CSA Partners

Founded in 2013, CSA Partners is a venture capital firm based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It specializes in early-stage and high-growth investments, primarily focusing on companies in the Midwest region.

Chris Abele

Managing Director

Steve Mech

Managing Director

Past deals in Wisconsin

Zizzl Health

Venture Round in 2021
Zizzl Health is a full-service benefits brokerage firm based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, established in 2016. The company specializes in human resource management services, offering solutions that integrate HR technology and payroll administration. By automating administrative processes, Zizzl Health facilitates efficient management of hiring, onboarding, benefits administration, and employee performance. This enables businesses to engage effectively with their workforce, control costs, and reduce compliance risks. With extensive experience in the industry, Zizzl Health is committed to helping businesses grow and create jobs.

Agricycle

Seed Round in 2021
Agricycle Global Inc. manufactures and sells solar-powered drying machines to farmers' cooperatives in Africa and the Caribbean, focusing on empowering majority-women cooperatives through training. Founded in 2019 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company operates as a house of ethical brands that employs a systems-based, zero waste approach to international development. Agricycle transforms food waste and agricultural byproducts into all-natural and organic consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. By purchasing products created through its technology, Agricycle develops on-trend brands that emphasize storytelling, sustainability, and transparency. Each brand leverages byproducts from others, creating local products and industries from materials that cannot be exported, thereby maximizing margins through a shared supply chain and similar production processes.

Bright Cellars

Series A in 2019
Bright Cellars Inc. is an online wine club that specializes in delivering personalized wine selections to its members through a monthly subscription model. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company utilizes a machine-learning algorithm that analyzes user responses from a questionnaire to recommend wines tailored to individual tastes. This approach not only helps new wine drinkers explore and refine their preferences but also creates an educational experience around wine appreciation. Bright Cellars allows users to receive curated wine deliveries at their doorstep each month and offers options for gifting selections to others. The company aims to inspire a new generation of wine enthusiasts by providing a transformative and personalized experience.

EatStreet

Venture Round in 2018
EatStreet is a food delivery and online ordering platform that connects diners with local restaurants across the United States. The service operates via web and mobile apps, including iPhone and Android, enabling users to order delivery or takeout from their favorite eateries. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, EatStreet provides a centralized hub for restaurants to reach new customers and manage online ordering and marketing. The platform aggregates partner restaurants into a comprehensive listing and offers a streamlined ordering experience, helping diners discover options and restaurants grow their sales.

Bright Cellars

Venture Round in 2018
Bright Cellars Inc. is an online wine club that specializes in delivering personalized wine selections to its members through a monthly subscription model. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company utilizes a machine-learning algorithm that analyzes user responses from a questionnaire to recommend wines tailored to individual tastes. This approach not only helps new wine drinkers explore and refine their preferences but also creates an educational experience around wine appreciation. Bright Cellars allows users to receive curated wine deliveries at their doorstep each month and offers options for gifting selections to others. The company aims to inspire a new generation of wine enthusiasts by providing a transformative and personalized experience.

Understory

Series A in 2016
Understory, Inc. is a weather infrastructure and analytics company that specializes in real-time datasets and graphical representations of weather events, focusing on their impact at the earth's surface. Founded in 2012 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, Understory builds and operates networks of patented RTi weather stations capable of measuring weather conditions such as rain, hail, wind, temperature, and humidity with high precision. These stations transmit data wirelessly and operate maintenance-free, providing advanced analytics for insurance companies, property owners, and educational institutions. Understory's solutions include detailed reports on hail, wind, and precipitation events, enabling clients to better understand and manage weather-related risks. The company's innovative technology has the potential to transform global weather understanding and assist businesses in mitigating the financial impacts of climate change.

OpenHomes

Seed Round in 2015
OpenHomes Inc. operates a residential real estate platform that facilitates the buying and selling of homes, primarily in the Wisconsin area. By connecting qualified buyers and sellers, OpenHomes provides a seamless experience through both online and offline channels. The platform allows buyers to gain instant and secure access to view homes in person, effectively transforming traditional open house practices. In addition to enhancing access, OpenHomes empowers users to communicate and transact directly, minimizing transaction costs and reducing reliance on real estate agents. The company supports both buyers and sellers throughout the entire process, including paperwork, negotiation, and drafting, ensuring a transparent and comfortable experience for all parties involved.

Bright Cellars

Seed Round in 2015
Bright Cellars Inc. is an online wine club that specializes in delivering personalized wine selections to its members through a monthly subscription model. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company utilizes a machine-learning algorithm that analyzes user responses from a questionnaire to recommend wines tailored to individual tastes. This approach not only helps new wine drinkers explore and refine their preferences but also creates an educational experience around wine appreciation. Bright Cellars allows users to receive curated wine deliveries at their doorstep each month and offers options for gifting selections to others. The company aims to inspire a new generation of wine enthusiasts by providing a transformative and personalized experience.

gener8tor

Venture Round in 2014
Gener8tor is a national accelerator and growth platform headquartered in Milwaukee that supports startups through mentorship-driven programs and selective capital. It runs accelerator programs that provide $100,000 in funding and 12 weeks of mentorship, spanning diverse sectors such as software, IT, web, SaaS, life sciences, MedTech, e-commerce, and hardware. The organization leverages a network of experienced mentors, technologists, corporate partners, angel investors, and venture capitalists to help portfolio companies scale. Gener8tor is a member of the Global Accelerator Network and operates programs in multiple markets, including Oklahoma City, to connect high-growth startups with coaching, career support, and broad industry networks.

Bright Cellars

Convertible Note in 2014
Bright Cellars Inc. is an online wine club that specializes in delivering personalized wine selections to its members through a monthly subscription model. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company utilizes a machine-learning algorithm that analyzes user responses from a questionnaire to recommend wines tailored to individual tastes. This approach not only helps new wine drinkers explore and refine their preferences but also creates an educational experience around wine appreciation. Bright Cellars allows users to receive curated wine deliveries at their doorstep each month and offers options for gifting selections to others. The company aims to inspire a new generation of wine enthusiasts by providing a transformative and personalized experience.

EatStreet

Series B in 2014
EatStreet is a food delivery and online ordering platform that connects diners with local restaurants across the United States. The service operates via web and mobile apps, including iPhone and Android, enabling users to order delivery or takeout from their favorite eateries. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, EatStreet provides a centralized hub for restaurants to reach new customers and manage online ordering and marketing. The platform aggregates partner restaurants into a comprehensive listing and offers a streamlined ordering experience, helping diners discover options and restaurants grow their sales.

OpenHomes

Seed Round in 2013
OpenHomes Inc. operates a residential real estate platform that facilitates the buying and selling of homes, primarily in the Wisconsin area. By connecting qualified buyers and sellers, OpenHomes provides a seamless experience through both online and offline channels. The platform allows buyers to gain instant and secure access to view homes in person, effectively transforming traditional open house practices. In addition to enhancing access, OpenHomes empowers users to communicate and transact directly, minimizing transaction costs and reducing reliance on real estate agents. The company supports both buyers and sellers throughout the entire process, including paperwork, negotiation, and drafting, ensuring a transparent and comfortable experience for all parties involved.

Scanalytics

Funding Round in 2013
Founded in 2012, Scanalytics specializes in measuring customer movement patterns within physical spaces such as retail stores and events. Utilizing proprietary IoT sensors, the company collects and analyzes data on consumer behavior to optimize space utilization, marketing campaigns, and workforce scheduling.

Scanalytics

Seed Round in 2013
Founded in 2012, Scanalytics specializes in measuring customer movement patterns within physical spaces such as retail stores and events. Utilizing proprietary IoT sensors, the company collects and analyzes data on consumer behavior to optimize space utilization, marketing campaigns, and workforce scheduling.
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