Kegonsa Capital Partners

Kegonsa Capital Partners, established in 2004, is a venture capital management firm focused on forming and overseeing Wisconsin-based funds. It provides initial seed funding, often the first $500,000, to entrepreneurial startups. Employing a "Money for Minnows" strategy, the firm supports early-stage ventures, managing funds like the Badger Fund of Funds I, LP, and its Kegonsa Seed Fund I, LP.

The firm was founded by Ken Johnson, its Managing Director. Johnson’s extensive entrepreneurial background, launching seven startups between 1997 and 2004:two acquired and one publicly listed:directly informs Kegonsa's investment philosophy. This firsthand experience, including commercializing University of Wisconsin-Madison innovations, provides crucial insight into nurturing early-stage companies.

Kegonsa Capital Partners primarily serves Wisconsin-based entrepreneurial startups seeking initial significant investment, providing critical seed capital. It also supports emerging fund managers through programs like the Badger Fund. The firm's mission is to generate strong investor returns by fostering innovative new companies and cultivating a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem across Wisconsin.