Intellivisit Inc. is a healthcare technology company that has developed an artificial intelligence-enabled platform designed to facilitate virtual consultations between patients and healthcare providers. By utilizing symptom-specific inputs from patients, the platform offers decision support and treatment recommendations for minor illnesses, allowing for triage and care without the need for in-person visits. Intellivisit's system structures and analyzes patient data to enhance the quality of care, connecting individuals with local providers and offering tailored treatment plans via email. Founded in 2013 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company was originally named Elli Health, Inc. before rebranding to Intellivisit in July 2015. The platform promotes safe, scalable, and convenient virtual healthcare, ultimately strengthening patient-provider relationships through advanced telemedicine solutions.
Access HealthNet, founded in 2014 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, specializes in cloud-based healthcare solutions aimed at controlling costs and enhancing consumerism in the healthcare market. The company provides platforms known as The Super Option and The Super Option Direct, which facilitate connections between healthcare providers offering value-oriented services, such as flat-rate and bundled pricing, and self-funded or full-pay entities. These platforms aim to promote competition and transparency in healthcare pricing, supplementing traditional employer PPO plans. Access HealthNet also caters to the workers' compensation sector and offers a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution for organizations that wish to manage and administer bundled healthcare services effectively.
Rent College Pads, Inc. operates a Website that enables to find and compare college apartments and off-campus housing apartments, roommates, and subleases. The company’s Website provides an off-campus housing community for students and landlords to fill vacancies and find college house. It offers services in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, and Wisconsin. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Swallow Solutions is dedicated to individuals suffering from swallowing disorders, generally known as dysphagia. It focus on two areas related to dysphagia – therapeutic devices for diagnosing and treating swallowing disorders and nutritional food products tailored to the patient’s diagnosed level of swallowing difficulty.
GrandCare Systems LLC, founded in 1993 and based in West Bend, Wisconsin, specializes in caregiving technology systems that enhance communication and engagement for individuals in various living environments, including private homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes. The company's innovative touch platform allows users to view photos, receive messages, watch videos, engage in video chats with family, listen to music, and play games. Additionally, GrandCare Systems focuses on remote monitoring technology, enabling caregivers and family members to communicate effectively with those they care for. Their products are distributed through a network of authorized dealers and representatives across the United States, aiming to improve the overall experience for aging service providers and their clients.
MCT of Wisconsin Inc., based in Milwaukee, specializes in manufacturing print finishing and digital die-cutting solutions for specialty graphics. With over 80 years of combined experience in the industry, the company offers a wide range of products, including digital finishing systems, automation solutions, and various tooling equipment such as rotary and tangential knives, as well as laser cutting and finishing systems. MCT also provides essential services such as preventive maintenance, system tune-ups, and on-site support. The company's innovations, particularly in automated laser cutting systems, have transformed the grand format printing market, allowing for efficient finishing of printed graphics. MCT operates as a subsidiary of Gerber Technology LLC, building on its legacy of expertise in digital finishing and the materials used in the process.
NexVex Inc. is an online marketplace that connects homeowners and property managers with roofing contractors in Texas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the platform allows users to obtain online estimates for roof replacements. By incorporating aerial measurements and consumer input through an intuitive tutorial, NexVex enables contractors to bid on projects effectively. The platform also aggregates contractor feedback, ratings, and pricing information, providing consumers with comprehensive data to help them choose the most suitable contractor for their specific needs.
Cover5, Inc. operates Cover5, an online sports gaming platform that combines the excitement of fantasy sports with real teams and scores. Founded in 2001 and based in New Berlin, Wisconsin, Cover5 allows users to participate in public leagues or create private leagues tailored to their preferences. The platform's mobile app enhances user experience by enabling play anytime and anywhere, ensuring that participants do not have to support players from teams they dislike. Additionally, Cover5 offers partnership opportunities for sports bars, radio stations, and advertisers, thereby expanding its reach and engagement within the sports community.
Phoenix, LLC specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced nuclear and particle accelerator technologies, with a focus on high-yield neutron generators. These generators serve diverse applications, including neutron radiography, cargo screening, explosives detection, special nuclear material detection, and medical isotope production. The company also produces compact neutron generators used for nuclear fuel scanning and fast neutron radiography. Founded in 2005 and located in Madison, Wisconsin, Phoenix aims to commercialize nuclear technologies for practical uses across various sectors, including aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor industries. Additionally, the company is committed to its long-term vision of developing clean fusion energy solutions.
Silatronix, Inc. is a company based in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in the development of organosilicon (OS) compounds and formulations for energy storage applications. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on creating organosilicon electrolytes used in both rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, as well as in ultracapacitors. Silatronix combines expert knowledge in organosilicon chemistry with advancements in nanostructured electrodes and the electronic properties of materials, aimed at enhancing the performance and efficiency of energy storage devices. Its innovative products are integral to the evolving landscape of energy storage technology.
Rent College Pads, Inc. operates a Website that enables to find and compare college apartments and off-campus housing apartments, roommates, and subleases. The company’s Website provides an off-campus housing community for students and landlords to fill vacancies and find college house. It offers services in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, and Wisconsin. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Swallow Solutions is dedicated to individuals suffering from swallowing disorders, generally known as dysphagia. It focus on two areas related to dysphagia – therapeutic devices for diagnosing and treating swallowing disorders and nutritional food products tailored to the patient’s diagnosed level of swallowing difficulty.
GrandCare Systems LLC, founded in 1993 and based in West Bend, Wisconsin, specializes in caregiving technology systems that enhance communication and engagement for individuals in various living environments, including private homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes. The company's innovative touch platform allows users to view photos, receive messages, watch videos, engage in video chats with family, listen to music, and play games. Additionally, GrandCare Systems focuses on remote monitoring technology, enabling caregivers and family members to communicate effectively with those they care for. Their products are distributed through a network of authorized dealers and representatives across the United States, aiming to improve the overall experience for aging service providers and their clients.
Silatronix, Inc. is a company based in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in the development of organosilicon (OS) compounds and formulations for energy storage applications. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on creating organosilicon electrolytes used in both rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, as well as in ultracapacitors. Silatronix combines expert knowledge in organosilicon chemistry with advancements in nanostructured electrodes and the electronic properties of materials, aimed at enhancing the performance and efficiency of energy storage devices. Its innovative products are integral to the evolving landscape of energy storage technology.
Silatronix, Inc. is a company based in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in the development of organosilicon (OS) compounds and formulations for energy storage applications. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on creating organosilicon electrolytes used in both rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, as well as in ultracapacitors. Silatronix combines expert knowledge in organosilicon chemistry with advancements in nanostructured electrodes and the electronic properties of materials, aimed at enhancing the performance and efficiency of energy storage devices. Its innovative products are integral to the evolving landscape of energy storage technology.
Fishidy is a map-based social networking platform tailored for anglers, designed to enhance their fishing experiences by providing critical location-based information. The platform offers interactive waterway maps that allow users to identify nearby fishing spots, plan successful outings, and log their catches. Fishidy also fosters community engagement by enabling users to share their fishing experiences and achievements on social media, thus creating a space for anglers to connect and celebrate their passion for fishing. By combining essential tools and social features, Fishidy aims to maximize the time anglers spend on the water.
Cover5, Inc. operates Cover5, an online sports gaming platform that combines the excitement of fantasy sports with real teams and scores. Founded in 2001 and based in New Berlin, Wisconsin, Cover5 allows users to participate in public leagues or create private leagues tailored to their preferences. The platform's mobile app enhances user experience by enabling play anytime and anywhere, ensuring that participants do not have to support players from teams they dislike. Additionally, Cover5 offers partnership opportunities for sports bars, radio stations, and advertisers, thereby expanding its reach and engagement within the sports community.
MCT of Wisconsin Inc., based in Milwaukee, specializes in manufacturing print finishing and digital die-cutting solutions for specialty graphics. With over 80 years of combined experience in the industry, the company offers a wide range of products, including digital finishing systems, automation solutions, and various tooling equipment such as rotary and tangential knives, as well as laser cutting and finishing systems. MCT also provides essential services such as preventive maintenance, system tune-ups, and on-site support. The company's innovations, particularly in automated laser cutting systems, have transformed the grand format printing market, allowing for efficient finishing of printed graphics. MCT operates as a subsidiary of Gerber Technology LLC, building on its legacy of expertise in digital finishing and the materials used in the process.
Fishidy is a map-based social networking platform tailored for anglers, designed to enhance their fishing experiences by providing critical location-based information. The platform offers interactive waterway maps that allow users to identify nearby fishing spots, plan successful outings, and log their catches. Fishidy also fosters community engagement by enabling users to share their fishing experiences and achievements on social media, thus creating a space for anglers to connect and celebrate their passion for fishing. By combining essential tools and social features, Fishidy aims to maximize the time anglers spend on the water.
Cover5, Inc. operates Cover5, an online sports gaming platform that combines the excitement of fantasy sports with real teams and scores. Founded in 2001 and based in New Berlin, Wisconsin, Cover5 allows users to participate in public leagues or create private leagues tailored to their preferences. The platform's mobile app enhances user experience by enabling play anytime and anywhere, ensuring that participants do not have to support players from teams they dislike. Additionally, Cover5 offers partnership opportunities for sports bars, radio stations, and advertisers, thereby expanding its reach and engagement within the sports community.
Simply Incredible Foods, LLC is a company based in Port Edwards, Wisconsin, specializing in the production and supply of cranberry ingredients. Established in 2008, the company processes millions of pounds of cranberries to offer a variety of products, including cranberry juice for wineries and natural juice companies, as well as whole and sliced cranberries packaged in totes and cartons for the food service and manufacturing sectors. Simply Incredible Foods focuses on creating innovative and patented cranberry-based ingredients for retail, food service, and industrial applications, ensuring high-quality products for a diverse customer base. The company operates within the heart of cranberry production, emphasizing both traditional and innovative uses of this versatile fruit.
Mikkelsen Cutting Tools, our second investment, designs state of the art digital printing, cutting machine tools. WSAF invested $400,000 tin Equity growth financing and attracted MEDC to provide $300,000 in a 4 year loan to MCT. MCT has these machine tools manufactured for them under contract arrangements with a UK and US manufacturer. They currently market two machines designs and recently introduced a third machine tool with “cutting edge” vision technology. This newly developed machine tool was a huge hit at the SGIA (Specialty Graphic Imaging Association) Show in Orlando, October 23-25. MCT won three orders for machines at the show at prices north of $150,000. It expects to land a total of five to seven from show leads. It also sold two more machines through a new representative in Canada and will show its new machine at the Canada Graphics Show in November. Combined with the sale of cutting parts, the company already has a run rate of more than $3 million in annual sales and is cash flow positive.
NexVex Inc. is an online marketplace that connects homeowners and property managers with roofing contractors in Texas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the platform allows users to obtain online estimates for roof replacements. By incorporating aerial measurements and consumer input through an intuitive tutorial, NexVex enables contractors to bid on projects effectively. The platform also aggregates contractor feedback, ratings, and pricing information, providing consumers with comprehensive data to help them choose the most suitable contractor for their specific needs.