CSA Partners LLC
Venture capitalMilwaukee · Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
CSA Partners is an early-stage venture fund concentrating on high-growth companies in the U.S. Midwest. The firm seeks passionate entrepreneurs who reflect Midwestern values such as hard work, authenticity, honesty, integrity and community. It favors startups with a clear vision that deliver elegant solutions to well-defined problems, operating with a lean, tenacious and responsible, data-driven and outcome-focused management style, and capable of introducing new business models to existing markets.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 17 of 27 portfolio companiesConsumer ×8Direct to Consumer ×7E-commerce ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Fintech ×2FoodTech ×2Future of Work ×2Healthtech ×2
HQs:United States×11
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×43 founders×1
Investments · 27 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12022 · 12021 · 12020 · 12019 · 12018 · 12016 · 17 dated
Pet Krewe sells pet food products for cats and dogs, including purées, minced wet food, and freeze-dried treats.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew Orleans, US
Allison Ward(Executive Officer, Director)ALLISON ALBERT(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatSteve Mech· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsNew Orleans Startup Fund
Co-investorsEvergreen Climate InnovationsWisconsin Investment Partners
Bright Cellars was a wine subscription service that recommended and shipped wines matched to subscribers' tastes; as of October 2024 its customers were migrated into Winc, a direct-to-consumer wine subscription offering swappable and skippable monthly orders.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceCambridge, US
Joseph Laurendi(Executive Officer)Richard Yau(Executive Officer, Director)
Carson Life develops a line of health, beauty and wellness products made with natural ingredients, including hair care, skin care, weight loss, rejuvenation and vitamin products aimed at Hispanic consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & FitnessMiami Beach, US
Sonia Guzman(Founder)inPatrick Farley(Director)
Co-investorsVenture Management
EatStreet is an online and mobile food ordering and delivery service that connects diners to restaurants across the U.S.
ConsumerFoodTechMarketplacesMadison, US
Matt Howard(Executive Officer, Director)Alex Wyler(Executive Officer)Eric Martell(Executive Officer, Director)Kara Murphy(Executive Officer)James Crouthamel(Director)Pete Swanson(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsLumia Capital4490 Ventures
Elena Velez is a fashion label selling made-to-order garments such as hand-painted silicone tanks, leather moto jackets, gowns, and boiler suits.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
EVEN is a direct-to-fan platform where music artists sell releases to fans and receive daily payouts.
Mag R.(Founder)in
Co-investors10SQ Capital (TenSquared)Tundra AngelsVC 414
Edda provides software for venture capital and private equity firms to centralize investment management, automate deal flow screening, and portfolio analysis.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investorsDanone Manifesto Venture
hellowater is a line of zero-sugar flavored functional waters formulated with fiber and other ingredients to support digestive health, immune defense, and pH balance.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Tom Bushkie(CEO & Co-founder)Rusty Jones(CSO & Co-founder)
Gener8tor is an investment accelerator that provides $100K in funding and 12-week mentorship to high-growth startups, accepting five to six companies per cohort.
Creator EconomyFuture of WorkSector Agnostic
Co-investorsgener8torWisconsin Investment Partners
Paris
Joe Tsai(Director)Clement Aglietta(Executive Officer, Director)Alexandre Crenn(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardFabrice Grinda(Director)in
Co-investorsFJ Labs
Mindful Staffing is a staffing agency that connects businesses with skilled workers in construction, medical, manufacturing, and hospitality, focusing on contract compliance, labor management, and workforce development.
Future of WorkHR TechMilwaukee, US
Reginald Reed Jr.(Executive Officer)
Pear Commerce provides shoppable commerce tools for CPG brands, including onsite where-to-buy locators and in-ad "Pear Connect" experiences that surface inventory-verified, in-stock retailers to move shoppers from digital ads to purchase.
E-commerceMarketing TechRetail TechMinneapolis, US
Alex Wyler(Executive Officer, Director)inEric Martell(Chief Executive Officer)Ian Lavey(Executive Officer)
BoardElizabeth Christo(Director)inGreg Beaufait(Director)in
Co-investorsDundee Venture CapitalGreat North VenturesHeartland VenturesHeartland Ventures S7Homegrown CapitalNewlin Ventures+2 more
PrettyLitter is a veterinarian-developed cat litter with color-changing crystals that monitor a cat's urine pH and detect signs of illness while controlling odor.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechLos Angeles, US
Daniel Rotman(Founder & CEO)Jennifer Cookson(Director, R&D Innovation)
Co-investorsBAM Ventures
ReviewTrackers offers online reputation management software that helps businesses collect, monitor, and analyze customer reviews across platforms to improve local SEO, listings accuracy, and customer engagement.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSSales TechChicago, US
Chris Campbell(Director)Daniel Reed(Director)inMax Tetrault(Director)Christopher Campbell(Executive Officer, Director)Todd Paul(Director)
BoardChristopher Abele(Director)
Co-investorsAmerican Family VenturesScalare PartnersSymphony Alpha VenturesTrestle PartnersPeakSpan Capital Partners
Scanalytics embeds thin, flexible pressure-sensor circuitry into commercial flooring underlayment to capture anonymous, high-resolution spatial and occupancy data across buildings.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTPropTechMilwaukee, US
Joseph Scanlin(CEO and Director)David Webber(Chief Technology Officer)Kathy Hust(President)Daniel Neely(Director)Brian Taffora(Director)
BoardJoseph Lampen(Director)
Co-investorsWakestream Ventures
Understory provides insurance products powered by a proprietary weather risk model and network of ground-based sensors to assess and price severe weather risks globally.
Climate TechInsurTechIoTMadison, US
Alexander Kubicek(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Alexander Jacobs(Executive Officer)Steve Benfield(Executive Officer)Patricia Wyngaard(Executive Officer)Jack Alexander(Executive Officer, Director)Jim Marshall(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsMS&AD VenturesPrelude VenturesRevolutionTrue VenturesVTF CapitalGreenspring Associates+1 more
Co-investorsSocial Starts
Co-investorsGateway Capital PartnersHealthX Ventures
Zizzl health helps employers transition to Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA), offering employees individualized health insurance plan options while reducing employer costs.
FintechHealthtechHR TechHartland, US
Bruce Stahl(Executive Officer)Raymond, Jr. Seaver(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Goll(Executive Officer)Raymond E. Seaver, Jr.(Executive Officer, Director)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesMizo · globenewswire.com · Jul 14, 2026
Pet Krewe · bizneworleans.com · May 22, 2026
Zizzl · remodelhealth.com · Oct 16, 2025
Understory · finsmes.com · Sep 8, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has CSA Partners LLC made?
- CSA Partners LLC has 27 tracked investments.
- What stage does CSA Partners LLC invest at?
- CSA Partners LLC invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does CSA Partners LLC focus on?
- CSA Partners LLC focuses on Crypto & Web3, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is CSA Partners LLC located?
- CSA Partners LLC is headquartered in Milwaukee, US.
- Who does CSA Partners LLC co-invest with?
- CSA Partners LLC most often shares deals with Wisconsin Investment Partners, Lumia Capital, MS&AD Ventures, among 29 tracked co-investors.
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