Banking & Finance

The Idea Fund of La Crosse has launched its second venture fund focused on pre-revenue startups. Called Idea Fund II, the new venture fund has already attracted over $20 million in investment capital, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund’s goal is to raise up to $25 million.

Oconomowoc-based Bank Five Nine announced that it has hired Tim Schneider as its next president and chief executive officer.

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Banks based in Wisconsin saw their share of total deposits in the state grow more than a full percentage point in the past year, according to new data from the FDIC.

Wisconsin banks saw loan growth, flat deposits and a decline in noncurrent loans and leases during the second quarter, according to FDIC data analyzed by the Wisconsin Bankers Association.

Horicon Bank has named Fred C. Schwertfeger as president of the bank, taking over the role from his father Fred F. Schwertfeger, who remains the company’s chief executive officer.

The Milwaukee native launched last month his own investing platform that aims to provide a wealth of data and insights to the average investor.

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Horicon-based Horicon Bank plans to merge with Grafton-based Cornerstone Community Bank, expanding its presence in southeastern Wisconsin.