Growing Scalable Companies in Wisconsin: Inc. 5000 Analysis

We analyzed 49 Wisconsin companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list to understand how they're funding growth. While most venture capital goes to software and biohealth, the fastest-growing Wisconsin companies span tech, consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, and logistics—using everything from bootstrapping to equity financing to debt. This variety supports our thesis that Wisconsin needs expanded growth capital options for sustainable, long-lasting companies.