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The NFL Combine kicks off in Indy today, meanwhile, we’re gearing up for our own Startup Combine in Green Bay (April 3-4) for the #TitletownTech Startup Draft. Before we bring finalists to Green Bay for two days of camaraderie, connections, and coaching, we need to scout the best early-stage startups solving real problems in manufacturing, supply chain, agriculture, energy, digital health, and sports. Startups selected will have a shot at $1M in investment from TitletownTech and $350K in Azure credits from Microsoft for Startups to fuel their growth. We’ve built strong ties in Indy, connecting with venture firms, founders, and operators driving innovation across industries. And fun fact—our own Chloe Kinderman is a proud Butler University alum. Looking ahead to the NFL Draft, it’s no coincidence that Kansas City, Detroit, Green Bay, and Pittsburgh are hosting in back-to-back years. These are industrious, hardworking communities that build things, the same kind of grit and determination we see in founders. But getting to Draft Day isn’t a solo effort, it takes a network of coaches, mentors, and supporters to help a player reach their potential. The same is true for startups. We’re celebrating the startup ecosystems and communities we’ve connected with, because they play a huge role in getting a company “drafted.” Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gxKzeWZv Send nominations to: connections@titletowntech.com 📍Indy: Elevate Ventures, Myles Grote, Christopher (Toph) Day, High Alpha, High Alpha Innovation, Katie Birge, Emil Nabo Ekiyor 📍Kansas City: Iron Prairie Ventures, Maggie Kenefake, Flyover Capital, Dan Kerr, Dan Crumb 📍Detroit: Detroit Venture Partners, Dan Gilbert, Fontinalis Partners, Invest Detroit, Pete Martin, Red Cedar Ventures, Plymouth Growth 📍Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association, Reed McManigle, Cindy Chepanoske, Dave Mawhinney

Today, Green Bay Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy and Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith helped us officially launch the #TitletownTech Startup Draft, in conjunction with the 2025 National Football League (NFL) Draft. Because why should football have all the fun? 😉 We cannot wait to start reviewing startups from the best and brightest founders around the country for this $1M investment opportunity. Applications close March 16, 2025. Read the release 👇 https://lnkd.in/gvay_FXZ

With the 2025 National Football League (NFL) Draft coming to our hometown, we’re taking this moment to showcase everything Green Bay has to offer—from football and cheeseheads to emerging technology and game-changing startups. In partnership with Green Bay Packers and Microsoft, we’re launching the #TitletownTech Startup Draft—a $1M investment competition designed to back a high-impact startup in manufacturing, logistics, energy, digital health, and more. Just as top football prospects will arrive in Green Bay to hear their name called by Commissioner Goodell, founders from across the country will compete for a $1M investment at TitletownTech. The competition includes: 📍 Startup Combine (April 3-4): Founders engage with investors, corporate leaders, and industry experts to refine their pitch and gain market feedback. 📍 Startup Draft Day (April 24): The winning startup will be selected during a live broadcast, securing a $1M investment. 📅 Applications close March 16 at 11:59 p.m. CT. Learn more and apply now: Applications close March 16, 2025. Learn more and apply now! https://lnkd.in/gxKzeWZv

Tusk Logistics has raised a $2M seed round, led by Ivy Ventures, with our participation along with Forum Ventures', to launch the Tusk Operations Platform, the first alternative carrier management platform built for shippers navigating a fragmented parcel delivery market. 🐘🐘🐘 For years, major carriers like UPS and FedEx have dominated logistics, offering little flexibility. But alternative carriers can cut costs by up to 40% and deliver faster—if only they were easier to manage. #Tusk is changing that. The company's platform provides real-time visibility, automation, and end-to-end control, making alternative carrier networks a viable, scalable option for shippers everywhere. We’re excited to back Ben Emmrich and the whole Tusk team! 🔗https://lnkd.in/edYndX3Y

Two perspectives on our portfolio company, Amulet 👀 Amulet’s impact spans both consumer and commercial innovation. On one side, #AllergyAmulet empowers individuals with real-time food allergen detection. On the other, #AmuletScientific is expanding the technology’s reach, leveraging the world’s smallest handheld, battery-powered potentiostat for applications in health diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and beyond. From allergens to contaminants like glyphosate, Amulet is proving that small technology can make a big impact. Great to have Managing Partner Jill Enos and Entrepreneur in Residence John P. visit Abigail Barnes and team in Madison to dive deeper into this dual perspective! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gp4q3AWk

We’re excited to celebrate Springbok Analytics, one of our portfolio companies, on its $5M Series A fundraise, led by Transition Equity Partners, with participation from the National Basketball Association (NBA), Cartan Capital, Boston Global Group, and others! 🎉 Co-founders Scott Magargee and Silvia Blemker have combined cutting-edge research and entrepreneurial vision to propel #Springbok to the forefront of AI-driven muscle health innovation. Silvia, a University of Virginia professor and expert in muscle biomechanics, laid the scientific foundation for the company's FDA-cleared technology, which delivers automated and precise muscle health assessments from MRI scans. Scott, CEO, brings experience in scaling companies and driving strategic growth, positioning the organization for impact in healthcare and sports performance. Together, they’re achieving what few accomplish -- taking groundbreaking research and transforming it into a commercial product. Congratulations to the Springbok team! 🔗https://lnkd.in/g-mfY8RR

Last week, we had the opportunity to welcome Dr. Timothy H Chung, Microsoft’s General Manager of Autonomy and Robotics (and former DARPA leader), to Wisconsin. Joining him was Jason Zander, Microsoft EVP and our Chief Technical Advisor, making for a dynamic duo. During their visit, Dr. Chung shared his insights on the evolving framework of robotics with our investors and network partners. He broke down the complex hierarchy of robotics -- from hardware to the orchestration of robot fleets and their varying levels of autonomy. His presentation highlighted how these advancements are shaping the future of industries, paving the way for smarter, more adaptive systems. The pair also spent time with University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty, led by Remzi Arpaci-Dusseau, Kyle Joseph, and Russ Johnson, and engaged with our portfolio companies. To cap off the visit... Dr. Chung got the full #Titletown (Green Bay Packers) experience, including donning a cheesehead and taking a tube ride down AriensCo Hill -- complete with a resounding "Weeeeeee!" 😉 We’re excited to be at the forefront of these conversations, driving innovation in robotics, autonomy, and beyond.

With exactly two weeks until 2025, we’re reflecting on the moments that brought us together to innovate, connect, and make an impact. This year, we’ve hosted events that sparked meaningful conversations, fostered new collaborations, and celebrated the bold ideas shaping the future. From our Founder Weekend to Tech Showcase to game-day gatherings in Green Bay, every event highlighted the power of coming together as a community united by a shared vision. Thank you to our partners, founders, and investors for making 2024 a year to remember. Here’s to even greater things in 2025! Roll the credits! 🎥

We're thrilled to see the work SeedLinked is enabling featured by The Washington Post! 🌱 As a safeguard against potential global food-related crises, there has always been an emphasis on preserving diverse crop varieties, even more so now with the effects of climate change. This early understanding of the value of agricultural diversity remains central to the mission that SeedLinked carries forward today. The Seed Savers Exchange 2025 ADAPT Program brings gardeners and farmers across the country together to trial crop varieties in varying climates and soils to protect heirloom plant varieties, ensure biodiversity, create more resilient crops, and secure the future of our food systems. #SeedLinked is powering these trials by aggregating thousands of grower insights on growth, yield, and resilience, enabling Seed Savers Exchange and ADAPT participants to share, analyze, and contribute valuable data to advance this mission. You can play a part in this work by getting involved in the 2025 ADAPT Program, which is open for registration through January. Gardeners and farmers of all skill levels and climates are encouraged to participate and experience SeedLinked’s innovative technology firsthand as they contribute valuable data. More information in the comments. Read more about this vital work and the passionate efforts of seed savers striving to keep biodiversity alive. 👇 🔗https://lnkd.in/gEpFuGA7

We've invested in Realta Fusion, a Wisconsin-based startup developing modular compact fusion technology to meet the surging energy demands of our increasingly connected and advanced world. As energy needs skyrocket -- driven by industrial growth, advancements in AI, and more powerful computing -- the urgency for diversified, clean, scalable solutions has never been greater. Fusion technology holds the promise of transforming energy as we know it, and Realta’s compact magnetic mirror technology, rooted in key research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, offers flexible deployment, making them a game-changer for industries like manufacturing, data centers, and beyond. Realta highlights the power of Wisconsin’s larger ecosystem -- where visionary entrepreneurs, advanced research, a strong manufacturing backbone, and investment from home (#TitletownTech, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) and the coast (Khosla Ventures) are coming together to tackle one of the world’s most pressing challenges. We're excited to back Kieran Furlong and the entire Realta team as they lead the charge in realizing fusion energy’s vast potential. Learn more about our investment and the company's work. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gdNGxUtJ