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Gener8Tor

Madison-based venture manager; 2 funds on file with the SEC (2020–2023).

WI

Gener8Tor is a venture manager headquartered in Madison, WI. This profile is built from the firm’s own filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Filed vehicles

Fund Form D filed Amount reported sold
gener8tor Fund VIII, LLC 2023-07-14 $18.9M
gener8tor Fund VII, LLC 2020-03-20 $11.2M

Across 2 filed vehicles, $30.1M in aggregate has been reported as sold on Form D.

What this entry does not establish

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The WI tag reflects where the manager is headquartered, not a confirmed investment mandate.

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On the record

Team

NameTitle
Joe KirguesManaging Member of Manager of Issuer
Christopher AbeleManaging Member of Manager of Issuer
Troy VossellerManaging Member of Manager of Issuer
Dan ReedManaging Member of Manager

Sources

  1. SEC Form D — gener8tor Fund VIII, LLC, filed 2023-07-14 — retrieved August 7, 2026
  2. SEC Form D — gener8tor Fund VII, LLC, filed 2020-03-20 — retrieved August 7, 2026
  3. SEC Form ADV — Exempt Reporting Adviser compilation, edition 09/01/2026 (GENER8TOR MANAGEMENT, LLC) — retrieved September 10, 2026

Entry last verified August 7, 2026. Suggest a correction

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