Wisconsin's diverse and multifaceted ecosystem, which includes health care, manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, and sports-driven commerce, provides a supportive foundation for these innovative start-up companies and founders.

One thing that’s certain, in this uncertain market, is that raising capital will require more work – more due diligence, more focus on company performance, and more emphasis on organizations truly moving the needle.

Cordero Barkley, partner and director of finance and investments for TitletownTech in Green Bay, describes how his organization is attracting early-stage, high-growth startups to Wisconsin.

Building an ecosystem that acts as a flywheel for innovation and talent is vital to the continued success of these early-stage companies. Capital is not enough. TitletownTech helps these founders in rounds of financing and navigating the growing pains that come with scaling a business.

TitletownTech is a venture capital fund and studio created out of partnership between the Green Bay Packers and Microsoft. It creates solutions, builds startups and invests in founders across a plethora of industries.