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Gravity Ventures

Venture capital

Indianapolis · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Gravity Ventures is a member-managed investment group of more than 60 members that operates multiple seed capital funds in Indiana and Arkansas. It invests at the angel, pre-seed, and seed stages in early-stage technology and tech-enabled businesses across varied industries. Investment decisions are made collectively as a group, and the portfolio is administered cooperatively. The firm emphasizes a collaborative, non-hierarchical approach, describing its members as experienced investors and entrepreneurs who devote time to helping founders succeed. It positions itself as investing in people as much as ideas.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Indianapolis, Indiana, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2008
Tracked investments
6

Team · 1 people

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Founder mafia

3 people who came through Gravity Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 2 of 6 portfolio companies

Biotech ×1Enterprise Software ×1Healthtech ×1Medical Devices ×1SaaS ×1

HQs:United States×3

Investments · 6 tracked

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Amplified Sciencesamplifiedsciences.comin𝕏

Amplified Sciences is a clinical-stage diagnostics company that has developed an ultra-sensitive optical reporter platform for multi-omics diagnostic tests, aimed at helping clinicians detect, treat, and monitor difficult diseases.

BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesWest Lafayette, US

Diana Caldwell(Executive Officer, Director)inVincent Jo Davisson(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardAndrew Cothrel(Director)inWade Lange(Director)Robert Saunders(Director)

Co-investorsBeni Venture CapitalElevate VenturesHouston Angel NetworkIU VenturesFlywheel FundOCA Ventures

ARK Challengearkchallenge.org

A 14-week business accelerator program for technology startups addressing key technical challenges facing major Arkansas industries, hosting 15 companies to boost the regional competitiveness of Northwest Arkansas.

Membershinemembershine.comin𝕏

MemberShine is an all-in-one membership management software platform that provides tools for online dues collection and payments (credit/debit cards and ACH), website building, and member portals.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSIndianapolis, US

Jeff Barrientos(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew J. Thompson(Executive Officer, Director)Clayton H. Thompson(Executive Officer, Director)Erik Power(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsElevate Ventures

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Acumen BrandsApparel Media GroupApparelmedia

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Gravity Ventures made?
Gravity Ventures has 6 tracked investments.
What stage does Gravity Ventures invest at?
Gravity Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Gravity Ventures focus on?
Gravity Ventures focuses on Crypto & Web3, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Gravity Ventures located?
Gravity Ventures is headquartered in Indianapolis, US.
Who does Gravity Ventures co-invest with?
Gravity Ventures most often shares deals with Elevate Ventures, BLH Venture Partners, LLC, Houston Angel Network, among 6 tracked co-investors.

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