GeoDecisions’ Portfolio Company Fishidy Wins Wisconsin Business Pitch Contest

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Brian Jensen competes on stage during Pressure Chamber contest.

Brian Jensen competes on stage during Pressure Chamber contest.

(April 9, 2014/Madison, Wisc.) Fishidy won the first ever Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce “Pressure Chamber” business pitch contest at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The event, similar to ABC’s "Shark Tank", drew a crowd of approximately 250 people and earned Fishidy a spot in the Chamber’s summer delegation to Silicon Valley, California., to pitch in front of marquee U.S. venture capital firms.

Developed jointly with GeoDecisions and located in Madison, Fishidy is a leading provider of map-based, on-the-water fishing information and a social networking hub for anglers. Brian Jensen, the president of Fishidy and a director with GeoDecisions, said he is looking forward to the opportunity to represent Madison and its entrepreneurial community.

Brian Jensen hoists his Pressure Chamber winner's trophy, a golden suitcase.

Brian Jensen hoists his Pressure Chamber winner's trophy, a golden suitcase.

“I love this community, and I love the underdog mentality of the entrepreneurs here,” said Jensen. “I am excited to head to California and pitch our company to the venture capitalists and shed more exposure on Wisconsin.”

Chamber President Zach Brandon said Fishidy will be a great addition to the Chamber’s meetings with Silicon Valley investors. “Fishidy has a great story and innovative product with a huge market in Wisconsin. We’re excited to provide a national platform to promote their work as well as promote all of the exciting things happening here in Greater Madison.”

For more information, read the Chamber press release, a Wisconsin State Journal article, or visit www.fishidy.com.

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