Milwaukee Venture Partners (MVP) is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, focused on investing in high-growth technology startups and strengthening the Wisconsin and Midwest innovation ecosystem. The firm is known for being founder-friendly and for supporting companies with both capital and hands-on strategic guidance as they scale.
 Pre-Seed / Seed: Core focus on early-stage technology companies, often leading or co-leading seed rounds.
 Series A: Selective participation in early Series A rounds for portfolio companies showing strong traction.
 Initial checks typically range from $250K–$1M.
 Total round participation can reach $1M–$3M+ through follow-on investments and co-investments.
 Invests in companies with strong product-market fit potential, scalable technology, and committed founding teams.
 Founders typically engage through direct outreach, warm introductions, or referrals within the Midwest startup ecosystem.
 Key ecosystem involvement includes Wisconsin tech events, regional demo days, and close collaboration with local accelerators and startup hubs.

Geography: Wisconsin-based startups are prioritized, with flexibility for Midwest companies that maintain a strong regional presence.
 Profile: Early-stage startups (Pre-Seed, Seed, early Series A) with MVPs or early revenue.
 Team: Preference for strong founding teams with technical depth and the ability to scale execution.

Initial Intake & Screening: Review of pitch deck and founder materials for stage, sector fit, and market opportunity.
 Partner Review: Deeper evaluation by partners focusing on product, traction, and team dynamics.
 Founder Meetings: Multiple discussions to assess vision, execution ability, and coachability.
 Due Diligence: Market, technical, customer, and reference diligence conducted collaboratively.
 Deal Structuring: Terms negotiated on a deal-by-deal basis, often using preferred equity or SAFEs.

Strategic Capital: Venture equity capital from an experienced Midwest-focused VC firm.
 Network & Mentorship: Access to operators, founders, and corporate partners across Wisconsin and the broader Midwest.
 Follow-on Support: Continued capital support and introductions to later-stage Midwest and national venture funds as companies grow.