Ginger Rothrock
InvestorFounderManaging Director at HG Ventures · Board director at Pretred · Board director at PowerTech Water · Board director at Vartega
Indianapolis, Indiana
Writes $1M – $9M checks · typically $4M
About
Ginger Rothrock is a Managing Director at HG Ventures, which she joined roughly eight years ago. Her background spans academic research, co-founding and managing startups, and senior commercialization leadership. She was recently named to the 2026 GCV Powerlist and had previously appeared on GCV's Emerging Leaders list in 2024 and 2025.
Board director at Pretred
Intro paths
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Pretred's investors · 3
Co-founders at Pretred
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Eric DavisCEO
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Rob VolkertCOO
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Michelle E. DavisExecutive Officer
MD
Michael D. CorriganExecutive Officer
BO
Brad O'NeilDirector
Board director at PowerTech Water
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PowerTech Water's investors · 4
Co-founders at PowerTech Water
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CAMERON LIPPERTExecutive Officer, Director
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Keith JacobsExecutive Officer, Director
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James LandonExecutive Officer, Director
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ANDERS HALLSBYDirector
Board director at Vartega
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Vartega's investors · 14
Autodesk FoundationSan FranciscoBeyond CapitalSan DiegoCircular Innovation FundMontrealCycle CapitalMontrealDenver VenturesDenver · $250K – $3M checksDiamond Edge VenturesSan FranciscoHG VenturesIndianapolis · $1M – $10M checksNational Science FoundationAlexandria · since 2019New Climate VenturesHoustonRockies Venture ClubDenver · $100K – $500K checksSWAN Impact NetworkAustinTechstarsBoulder · $220K checksTexas HALO FundHoustonVectors Angel
Co-founders at Vartega
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Andrew MaxeyExecutive Officer, Director
AP
Aaron ParkerExecutive Officer
DF
Daniel FlaggExecutive Officer
SK
Sean KlineExecutive Officer
SK
Shari KennettDirector
JS
J. Scott PuseyExecutive Officer
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Edward PilpelDirector
Experience
- HG VenturesManaging Directorcurrent2025 — presentIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
- HG VenturesSenior Director2018 — 2025Greater Indianapolis
- Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow - Class 25current2020 — present
- VC3 DAOGenesis Member2022 — 2024
- RTI InternationalVice President, Technology and Commercialization2018
- RTI InternationalSenior Director, Commercialization and Intrapreneurship2016 — 2018
- RTI InternationalCreative Disruptors, Member and Leader2013 — 2016
- RTI InternationalDirector, Emerging Technologies2011 — 2016Research Triangle Park, NC
- CraZBrainPresident and co-founder2010 — 2017Research Triangle Park, NC
- Liquidia TechnologiesCo-Founder and Principal Technologist2007 — 2011
- Liquidia TechnologiesCo-Founder and Senior Scientist2005 — 2007
- University of North Carolina at Chapel HillPhD Candidate (Chemistry) and Entrepreneur2001 — 2005
- U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyResearch Associate III2000 — 2001
Education
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillPh.D., Chemistry2001 — 2005
- Furman UniversityBS, Chemistry1996 — 2000
Skills & more
Strategy46Materials Science48R&D70Product Development38Science20Business Development19Chemistry19Polymers18Entrepreneurship18Technology Transfer15Start-ups15Analytical Chemistry11
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BiotechnologyCommercializationLife SciencesProgram ManagementCompetitive AnalysisNanomaterialsEnergyMaterialsCharacterizationBusinessThin FilmsPatents- Mental Health First Aid — National Council for Mental Wellbeing
From Ginger's professional profile.
Investments
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at HG Ventures
Erin Crowther
Analyst at HG Ventures
Hannibal George
Investor at HG Ventures
John Glushik
Managing Partner at HG Ventures
Jonathan Schalliol
Investor at HG Ventures
Kip Frey
Managing Director at HG Ventures
Mitch Black
Venture Director at HG Ventures
Natalie Cira
Principal at HG Ventures
Nick Arnold
Principal at HG Ventures
Network4
Erin Crowther
Analyst at HG Ventures
Hannibal George
Investor at HG Ventures
Jonathan Schalliol
Investor at HG Ventures
Nick Arnold
Principal at HG Ventures
Investors connected to Ginger in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Ginger Rothrock work?
- Ginger Rothrock is Managing Director at HG Ventures and Founder at Pretred and Founder at PowerTech Water and Founder at Vartega.
- What check size does Ginger Rothrock write?
- Ginger Rothrock typically writes checks of $1M – $9M.
- What companies did Ginger Rothrock found?
- Ginger Rothrock founded PowerTech Water, Pretred, Vartega.
Founder mafias
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill mafia29
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Dillon ErbBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Paperspace +2Dacia TollBAFounded Achievementfirst +1Emil MunkGLOBE XVIFounded Balance +1Christine E. BoyleMastersFounded Valor Water AnalyticsTania MalikBAFounded Vital PlanLinda FinleyMaster of Arts - MAFounded Blue Apron
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Furman University mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill197
Clint MyersInvestor at RevolutionMahati SridharPartner, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionEric WagnerVP of Research and Data at Redpoint VenturesSoul DayanInvestor at True VenturesAlex LimInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Alex TaubPrincipal at QED Investors
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Also attended Furman University7
Ford BlakelyOperating Partner at Ankona CapitalDavid TraylorSenior Managing Director at Golden EagleAndrew DietrichVice President, Fund Accounting at Harbert Growth PartnersMichael LettaGeneral Partner, COO at Human VenturesJames SullivanScout at LvlUp VenturesCaleb AveryAssociate at UPC Capital Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at HG Ventures4
Also worked at Kauffman Fellows366
Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaTobi CokerDeal Partner at Felicis VenturesRoi Bar-KatManaging Director at Intel CapitalAvi BharadwajInvestment Director at Intel CapitalNick WashburnSenior Managing Director, Intel Capital (North America)Vinnie LauriaFounding Partner at Golden Gate Ventures
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