Tappan Hill Ventures
Venture capitalAnn Arbor · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Tappan Hill Ventures targets large markets that remain underserved by recent advances in software and technology, focusing on sectors where earlier-generation technologies were adopted but which have had limited exposure to modern software and connected computing devices. The firm views the Internet of Things (IoT) as the next major wave of internet innovation, connecting people, processes, data and devices to create new capabilities and economic opportunity across healthcare, security, education, media and financial services. It builds a diversified portfolio ranging primarily from seed to early-growth companies, occasionally making opportunistic later-stage investments with near-term liquidity potential.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 8 of 22 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3EdTech ×3SaaS ×3AdTech ×2GovTech ×2Marketing Tech ×2Consumer ×1
HQs:United States×11
Investments · 22 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAdAdapted builds a platform that connects digital advertising to purchase intent for consumer packaged goods brands and agencies, enabling shoppers to see relevant ads earlier in their buying journey.
AdTechConsumerMarketing TechAnn Arbor, US
Molly McFarland(Executive Officer)Michael Pedersen(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Cell(Director, Promoter)
Seattle, US
BRAD KOLLMYER(Director)JASON BURT(Executive Officer, Director)JACKIE DAVIDSON(Director)BRICE KOSNIK(Executive Officer, Director)
Indianapolis, US
Adam Patarino(Executive Officer, Director)Ellie Mirman(Director)Lindsay Tjepkema(Executive Officer, Director)Kristian Andersen(Left director position as of 3/24/2021)
BoardAlex Shtarkman(Director)David Golden(Director)
Kumanu develops digital health and wellbeing solutions that help individuals and organizations discover and live their purpose through behavior change science and technology.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareWellness & FitnessAnn Arbor, US
Victor Strecher(Executive Officer, Director)John Ternes(Executive Officer)Young Bang(Director)David Gregorka(Executive Officer)
BoardJeffrey Bistrong(Director)Paul Meister(Director)
Santa Barbara, US
Brent Peus(CFO)Jason Spievak(Secretary)J. Scott Hamilton(CEO)
Detroit, US
JUSTIN TURK(Executive Officer, Director)ANDRE DAVIS(Executive Officer, Director)
Mercer Island, US
Court V. Lorenzini(Executive Officer, Director)Samuel A. Lucente II(Executive Officer, Director)
Nectir AI provides AI-powered tutoring assistants for schools and higher education institutions, built from course content and integrated into learning management systems with FERPA compliance.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
ParentSquare provides a unified platform for K-12 schools to manage school-home engagement, communications, and administrative functions while integrating with student information systems.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS<UNKNOWN>
Anupama Vaid(Executive Officer, Director)
Mitratech Prevalent provides AI-powered third-party risk management software that helps organizations assess, monitor, and remediate risks across the entire vendor and supplier lifecycle.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSPhoenix, US
Norman W. Menz III(Director)Kevin Hickey(Chief Executive Officer)James Ray(Vice President of Finance, Corporate Secretary and Treasurer)Kevin Charest(Director)Jonathan Dambrot(Director)Doug McNary(Director)
Reportwell provides software for schools and education agencies to navigate complex state education law and administrative processes.
EdTechGovTechLegalTechSaaSIndianapolis, US
Jacob Allen(CEO)Jennica Adkins(CCO)Jacob Peters(CPO)Lani Luo(COO)
Goleta, US
Ashutosh Vilas Chitnis(Executive Officer, Director)Rashi Bahri(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardLinda Fingerle(Director)Lane Rankin(Director)
OnSolve is a mass notification platform that delivers rapid, multi-channel alerts to enterprises and government agencies during emergencies, infrastructure disruptions, and operational events.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechSeattle, US
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Tappan Hill Ventures invest at?
- Tappan Hill Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Tappan Hill Ventures's typical check size?
- Tappan Hill Ventures typically writes checks of $100K.
- What sectors does Tappan Hill Ventures focus on?
- Tappan Hill Ventures focuses on Cybersecurity, EdTech, Fintech, Healthtech, IoT, Media & Entertainment, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Tappan Hill Ventures located?
- Tappan Hill Ventures is headquartered in Ann Arbor, US.
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