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First Business Bank

401 Charmany Dr, Madison, WI, 53719, United States

Overview

First Business Bank specializes in business banking, including commercial banking and specialty finance, private wealth, and bank consulting services. Specialty finance solutions are delivered through First Business Bank’s wholly owned subsidiary First Business Specialty Finance, LLC. First Business Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Business Financial Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIZ). Member FDIC.

Total investments
1
Lead investments
0
Investments · 12mo
1
Active investors
2

Sector focus

  • Financial Services
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Investment portfolio

  • Cylerity

    Participated · Debt Financing · Oct 2025

    Cylerity applies artificial intelligence and machine-learning models to analyze healthcare insurance claims, predict reimbursement amounts, and instantly advance capital to providers. By shortening the months-long payment cycle to less than a day, the platform eases providers’ cash-flow constraints and lets them focus on patient care rather than collections. Its technology incorporates real-time receivables valuation and anomaly detection to price risk and identify underpayments. The company monetizes by charging a fee on the funds it advances, positioning itself as a financial intermediary rather than a traditional lender. Customer testimonials highlight its role in stabilizing payroll and supply costs during the pandemic. With fresh funding, Cylerity intends to grow its engineering and data-science teams and broaden partnerships with provider networks nationwide. The business is currently backed by several healthcare-focused and regional venture firms and has secured a dedicated debt facility to scale transaction volumes.

Team

  • Tim Keane

    Director, Board of Directors FBIZ

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  • Ralph Kauten

    Member Board Of Directors

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