About Us
VC 414 is a 100% women- and 50% Latina-led early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our General Partners have spent over 40 combined years in leadership roles across broad areas of industry including government, utility, and nonprofit leadership, higher education, financial services, real estate, manufacturing, angel and corporate venture investment.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the foundation of a movement to use venture capital to catalyze a more inclusive and prosperous future.
Our mission
Our mission is to empower courageous entrepreneurs who are leveraging innovation to
advance public good. We do this by backing mission-driven founders with domain expertise who
can win in complex and regulated markets.
We believe these creative and industrious participants in our economy are driving the next
generation of successful venture-backed companies.
Our Values
Be visionary. Be courageous. Be scrappy.
Be conscientious. Be adventurous.
Our Mantra
Good Vibes Only!
Areas of interest
Frontline Workers
We invest where systems powering health, industry, and other essential services are now being rebuilt. We have operated in these sectors for years and understand them deeply.
Legacy Problems
We back founders modernizing legacy markets, such as government, infrastructure, and other regulated services. We have unique and trusted access in these sectors that most firms can't navigate.
Wealth Building
We fuel innovation in finance, real estate, and other industries that build wealth. Our experience enables us to see early opportunities and unlock scalable growth.