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Gateway Capital Partners

United States$10K – $400K chequesUpdated May 2026

Milwaukee-based VC investing almost exclusively in Wisconsin pre-revenue startup ventures, concentrating ~$400K into 12–15 companies, 75% Milwaukee and 75% minority-founded, prioritizing low-to-moderate income communities. Through targeted capital deployment, the fund plays an active role in the startup ecosystem.

Cheque size
$10K – $400K
Stages
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Industries
Operating in
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