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The Idea Fund of La Crosse
The Idea Fund of La Crosse partners with seed- and early-stage startup businesses across the region. It supports Upper Midwest entrepreneurs solving...
The Idea Fund of La Crosse
The Idea Fund of La Crosse partners with seed- and early-stage startup businesses across the region. It supports Upper Midwest entrepreneurs solving challenging problems, bringing capital, connections, and experience building businesses. The fund was established in 2016 to invest in seed and early-stage startup companies and is passionate about startups in its part of the country.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2016
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
La Crosse
Corporate office
La Crosse, WI, United States
Principals
Jonathon Horne
Managing Director
Libby Weber
President
Garrett Lauderdale
Vice President
Srilata (Sri) Manikandan
Investment Analyst
Frequently asked questions
Where does The Idea Fund of La Crosse invest geographically?
The firm invests exclusively in Wisconsin and the broader Upper Midwest. Its website states that it provides venture capital funding to seed- and early-stage businesses across the state, reflecting an intentional geographic concentration rather than a national or coastal investment footprint.
What investment stages does The Idea Fund of La Crosse target?
The firm targets seed-stage and early-stage startups, according to its own materials. This includes businesses at the point of initial venture funding and those in subsequent early growth rounds, with a focus on companies operating within Wisconsin.
Does The Idea Fund of La Crosse publicly disclose its portfolio companies or AUM?
The firm does not publicly disclose its assets under management or a detailed list of portfolio companies. Its website references partnerships with founders across the Upper Midwest but provides no named holdings, investment amounts, or fund-level financial metrics.
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