Ludlow Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingOak Park · Pre-Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked
Also known as LUDLOW MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC · Ludlow Ventures Detroit
Investment thesis
Ludlow Ventures operates on the conviction that at the earliest stages, the people behind a company matter most. Rather than chasing themes or reinventing strategy each fund, the firm has kept a consistent playbook since 2010: meet exceptional founders early, invest before others do, and build deep, genuine relationships. It emphasizes knowing its founders better than anyone, which it credits for its ability to help meaningfully and generate founder referrals. The firm markets itself on offering a distinctly different meeting experience for founders and staying supportive throughout the company-building journey.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 35 of 50 portfolio companiesSaaS ×16Consumer ×13Enterprise Software ×12AI & Machine Learning ×10Fintech ×8Developer Tools ×4E-commerce ×4Creator Economy ×3
HQs:United States×29
Investments · 50 tracked
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DreamCraft is a game development platform that simplifies game creation through a built-in editor and asset library, enabling individual creators without programming or art skills to develop and monetize games.
ConsumerCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsGamingSan Francisco, US
Tianyin Zhang(Founder/CEO)inVeronica Yao(Founder/COO)
Dwolla provides a modern API platform that enables businesses to connect to US payment networks and facilitate fast bank transfers.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSDes Moines, US
Craig Ibsen(Director)Ben Milne(Executive Officer, Director)Jonathon Triest(Director)
BoardAlbert Wenger(Director)
Board seatJonathon Triest· per SEC Form D
Airspace Link provides a unified platform (AirHub Portal) for airspace security, drone operations management, and air traffic coordination, serving government agencies, defense organizations, and commercial enterprises operating unmanned aircraft systems.
Defense TechGovTechIoTNorthville, US
Jonathan Struhl(Director)Michael Healander(Executive Officer, Director)Dillon Krasnigor(Director)Daniel Bradshaw(Executive Officer, Director)
Ambassador is a customer lifecycle operating system that runs affiliate, referral, loyalty, advocacy, and influencer programs on a unified platform, orchestrated by its AI system HiroAI.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSRoyal Oak, US
Thomas E Watson(Manager of Issuer)
AngelList's investor management platform provides tools for venture capital and private equity firms to streamline LP interactions, automate fund operations, and deliver reporting and portfolio updates through a branded digital experience.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Avlok Kohli(CEO)
Copilot is a personal finance app that helps individuals track spending, categorize transactions, and manage their money across financial accounts.
ConsumerFintechChicago, US
PAULA KETZ(SECRETARY)PATRICK G. RYAN(CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR)ROBERT LEVIN(CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER)
A marketplace where independent designers sell digital assets such as fonts, graphics, templates, photos, and themes to other creators.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketplacesSan Francisco, US
Darius "Bubs" Monsef(Founder/CEO)inAaron Epstein(Founder)inChris Williams(Founder/CTO)inChris Winn(Executive Officer, Director)Cack Wilhelm(Director)
Deepgram builds foundational voice AI technology that enables speech-to-text, audio intelligence, text-to-speech, and voice agent APIs for businesses to create natural voice interactions.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Scott Stephenson(CEO and Co-founder)Dave Wilner(Director)Adam Sypniewski(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardZach DeWitt(Director)Elizabeth de Saint-Aignan(Director)
DualEntry is an AI-native enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform designed to replace legacy accounting systems for mid-market to enterprise businesses.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York, US
Santiago Nestares(Co-founder & CEO)inBenedict Dohmen(Co-founder)in
Haute Hijab designs and sells hijabs and related accessories, including underscarves and magnets, for Muslim women seeking modest fashion products.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceNew York, US
Melanie Elturk(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Anthony Tjan(Director)Ahmed Zedan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Headout operates a global marketplace that connects travelers with local experiences, activities, and attractions across multiple countries.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityNew York, US
Varun Khona(CEO)Suren Sultania(COO)Rachit Watts(CTO)Vikram Jit Singh(Executive Officer, Director)
Italic designs and sells home goods including towels, bedding, scent products, and hosting items focused on everyday rituals.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWalnut, US
Daniel Gulati(Director)Byron Ling(Director)Jeremy Cai(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Annie Chen(Executive Officer)
BoardDon Stalter(Director)
MagicBus offers a vanpooling app that matches riders, drivers, and vans to build and manage commuter pools with on-demand dynamic scheduling.
ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSLos Angeles, US
Ray Wu(Founder)inJason Kraft(Founder/CTO)inChris Upjohn(Founder)in
May Mobility develops multi-policy decision-making technology for autonomous vehicles that processes real-time sensor data to analyze driving scenarios and optimize safety.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationRoboticsAnn Arbor, US
Edwin Olson(Founder/CEO)inDr. Edwin Olson(CEO and Founder)in
Onboard is a software platform for post-sale teams to manage customer onboarding workflows and timelines centrally.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaSDetroit, US
Gradient Health builds an open research platform for medical imaging that enables developers to create and validate machine learning algorithms for radiology workflows.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareMedical DevicesNew York City, US
Dillon Erb(Founder/CEO)inDaniel Kobran(Founder)inOuwen Huang(CEO)
Pie is a free Chrome browser extension that blocks ads on sites including YouTube and Twitch, suppresses cookie pop-ups, and lets users choose which channels or sites to allow ads on.
AdTechConsumerCreator Economy
Point One develops precision navigation technology for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and mobile systems.
AI & Machine LearningIoTMobility & TransportationRoboticsSan Francisco, US
Aaron Nathan(Co-founder/CTO)inMike KurdzielinKaren LeineweberinRyan DoughertyinJesse Beyroutey(Director)Bryan Galusha(Executive Officer, Director)
Provi is a marketplace platform that connects buyers (bartenders, restaurant and retail owners, distributors) with alcohol distributors across the U.S., offering centralized ordering, product visibility, and supply chain management for the beverage alcohol industry.
B2B MarketplacesFoodTechSaaSChicago, US
Replika is an AI companion app that engages users in conversations and provides emotional support through memory, personality customization, and features like voice calls and messaging.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerMedia & EntertainmentMental HealthSan Francisco, US
Eugenia Kuyda(Founder/CEO)in
Roadtrippers is a mobile platform that helps users plan road trips by discovering interesting locations, booking accommodations, and navigating routes across the United States, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerTravel & HospitalityCincinnati, US
Mark Kvamme(Director)Michael Venerable(Director)James Fischer(Executive Officer, Director)
Seattle, US
Nick End(Executive Officer, Director)Grant B. Fresen(Executive Officer, Director)
Scentbird offers a monthly subscription service allowing customers to select from a large catalog of designer fragrances, with new choices available each month starting at $14.95.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerNew York City, US
Mariya Nurislamova(Founder)inAndrei Rebrov(Executive Officer, Promoter)Rachel ten Brink(Executive Officer, Promoter)Eric Kim(Director)Sergei Gusev(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Signal Advisors operates a cloud-based platform serving insurance advisors and intermediaries (IMOs) to manage annuities, life insurance, and wealth management.
FintechInsurTechSaaSDetroit, US
Wingspan provides a platform for businesses to automate the full lifecycle of managing flexible workforces, including onboarding, invoicing, payments, compliance, and benefits.
FintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaS
Anthony MironovGreg FranczykShawn Ellis(Director)David Ulevitch(Director)Priya Saiprasad(Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Ludlow Ventures invest at?
- Ludlow Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Ludlow Ventures's typical check size?
- Ludlow Ventures typically writes checks of $50K – $1M.
- What sectors does Ludlow Ventures focus on?
- Ludlow Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Ludlow Ventures located?
- Ludlow Ventures is headquartered in Oak Park, US.
- Does Ludlow Ventures lead rounds?
- Ludlow Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamJonathon Triest of Ludlow Ventures on using authenticity & creativity to get what you want
This Week in Startups · Jonathon Triest
Jonathon Triest - Ludlow Ventures
LAUNCH Conf · Jonathon Triest
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