Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF Ventures)
Pre-Seed, Seed
$250K – $2.0M
65+ companies
15 partners
Investment Thesis
Supports commercialization of UW–Madison innovations and Wisconsin-based technology startups, including deep tech and materials-derived IP.
Meet the Team
Sands Capital
Partner
ARCH Venture Partners
Partner
Northpond Ventures
Partner
WARF Ventures Team
Investment Team
Wisconsin Investment Board
Partner
Industry Focus
Invests In
Portfolio Companies (65)
Other
NeuWave Medical (historic WARF-related)
Exact Sciences (historic Wisconsin ecosystem)
AIQ Solutions Inc.
Algorithm-enabled service improving care for late-stage cancer
Alithic
Carbon capture and mineralization for restorative infrastructure
AlfaLight
Reliable, rugged and efficient laser and electro-optical systems for defense and security applications
ArunA Biomedical Inc.
Stem cell research tools
Asterias Biotherapeutics Inc.
Therapies based on pluripotent stem cells
Atrility Medical
Device to improve atrial arrhythmia diagnosis
BellBrook Labs LLC
Innovative and optimization tools for researchers
BioSentinel Inc.
Rapid, sensitive tests for the detection of botulinum neurotoxins
- •Raising at Pre-Seed, Seed? You're squarely in their sweet spot.
- •Lead with your fit in Other, Deep Tech, Healthcare — the sectors they actively back.
- •Size your ask to their typical $250K – $2.0M check.
- •warm intro preferred
- •Address your outreach to a specific partner, such as Lysa Thoeny, Chief Financial Officer.
- •A warm introduction beats a cold email. Get matched and request an intro.
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