Tundra Angels
Angel networkWisconsin · Pre-Seed–Series B · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Tundra Angels operates on the conviction that founders need venture capital partners who truly serve their interests and belong on the cap table. The firm identified an arbitrage opportunity by pairing a founder-centric mindset and rigorous process with a network of risk-taking investors positioned to support emerging companies. The network emphasizes practical guidance and insider knowledge to simplify the fundraising process.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 18 of 38 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×4Consumer ×4Hardware ×4Healthtech ×4SaaS ×4AgTech ×3FoodTech ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2
HQs:United States×14
Investments · 38 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 22014 · 14 dated
AIQ Solutions develops TRAQinform IQ, a software medical device that analyzes serial radiographic images (such as PET and CT scans) to quantify changes in individual tumor lesions over time.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesNew York, US
William O'Conor(Member of the Board of Directors)T. Gary Liberman(Chief Financial Officer and Secretary)Nicholas W. Stuller(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAurora ForgeCapital Midwest FundNew York AngelsRock River Capital PartnersVenture Management
AvaSure provides a virtual care platform for healthcare providers, combining virtual and in-person care workflows using computer vision and AI.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsCorewell Health VenturesHealthX Ventures
EnergyBeloit, US
Dustin Herte(Executive Officer, Director)Phil Fonfara(Executive Officer, Director)John Lapota(Executive Officer, Director)Lukas Walter(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRob Gerbitz(Director)Larry Treankler(Director)
Cylerity operates a platform that converts healthcare claims data from billing and clearinghouse systems into financial intelligence and faster access to working capital.
FintechHealthtechSaaS
Co-investorsHealthX VenturesC2 VenturesUpstream VenturesWisconsin Investment Partners
DropCap is a platform for licensing international book publishing rights, connecting authors, publishers, agents, editors, and scouts with a network of over 2,700 rights buyers worldwide.
B2B MarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Co-investors10SQ Capital (TenSquared)CSA Partners LLCVC 414
Flamingo designs pontoon boats with reconfigurable features such as folding deck wings, adjustable lounges, entertainment tables, convertible windshields, and integrated storage.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerHardwareGrafton, US
Adam McCall(Chairman & CEO)Eric Davis(Executive Officer)Brian Davis(Executive Officer)inBRIAN DAVIS(Director)ERIC DAVIS(Director)ADAM MCCALL(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsTitletownTech
Gripp is a mobile and desktop app for tracking equipment and assets, logging issues, running inspections and maintenance, and messaging teams, with automatic language translation for frontline workers.
AgTechIoTSaaS
Co-investorsAg Ventures AllianceAgLaunch AcceleratorAlloy PartnersTwo Ravens
huupe makes smart basketball hoops (the ARENA and mini) with built-in sensors that track shooting statistics such as FG%, shot angle, and trajectory, delivering live performance data to a companion app.
HardwareIoTSports TechIrvine, US
Paul Anton(Executive Officer, Director)Lyth Saeed(Executive Officer, Director)John Chuang(Director)Bob Higgins(Director)
BoardAristotle Loumis(Director)Audie Attar(Director)
Co-investorsgener8torGenesis VenturesProtagonist
Immuto Scientific uses a patented, AI-enabled structural proteomics and mass spectrometry platform to characterize disease-specific surface protein conformations and identify novel targetable epitopes.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep Tech
Co-investorsDYDX CapitalGreat Oaks Venture Capital
Isomark is a company focused on developing testing technology, working with partners and farms and involving testing of animals.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningHardwareFitchburg, US
Jack Heinemann(Executive Officer, Director)Fariba Assadi-Porter(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsInnova Memphis, Inc.
Lotza is a low-sugar sparkling fruit soda made with real fruit and functional ingredients like adaptogens, electrolytes, and antioxidants, marketed as a drink to enjoy on its own or mixed with spirits.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Laura(Founder)
Company noted in AiiM news for acquiring remaining Northvolt assets and for AI/tech coverage.
Co-investorsAiiM Partners
Midwest Games offers game publishing services for hire, including strategy, marketing, and production planning.
GamingMedia & EntertainmentGreen Bay, US
Benjamin Kvalo(Executive Officer, Director)Ben Kvalo(Founder & CEO)Jen Corbett(Head of Marketing)Gina Joseph(Director)
BoardCordero Barkley(Director)in
Co-investorsPrevail Venture CapitalTitletownTechWisconsin Investment Partners
Octane Coffee operates a coffee shop with a mobile-app ordering system that lets customers order ahead, customize drinks, earn rewards, and pick up orders via QR code scan at a contactless window.
ConsumerFoodTechBrookfield, US
Pilot Project Brewing is a beverage incubator, tasting room, and restaurant that helps start-up breweries with recipe R&D, production scaling, marketing, and distribution.
ConsumerFoodTechChicago, US
Co-investorsInvestBev
Pivotal Health provides in-home and telehealth urgent and primary care visits for patients of all ages, offered through per-visit self-pay pricing or a monthly direct-care membership with unlimited house calls.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Pyran produces 1,5 PDO (pentanediol), a 5-carbon diol made from renewable agricultural feedstocks using a proprietary chemical process, as an alternative to petroleum-derived diols.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechCleantechNew MaterialsMadison, US
KEVIN BARNETT(CTO and Secretary)MELVIN L LUETKENS JR.(Chief Executive Officer)
BoardPETER CHIDYLLO(Director)ANDREW SHAFER(Director)WILLIAM BANHOLZER(Director)THIERRY CASIEZ(Director)
Co-investorsWisconsin Investment Partners
Upward provides software infrastructure for companies to launch credit products that increase credit visibility for consumers, helping lenders achieve higher approval rates while offering consumers access to lower interest rates.
FintechSaaSSeattle, US
Aaron Gregory(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Danielle Hill(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardCatherine Williams(Director)William Finney(Director)
Co-investorsAltari VenturesBreakwater VenturesDundee Venture CapitalJ4 VenturesLong Way VenturesMoai Capital+3 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAIQ · timesofindia.indiatimes.com · Aug 21, 2026
Upward Financial · trysignalbase.com · Nov 7, 2025
Cylerity · fintech.global · Oct 29, 2025
Midwest Games · gamesindustry.biz · Sep 23, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Tundra Angels made?
- Tundra Angels has 38 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Tundra Angels invest at?
- Tundra Angels invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Tundra Angels's typical check size?
- Tundra Angels typically writes checks of $100K – $500K.
- What sectors does Tundra Angels focus on?
- Tundra Angels focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Tundra Angels located?
- Tundra Angels is headquartered in Wisconsin, US.
- Does Tundra Angels lead rounds?
- Tundra Angels typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Tundra Angels co-invest with?
- Tundra Angels most often shares deals with HealthX Ventures, Techstars, TitletownTech, among 33 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamWisBusiness.com: The Show - Episode 253 featuring Matthew Kee of Tundra Angels - YouTube
Wisconsin Technology Council · Matthew Kee
Images
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