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Wing 2 Wing Ventures

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Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Wing 2 Wing Ventures backs early-stage startups in Appalachia, with a particular focus on West Virginia, aiming to advance economic opportunity in the region. It invests in companies whose values align with the Wing 2 Wing Foundation's mission to develop regional economic opportunity, prioritize the environment, and deliver meaningful results. Beyond capital, the firm provides mentorship, coaching, and educational resources to foster the incubation and growth of local entrepreneurs and organizations, while attracting new talent and sharing best practices for building successful companies.

Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
13

Team · 2 people

from the firm's website
Alys Smith· Co-founder

Co-founder of the Wing 2 Wing Foundation, an attorney, and founder of Better2Mediate.

Brad D. Smith· Co-founder

Co-founder of the Wing 2 Wing Foundation and President of Marshall University.

What they invest in

from 2 of 13 portfolio companies

Deep Tech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1Energy ×1Healthtech ×1Impact & Social Good ×1Medical Devices ×1

HQs:United States×1

Investments · 13 tracked

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Appalachianbotanicalappalachianbotanical.com
At One Venturesatoneventures.com

Addis Energy produces ammonia and other chemicals through a subsurface process that injects engineered fluids into iron-rich rock formations, leveraging geothermal and subsurface engineering techniques to reduce energy requirements by 85% compared to conventional Haber-Bosch processes.

CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyImpact & Social Good

Michael Alexander(CEO)Charlie Mitchell(COO)Tim Abate(CSO)in

BoardTom ChiinLaurie MenoudinHelen Linin

Co-investorsClean Energy VenturesFarvatn Venture

Blueinktechblueinktech.com
Concrete Roseconcreterosecapital.com

A venture capital firm that provides financial and social capital to early-stage startups, partnering with founders through its network of entrepreneurs, operators, and investors.

Sector Agnostic

Co-investorsFoundryNext Play Ventures

Dignifihealthdignifihealth.com
Illuminant Surgicalilluminant.aiin𝕏Seed

Illuminant Surgical develops an AI-powered real-time anatomical projection system called Skylight for spine surgery and interventional procedures, using computer vision and projection mapping to display medical imaging directly onto patients.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesLos Angeles, US

Eldrick Millares(Founder)inJames Hu(Co-Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer)inJhoneldrick Millares(Cofounder)

Co-investorsDorm RoomFlucas VenturesKube VCSoma CapitalY CombinatorAlumni Ventures+3 more

Parthianwvparthianwv.com
Rhetoricuserhetoric.com
Wing2Wingwing2wing.wpenginepowered.com

Other

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

Appalachia Botanical Co.Appalachian Made CompanyConcrete Rose CapitalParthian Battery Solutions

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Wing 2 Wing Ventures made?
Wing 2 Wing Ventures has 13 tracked investments.
What stage does Wing 2 Wing Ventures invest at?
Wing 2 Wing Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Wing 2 Wing Ventures focus on?
Wing 2 Wing Ventures focuses on Climate Tech, EdTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good.
Who does Wing 2 Wing Ventures co-invest with?
Wing 2 Wing Ventures most often shares deals with Clean Energy Ventures, Farvatn Venture, Foundry, among 3 tracked co-investors.

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