# gener8tor

> gener8tor is a Madison-based venture capital firm and accelerator network connecting startups with investment, coaching, mentors and prospective partners. It operates equity-backed accelerators, partner-funded free gBETA programs, workforce training and creative programs, with more than 2,200 startups supported and over $4 billion in subsequent financing reported in August 2026.

- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** Madison, United States
- **Founders:** Joe Kirgues (Co-founder and partner), Troy Vosseller (Co-founder and partner)
- **Products:** Investment Accelerators, gBETA, gener8tor Skills, gener8tor Art, gener8tor Music
- **Notable:** First-year cohorts backed 13 startups that raised over $3 million in private capital., 2025 annual report: 239 startups accelerated, 114 investments and 50 communities served., 2025 annual report: alumni financing exceeded $2.9 billion and companies had created 15,270 full-time jobs.

## Products & services

- **Investment Accelerators** — Typically $100,000 of investment, 12 weeks of mentorship and five to six companies per cohort; equity and investment structures should be checked for the specific program.
- **gBETA** — Seven-week early-stage accelerator funded by partners, with no founder fees or equity taken.
- **gener8tor Skills** — Career training, coaching and job-search support, offered at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible applicants.
- **gener8tor Art** — Free 12-week visual-artist development program advertising $15,000 per participating artist, mentoring and a showcase.
- **gener8tor Music** — Business education, industry networking and listening sessions for artists and producers.
- **Corporate Innovation Network** — Peer programming for corporate venture, innovation, M&A and strategy leaders; includes BOLT and Innovators on a Plane.
- **Great Lakes Innovation Accelerator** — Water-technology commercialization program with $100,000 in non-dilutive funding per selected startup and regional partner access.

## Achievements

- First-year cohorts backed 13 startups that raised over $3 million in private capital.
- 2025 annual report: 239 startups accelerated, 114 investments and 50 communities served.
- 2025 annual report: alumni financing exceeded $2.9 billion and companies had created 15,270 full-time jobs.
- August 2026 announcement: more than 2,200 startups supported and over $4 billion in cumulative financing.
- International Trade Council named gener8tor Global Venture Capital Firm of the Year in 2022.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Electrify Nevada announced 11 startups selected for its fall Las Vegas and Reno cohorts on September 17.
- **2026-08** — Great Lakes announced its first AI-and-water-focused cohort: five companies receiving $100,000 each in non-dilutive funding.
- **2026-07** — Published a Founder Series conversation with ReviewTrackers founder Chris Campbell about customer problems, fundraising and mentorship.

## Links

- Website: https://www.gener8tor.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gener8tor
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/gener8tor
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwpg9e3O9Ho
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gener8tor/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gener8tor/

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Last updated: 2026-10-08