Huron River Ventures
Venture capitalAnn Arbor · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
The firm believes the energy industry is undergoing a historic transition toward renewable resources like solar, wind, and biomass, driven by new technologies. Similar to past shifts from wood to coal to oil to nuclear, this evolution is expected to continue for decades while creating opportunities for energy systems to become cheaper, more efficient, and cleaner.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 5, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 6 of 9 portfolio companiesSaaS ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2AI & Machine Learning ×2Enterprise Software ×2FoodTech ×2New Materials ×2Biotech ×1Cleantech ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 9 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathGrand Rapids, US
Ryan H. Vaughn(Executive Officer, Director)RYAN VAUGHN(MANAGER)
BoardMatthew Anderson(Director)Hugo Braun(Director)
Board seatRyan Waddington· per SEC Form D · $5.8M raise · filed Sep 2015
Co-investorsMichigan Capital NetworkWakestream Ventures
Covaron Advanced Materials develops high-performance coatings for high-heat and high-abrasion applications, including thermal coatings rated to point-source temperatures up to 1600°C and single-part spray abrasion and corrosion coatings.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechNew Materials
PartnerTim Streit· solo GP
Co-investorsID Ventures
Aatmunn provides a platform that unifies disconnected safety devices and systems in industrial environments, integrating data from multiple manufacturers and legacy systems into a single real-time view.
Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaS
PartnerTim Streit· solo GP
Co-investorsBlue CollectiveRTP GlobalAnnox CapitalDurable Capital PartnersGeneral Catalyst
Kemin develops and manufactures specialty ingredients across areas including human and animal nutrition, pet food, plant science, and health applications.
BiotechFoodTechNew Materials
PartnerTim Streit· solo GP
Peachworks provides back-of-house management software for restaurants, including inventory management, staff scheduling, labor management, digital invoice processing, and front-to-back-of-house communication tools.
FoodTechRetail TechSaaS
PartnerTim Streit· solo GP
PartnerTim Streit· solo GP
Sight Machine develops AI agents that optimize manufacturing operations by analyzing industrial data, connecting production systems, and providing autonomous recommendations to improve output and reduce waste.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Jon Sobel(Chief Executive Officer and President)Nathan Oostendorp(Secretary and Treasurer)
BoardAdrian Fortino(Director)inMark Jacobsen(Director)Roger Ehrenberg(Director)
PartnerTim Streit· solo GP
Co-investorsDnx VentureseLab VenturesFundersClubFuture Energy VenturesMercury FundMomenta Ventures+3 more
SkySpecs provides data management and analytics software for renewable energy asset operators, helping them optimize maintenance and operational decisions for wind and solar installations.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergySaaSAnn Arbor, US
Daniel Ellis(President and CEO)David Roberts(CEO)Thomas Brady(CFO)Ryan Morton(Chief Technology Officer)Samuel DeBruin(Chief Operational Officer)Patrick Senatore(Director of Engineering)
PartnerTim Streit· solo GP
Co-investorsCapital Midwest FundDakota Venture GroupEvergy VenturesID VenturesInvest MichiganMcRock Capital+4 more
PartnerTim Streit· solo GP
Co-investorsInvest MichiganMichigan Capital NetworkWakestream Ventures
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSkySpecs · annarborusa.org · Mar 20, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Huron River Ventures made?
- Huron River Ventures has 8 tracked investments.
- What stage does Huron River Ventures invest at?
- Huron River Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Huron River Ventures focus on?
- Huron River Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Cloud Computing, Energy, IoT.
- Where is Huron River Ventures located?
- Huron River Ventures is headquartered in Ann Arbor, US.
- Who does Huron River Ventures co-invest with?
- Huron River Ventures most often shares deals with ID Ventures, Invest Michigan, eLab Ventures, among 20 tracked co-investors.
Co-investors · 17
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FirstMark is a venture capital firm that backs founders and supports them through a platform providing access to networks, customers, and talent.
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High Alpha is a venture firm that creates and funds B2B SaaS companies, partnering with founders to build enterprise software businesses. It operates a venture capital arm (Capital) and a company-building arm (Studio).
Hyde Park Venture Partners (HPVP) is an early-stage venture fund investing in AI, software, and tech-enabled services companies connected to the Midwest, Toronto, or the Southeast.
ffVC is a seed and early-stage venture capital firm based in New York that invests across emerging industries.
Endeavor is a global nonprofit network supporting high-impact entrepreneurs across 45+ markets, and runs Endeavor Catalyst, a rules-based co-investment fund that invests alongside the same founders Endeavor supports.
Drive Capital is a venture capital firm backing founders across the American Heartland and Midwest, partnering with companies from early idea through IPO.
Fontinalis Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups working on mobility, industrial innovation, and energy.
▶5 more co-investors
EVE AtlasFabric VCSecond Century VenturesRefinery VentureElevate Capital
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