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Richelle Martin

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Founder and Managing Partner, Winnow Fund

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Winnow Fund
Title
Founder and Managing Partner
Role
Managing partner
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Record updated 28 September 2026

About

Richelle is the Managing Director of the Winnow Fund and is responsible for seeking new investment opportunities. Prior to joining the Winnow Fund, she was a leader at UW-Madison’s Office of Industrial Partnerships. The University has an open portfolio of over $4 billion in research grants and contracts with industrial sponsors, with annual awards exceeding $1 billion. Richelle’s position provided a window to the areas on campus that interest private sector industry.

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Background

Education
Richelle obtained a B.A. in Art History, Political Science, and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She went on to receive a law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School. She has experience assisting entrepreneurs, including individuals associated with UW-Madison, in forming companies, including preparation and filing of incorporation documents, and navigating intellectual property matters.Source (opens in a new tab)

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