What stage does Winnebago Seed Fund invest at?

Winnebago Seed Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.

What is Winnebago Seed Fund's typical check size?

Winnebago Seed Fund typically writes checks of $300K – $1M.

What sectors does Winnebago Seed Fund focus on?

Winnebago Seed Fund focuses on Enterprise Software, Medical Devices, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.

Where is Winnebago Seed Fund located?

Winnebago Seed Fund is headquartered in Neenah, US.

Does Winnebago Seed Fund lead rounds?

Yes, Winnebago Seed Fund leads investment rounds.

Winnebago Seed Fund

Venture capital

Neenah · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

The Winnebago Seed Fund pursues a 'Money for Minnows' strategy: rather than targeting specific technologies or markets, it aims to be the first investor in new Wisconsin companies, sometimes co-forming a company with a product inventor. This approach favors many smaller first-check investments across more companies rather than fewer, larger bets aimed at $100M+ exits (the contrasting 'Whale Hunting' model). The strategy replicates the proven process and investment parameters used by Kegonsa Capital Partners' Wisconsin seed and early-stage funds. The fund partners with local entrepreneurs to rapidly grow their businesses, with the goal of generating investor returns.

Invests inEnterprise Software Medical Devices SaaS Sector AgnosticUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage

Pre-Seed–Series A

Check

$300K – $1M

Neenah, Wisconsin, US

Leads rounds

Leads

Instruments

Equity

Founded

2016

Team · 1 people

from public directories

David Trotter· Managing Director· Fox Valley, Wisconsinin

A Northeast Wisconsin native who manages the Winnebago Seed Fund. He holds a finance degree from Marquette University's Applied Investment Management Program and CFA and CAIA designations, and previously managed over $350 million in client assets as a portfolio manager in Neenah, WI.

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Winnebago Seed Fund invest at?: Winnebago Seed Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is Winnebago Seed Fund's typical check size?: Winnebago Seed Fund typically writes checks of $300K – $1M.
What sectors does Winnebago Seed Fund focus on?: Winnebago Seed Fund focuses on Enterprise Software, Medical Devices, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Winnebago Seed Fund located?: Winnebago Seed Fund is headquartered in Neenah, US.
Does Winnebago Seed Fund lead rounds?: Yes, Winnebago Seed Fund leads investment rounds.

Co-investors · 1

Northwestern Mutual Accelerator

Firms observed investing alongside Winnebago Seed Fund, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Winnebago Seed Fund's recorded portfolio.

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