Early Stage Partners provides early stage venture capital financing to the Midwest’s most promising entrepreneurial companies in:

  • Technology
  • Life Sciences
  • Advanced Materials
  • Instruments, Controls & Electronics
  • Cleantech

 

 

Mission

Mission

Early Stage Partners was formed in 2001 with the belief that the Midwest would create and attract a significant number of companies that would be attractive early stage venture capital investments.

Since then, that belief has been borne out. The Midwest is in the midst of a surge of entrepreneurial energy that is generating high quality technologies and companies. We are pleased to work with the region’s leading entrepreneurs to provide financing, advice, and access to value-added networks.

With a track record of successful investing, ESP is now investing from Fund II.

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News & Events

Unitask Grows Revenue 25% in 2009

January 04, 2010
Unitask, Inc. grew its customer base by 33% and its revenues by 25% in 2009.

HistoSonics Secures $11 Million Series A Financing

January 04, 2010
HistoSonics secured $11 million in Series A financing to advance its histotripsy system for non-invasive surgery.

Five Star Wins $1 Million Photovoltaics Grant

December 17, 2009
Third Frontier grant targeted towards improving solar cell efficiency.

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