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gener8tor
gener8tor is a global venture firm and accelerator network that fosters innovation ecosystems through its accelerator programs, venture funds, and skills-based...
gener8tor
gener8tor is a global venture firm and accelerator network that fosters innovation ecosystems through its accelerator programs, venture funds, and skills-based workforce initiatives. It operates across more than 50 communities in 32 U.S. states and 9 countries. To date, it has supported more than 2,200 startups across 450+ cohorts, which have collectively raised over $3 billion in follow-on capital and created more than 15,600 jobs.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2012
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Madison
Corporate office
Madison, WI, United States
Additional offices
Milwaukee, WI · Minneapolis, MN
Principals
Joe Kirgues
Co-Founder
Troy Vosseller
Co-Founder
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Does gener8tor invest outside of Wisconsin?
Yes. gener8tor has offices in Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis, and runs accelerator and pre-accelerator programs in multiple states including Minnesota and Indiana. Its portfolio is nationally distributed, though deal sourcing concentrates on the Upper Midwest.
What is gener8tor's typical check size and equity ask?
For accelerator participants, gener8tor's standard terms are $100,000 in investment for approximately 6% equity. The firm also operates a venture fund that can make follow-on investments, though specific check sizes and terms for the fund are not publicly disclosed.
Which sectors does gener8tor target?
gener8tor's portfolio spans enterprise software, insurtech, digital health, and agricultural technology. Sector focus is partly shaped by corporate partners — for example, the American Family Insurance program generates insurtech deal flow. The firm's Midwest geography also steers it toward startups serving manufacturing, logistics, and food systems.
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