WISC Partners

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2013

AUM

-

Location

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 15 July, 2026

Profile

WISC Partners is a venture capital firm based in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in expansion and acceleration investments. The firm was founded with a unique partnership with the UW-Madison College of Engineering, bridging the gap between research and private enterprise. The team includes experienced professionals like Mike Splinter, former CEO and Chairman of Applied Materials, and David Guinther, an experienced executive in technology and healthcare sectors.

WISC Partners focuses on sectors such as technology, healthtech, and SaaS, supporting companies through Series A to later stages. They provide check sizes in the range of $1-5 million, primarily targeting North America. Their notable engagement with portfolio companies includes post-investment support through business expansion and acceleration.

Their portfolio includes several companies across various industries, showcasing their wide-ranging impact in supporting technological development and growth through active participation in company building endeavors.

Industry

HealthTech Technology Telecommunications Healthcare Services SaaS Software Life Sciences

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FAQs about WISC Partners

WISC Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.
WISC Partners is located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.
WISC Partners was founded in 2013.
WISC Partners invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Technology, Telecommunications, Healthcare Services, SaaS, Software, Life Sciences.
WISC Partners invests in companies and startups in North America.
WISC Partners invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
WISC Partners usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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