OUR FOCUS

Building the ideal venture ecosystem.

Starting in the heart of the US, we’re putting the time, effort, and capital into innovative technologies that are fundamentally changing the way people live and work.

Ivy Ventures was founded with the distinct belief that by creating a smarter, more connected ecosystem, all parties involved in the venture capital process will witness greater returns.

Our founder-first, advisor-led, capital-backed approach makes those returns possible.

CORE AREAS OF INVESTMENT

Where expertise meets passion.

The Ivy Ventures team, Advisors, and corporate partners are passionate about and experts in the following areas of focus. These industries are revolutionizing technology and capital in the Midwest and beyond.

Enterprise Software

Digital products that seek to transform industries with a strong focus on user experience, product, brand, and market positioning.

Healthcare IT

Innovations in technology, patient care and healthcare changing the way we think about the medical fields.

Hard Tech

Emerging infrastructure, construction tech and materials solving our toughest global challenges.

OUR APPROACH

We work smarter.

At Ivy Ventures, we equip extraordinary founding teams with the resources they need to run high-growth companies.

“Smart capital” checks are only one part of the equation. Portfolio companies are vetted, funded, and supported by seasoned operators, investors, and product experts.

Capital

Our contacts are your contacts. Advisors and Founders gain access to a deep network of partners and industry experts who are on-call to make investments successful.

Connections

Advisors know what it’s like to be Founders. All Advisors are handpicked from a select group of investors based on their unique interests and expertise.

Chops

Midwest-focused with national reach.

Companies in the Midwest, long-ignored, are playing major roles in revolutionizing the modern world. We believe in searching for, supporting, and giving a voice to high-potential talent and ideas in our own backyard.

Frequently asked questions.

  • Ivy Ventures provides capital and resources for companies looking for $500k to $2M. Our diligence process involves the Ivy Ventures Team, select Ivy Ventures Advisors, and our Investment Committee.

  • Ivy Ventures has a curated bench of ~30 Advisors; all former executives, founders, investors, and growth-focused leaders. Advisors help with company diligence, invest alongside Ivy Ventures, advise companies and participate as Ivy Ventures board representation when needed. All of us at Ivy Ventures have had success growing companies - we had advisors in our corner throughout the journey. We hope to be your thought partners as well.

  • Ivy Ventures only invests in extraordinary founders. Our areas of focus range from Enterprise Software, Medical, and Hardtech. We've been known to explore ideas and provide thoughtful support for nearly every vertical - if you think you're a fit, please reach out.

JOIN US

We invest in extraordinary founders.

If you think that’s you, reach out. We’d love to talk, even if your company doesn’t fall into one of our core focus areas.