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New Milwaukee angel network makes initial startup investments
A newly formed network of angel investors organized as Milwaukee Venture Partners has invested in Madison-based Immuto Scientific, Inc. and Cincinnati-based Akru.co – marking its first investments since launching earlier this year.
Penfield Children’s Center, Marquette to expand mental health services to Waukesha County with $2 million grant
A $2 million federal grant will allow the Behavior Clinic, a provider of mental health services for young children in Milwaukee, to begin offering services in Waukesha County next year.
Olympian Allyson Felix to keynote TEMPO Milwaukee event
Eleven-time Olympic medalists and entrepreneur Allyson Felix will keynote TEMPO Milwaukee’s Leadership Event on Nov. 12.
Milwaukee wine subscription startup Bright Cellars raises $11.2 million
Milwaukee-based startup Bright Cellars has raised $11.2 million in a Series B round led by Chicago-based venture capital firm Cleveland Avenue.
Badger Fund of Funds achieves first exit with Madison-based Curate acquisition
Wisconsin’s state-backed venture capital program the Badger Fund of Funds experienced its first exit after one of its portfolio companies, Curate Solutions, was purchased in an “eight-figure” deal, Badger Fund partner Ken Johnson told BizTimes Milwaukee.
Marquette’s Global Brigades nonprofit spins off microfinance firm with $1.2 million raise
Marquette University-based humanitarian organization Global Brigades is spinning off a for-profit microfinance firm with the backing of four founding investors.
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Marquette president Michael Lovell announces cancer diagnosis
Marquette University president Michael Lovell has been diagnosed with sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, he revealed in a letter to the university community Thursday.
Residential brokerage Compass lands top agent whose high-profile clients include Bucks players, corporate leaders
New York-based real estate brokerage Compass Inc. has bolstered its local presence with more top agents, including one whose high-profile clientele includes Bucks players and coaches and high-ranking business executives.
Milwaukee performing arts groups to require proof of COVID vaccination or negative test
Many of Milwaukee's performing arts organizations announced Wednesday that proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID test result will be required to attend indoor performances beginning this month.
State commits $5.7 million to Milwaukee mental health emergency center
The new mental health emergency center being built on Milwaukee’s near north side will receive $5.7 million in state funding, Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday.
