Programs
To address underserved Wisconsin geographies and broaden the demographics of the Wisconsin venture capital fund manager community, the Badger Fund® of Funds developed the proprietary Badger Fund Build a Bench and the Badger Fund Emerging Fund Manager Programs. These Badger Fund Programs resulted in seven Next Generation First Time Fund Managers in the Badger Fund of Funds portfolio.
Badger Fund Build a Bench Program: This Program introduces individuals with little to no experience in venture fund management, with a desire to be a First Time Fund Manager, to the Badger Fund investment process. Initiated 2015.
Badger Fund Emerging Fund Manager Program: This Program provides geographical and demographic diversity in Next Generation First Time Funds. A participant must first complete the Build a Bench Program. If a participant successfully completes the Emerging Fund Manager Program, the Badger Fund of Funds then commits to be the lead investor in a First Time Fund. Initiated 2015.
Badger Fund of Funds Quarterly Manager Meetings: The Badger Fund invites state and national thought leaders to meet with underlying Badger Fund managers for continual improvement. Initiated 2018.
Wisco-centric Program: The Badger Fund of Funds prefers to engage Wisconsin service providers.
M&A Advisory Service Program: This Program supports underlying Badger Fund portfolio companies in the M&A process. The Program focus is companies with an acquisition value less than $25 million and a desire to be acquired. Initiated 2025.
Series A Capital: The Badger Coinvest Fund invests alongside underlying Badger Funds in later financing rounds to provide additional Series A investment capital. Initiated 2026.
