Our Venture Capital platform invests in mid-stage venture companies in the business-to-business technology and services market. We target U.S.-based companies located outside of the traditional coastal VC hubs, with a particular focus on companies operating in the Mid-America region.

 

Our Investment Criteria

Computer Network
B2B Tech &
Services Focus

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Mid-Stage Venture
to Growth Equity

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Companies $2-15M
in Revenue

Target
$10-20M Target
Investment

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Minority Investments

Recent Investments

Learn more about the team’s investments in our portfolio.

Zylo

TelliusQuiq

Vodori

Forj

News & Insights

Baird Capital Invests in Zylo

Zylo, the enterprise leader in SaaS Management, announced $31.5 million in Series C funding led by Baird Capital’s Venture team.

Joanna Arras Named One of ‘39 most important VCs in the Midwest’

Business Insider recently released their list of the "39 most important VCs in the Midwest."
 

Baird Capital Invests in Tellius

Tellius, a leading AI-driven decision intelligence platform, announced a $16 million Series B funding round led by Baird Capital’s Venture team.

Team

Joanna  Arras
Joanna Arras
Partner
Mark Donnelly
Mark Donnelly
Partner
Jim Pavlik
Jim Pavlik
Partner
Benedict Rocchio
Benedict Rocchio
Partner
Melissa Kandinata
Melissa Kandinata
Vice President
Matt  Gura
Matt Gura
Senior Associate
John Reim
John Reim
Associate