Midwest Venture Alliance

Midwest Venture Alliance operates as a venture capital investment firm and accredited investor network. It deploys capital into early-stage technology companies, focusing on infrastructure, wireless, and software sectors. The alliance connects entrepreneurial ventures with private investment, fostering innovation and economic growth across the Midwest through collective investor resources.

Founded in 2005 by Stan Brannan, Richard West, and O Gene Bicknell, the organization emerged from a recognized regional need to connect entrepreneurs with angel investors. This insight led to a structured network designed to pool accredited investor capital, identifying opportunities and addressing a critical gap in early-stage funding in the Midwest.

The alliance primarily serves emerging technology companies seeking seed or early-stage capital for growth. Its vision is to cultivate a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem across the Midwest by providing essential financial backing and strategic guidance. Midwest Venture Alliance aims to enable innovative companies to secure investments, fostering development and regional economic vitality.