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

  • Information Technology
  • Life Sciences
  • Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Technologies

 

 

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

Arisdyne Systems Receives Ethanol Processing Patent

April 12, 2012
Arisdyne's patented controlled flow cavitation technology improves ethanol yield through simple, small-footprint, energy-efficient retrofit solutions.

LineStream Closes $5 Million Series B Early Stage Venture Capital Round

March 12, 2012

Juventas Therapeutics Closes $12 Million Early Stage Capital Round

February 10, 2012
Company's lead compound recruits stem cells to damaged tissue. Funding will be used for Phase II clinical trials.

OnShift Closes $3 Million Series B Early Stage Capital Investment

February 01, 2012
Company, which quadrupled revenue in 2011, plans to double head count in 2012.