StartMidwest: Valency Fund Reimagining Early-Stage Finance in Wisconsin
StartMidwest • Emily Samar
Published: December 10, 2024
StartMidwest profiles Laura's journey from chemistry PhD to fund manager and explores why Valency Fund was built specifically for Wisconsin's "longlasting, profitable private companies" that don't fit the traditional venture capital model.
Article highlights:
Why too many revenue-producing businesses contort themselves into "10x or bust" stories to access capital
The decision to structure Valency as a nonprofit, evergreen fund that can tailor investments to company needs
How revenue-based financing works as an alternative to bank loans and equity rounds
Wisconsin's tradition of building durable, private companies versus chasing public exits
The chemistry behind the fund's name: creating bonds between generations of Wisconsin businesses
Investment focus: agribusiness, advanced manufacturing, and technology companies with $200K+ revenue
Read the full profile:
Related from our blog:
→ From Founder to Funder: Why I Started Valency Fund for Wisconsin's Entrepreneurs
→ Growing Scalable Companies in Wisconsin: Inc. 5000 Analysis
Building a revenue-producing Wisconsin company that needs growth capital? Learn about our approach →
