Network Ventures
Venture capitalChicago · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Network Ventures backs founders with bold visions aiming to create positive change. As a Midwest-based, seed-stage firm, it concentrates on companies building network effects. It intentionally invests in only a handful of companies annually so it can work closely and hands-on with founders and their teams. Drawing on nearly two decades of experience working with startups, the firm is willing to write the first check into a company or lead a round. It emphasizes the value of community, relying on the collective knowledge of its founder and investor network to help portfolio companies learn, grow, fundraise, and connect to useful resources.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 2 of 6 portfolio companiesSaaS ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Enterprise Software ×1GovTech ×1Hardware ×1PropTech ×1
HQs:United States×5
Investments · 6 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12019 · 22016 · 14 dated
Chicago, US
Blair Pircon(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatJeffrey B Maters· per SEC Form D · $300K raise · filed Aug 2019
Mchenry, US
John Hundrieser(Executive Officer, Director)Elliott Garms(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Miles(Director)Eddie Lou(Director)
Board seatJeffrey B. Maters· per SEC Form D · $1.4M raise · filed Apr 2019
PrintWithMe operates self-serve, wireless printer stations that let users print, copy, scan, and fax documents via web, email, or an iOS app.
HardwarePropTechSaaSChicago, US
Jonathan Treble(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRyan Jeffrey(Director)
Board seatJeffrey B. Maters· per SEC Form D · $600K raise · filed Nov 2016
Co-investorsNewlin Ventures
Chicago, US
Nikolas Cromydas(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardStephen Schmalhofer(Director)inDave Knox(Director)Brian Reinken(Director)Jamie Gilpin(Director)
Co-investorsFJ LabsTeamworthy Ventures
Clearbox is a data platform that aggregates historical transaction data along with market research such as market landscapes, scopes of work, solicitations, vendor responses, contracts, and pricing.
B2B MarketplacesData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSChicago, US
PartnerJeff Maters· solo GP
Digital home for pickleball enthusiasts and coaches where users can find local courts, connect with players, and play more pickleball
Co-investorsArdent VentureOverlineService Provider Capital
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Network Ventures invest at?
- Network Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Network Ventures's typical check size?
- Network Ventures typically writes checks of $500K – $2M.
- What sectors does Network Ventures focus on?
- Network Ventures focuses on Enterprise Software, Retail Tech, SaaS.
- Where is Network Ventures located?
- Network Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, US.
- Does Network Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Network Ventures leads investment rounds.
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Finger Group builds and backs businesses across venture capital and private equity by deploying proprietary capital. The firm works deeply with founding teams on operational matters including sales, recruiting, and financial modeling, measuring success by business quality and team capability rather than short-term returns.
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FirstMile Ventures is a Colorado-based venture capital firm that invests in pre-seed and seed stage technology companies. The firm focuses on early-stage founding teams.
Invest Nebraska is a Nebraska-based investor that backs early-stage companies showing early signs of product-market fit, typically writing a first check averaging $250k across all industries.
Firms observed investing alongside Network Ventures, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Network Ventures's recorded portfolio.
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