Startup Wisconsin Podcast: Funding Alternatives and Growth Capital for Wisconsin Startups

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Written By Amanda Schulze

Publication Date: December 12, 2024

Startup Wisconsin Podcast • Episode 11 with host Jacob Miller
Originally aired: December 12, 2024

Laura joins host Jacob Miller earlier this year to discuss why not every good business should raise venture capital, how Valency Fund's alternative financing models work, and what Wisconsin founders often misunderstand about equity investment.

Key topics covered:

  • Why venture capital math doesn't work for many Wisconsin companies

  • Alternative financing models: revenue-based financing, redeemable equity, and structured exits

  • Research showing Wisconsin exits take 14-15 years vs. national averages

  • How to match your capital type to your business model and timeline

  • Manufacturing and agribusiness opportunities hiding in plain sight across Wisconsin

  • What makes startup ecosystems actually work (hint: it's individuals, not just institutions)

Watch the full interview:

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