StartMidwest profiles Laura's journey from chemistry PhD to fund manager and why Valency Fund was built for Wisconsin's "long lasting, profitable private companies" that don't fit the 10x venture capital model—featuring revenue-based financing and evergreen structure.

Laura discusses Valency Fund's unique nonprofit structure with MKE Startup News, explaining how the fund tests innovative financing mechanisms—including supply chain financing and redeemable equity—for Wisconsin growth-stage companies with $100K-$500K capital needs.