Gateway Capital

Gateway Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that partners with visionary entrepreneurs and product-obsessed teams. The firm focuses on investing in innovators with transformative ideas, providing more than just capital. They offer hands-on support throughout the entrepreneurial journey, from funding seed rounds to guiding companies through IPOs and beyond. Gateway Capital emphasizes assisting with recruitment, product development, fundraising, and leveraging its extensive network to help founders achieve their goals.

Founded in 2020 by Dana Guthrie, Gateway Capital, also known as Gateway Capital Partners, is a Milwaukee-based venture capital firm. The firm is recognized for its mission to find outlier founders in overlooked geographies, particularly in low-to-moderate income communities, believing that financial and social returns are not mutually exclusive. Since its inception, Gateway Capital has launched Fund I and recently announced the first close of its sophomore fund, Fund II, expanding its reach across the broader Midwest.

Gateway Capital has built a portfolio of high-conviction early bets, with notable investments including Ictect (automation software), Outhad Ai (application software), Novir, Insuraviews (business/productivity software), Geno.Me (digital health), Tip a ScRxipt, The Houstr, The Way Out (justice tech software), Golgix (AI software for manufacturing), Sonoptima (wearable imaging device), Setpoint (climate intelligence platform), and DropCap (global rights marketplace). These investments span various industries such as application software, clinics/outpatient services, business/productivity software, fintech, digital health, and enterprise software.

The firm is managed by business leaders who have transitioned into successful investors, focusing on backing great teams and investing early. Dana Guthrie serves as the Managing Partner, and Byron Lusk is also a Partner. Their team provides value through decades of hands-on leadership experience, assisting with critical aspects of company building and leveraging their network to support portfolio companies.