospitality, and government entities. PegEx offers a wide range of services, including waste disposal and recycling, used oil collection, and specialized waste management for pharmaceuticals, dental operations, and hazardous materials. The company also conducts mold and soil remediation and provides documentation and certification services. Utilizing its advanced, cloud-based PegEx Platform, PegEx enhances productivity, mitigates risks, and streamlines operations for waste management companies. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, PegEx is dedicated to managing hazardous waste data and processes efficiently.

Wellbe

Debt Financing in 2016
Wellbe Inc. offers a cloud-based platform that facilitates connected care between patients and providers. It offers Connected CarePaths that enables patients to get timely instructions (can include graphics or videos), decision-support tools, preparation checklists, and feedback surveys. The company’s solutions include bundled payment, disease-specific care, patient navigation, perioperative surgical home, and patient reported outcomes measures. It serves patients, service line directors, and care coordinators. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

SafeLumin

Seed Round in 2016
SafeLumin provides instant and safe backup lighting during a power outage. The company focuses on bringing into the home the same emergency lighting options as seen in commercial buildings during power outages or natural disasters morphed into the Safelumin light bulb. In 2015 Safelumin was incorporated as a separate company solely focused on consumer emergency lighting solutions.

Rowheels

Venture Round in 2016
Rowheels, Inc. specializes in designing innovative manual wheelchair wheels aimed at enhancing mobility for users. Founded in 2011 and based in Middleton, Wisconsin, the company offers a range of products including wheelchairs, wheelsets, Rehabpulse, and therapeutic wheelchairs, along with various accessories. Rowheels has developed a unique propulsion system that allows its wheels to rotate counter to the hand rim, enabling users to move forward with reduced effort and less strain on their shoulders, joints, and muscles. By focusing on improving the biomechanics of wheelchair mobility, Rowheels aims to make traditional wheelchair wheels obsolete, positioning its products as a more efficient alternative in the durable medical equipment market. The company also provides its offerings through online sales.

Rowheels

Venture Round in 2015
Rowheels, Inc. specializes in designing innovative manual wheelchair wheels aimed at enhancing mobility for users. Founded in 2011 and based in Middleton, Wisconsin, the company offers a range of products including wheelchairs, wheelsets, Rehabpulse, and therapeutic wheelchairs, along with various accessories. Rowheels has developed a unique propulsion system that allows its wheels to rotate counter to the hand rim, enabling users to move forward with reduced effort and less strain on their shoulders, joints, and muscles. By focusing on improving the biomechanics of wheelchair mobility, Rowheels aims to make traditional wheelchair wheels obsolete, positioning its products as a more efficient alternative in the durable medical equipment market. The company also provides its offerings through online sales.

Wellbe

Venture Round in 2015
Wellbe Inc. offers a cloud-based platform that facilitates connected care between patients and providers. It offers Connected CarePaths that enables patients to get timely instructions (can include graphics or videos), decision-support tools, preparation checklists, and feedback surveys. The company’s solutions include bundled payment, disease-specific care, patient navigation, perioperative surgical home, and patient reported outcomes measures. It serves patients, service line directors, and care coordinators. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

Rowheels

Funding Round in 2015
Rowheels, Inc. specializes in designing innovative manual wheelchair wheels aimed at enhancing mobility for users. Founded in 2011 and based in Middleton, Wisconsin, the company offers a range of products including wheelchairs, wheelsets, Rehabpulse, and therapeutic wheelchairs, along with various accessories. Rowheels has developed a unique propulsion system that allows its wheels to rotate counter to the hand rim, enabling users to move forward with reduced effort and less strain on their shoulders, joints, and muscles. By focusing on improving the biomechanics of wheelchair mobility, Rowheels aims to make traditional wheelchair wheels obsolete, positioning its products as a more efficient alternative in the durable medical equipment market. The company also provides its offerings through online sales.

Imbed Biosciences

Venture Round in 2014
Imbed Biosciences, Inc. is a medical device company based in Madison, Wisconsin, focused on developing innovative technologies for embedding bioactive molecules in wound dressings and surgical implants. The company specializes in antibacterial silver nanofilms that facilitate the sustained release of non-toxic silver, offering effective wound care for extended periods. By utilizing its advanced biomaterials platforms, Imbed aims to enhance wound dressings to prevent infections and promote faster healing, addressing a significant market opportunity in the management of surgical and chronic wounds, valued at $3 billion in the U.S. and Europe. Founded in 2010 as a spin-off from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Imbed is backed by extensive research and a team with over 25 years of collective experience in clinical wound management.
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