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Background Capital

United States$100K – $250K chequesUpdated May 2026

Solo GP with multi‑fund established record operating from Madison, backed by successful founders to create a founder-to-founder network and described as easy to work with. Through targeted capital deployment, the fund plays an active role in the startup ecosystem.

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$100K – $250K
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