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Germin8 Ventures

Germin8 Ventures is an Illinois-based specialist backing Pre-Seed to Series B companies in food, healthtech, life sciences, and logistics, with investments like Bushel and Matterworks.

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Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsn/a
FocusFood and ag, Healthtech, Life sciences, Logistics and mobility
Latest fundn/a
Investing team1 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Germin8 Ventures

1 person on the investing team, 1 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Michael LavinManaging PartnerHe oversees investing, operations, and strategy, and serves on the boards of several portfolio companies.

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Before you pitch

How to reach them[email protected]

Notable investments

BushelMatterworks

In their words

Germin8 Ventures - AgTech & FoodTech Venture CapitalWe are a multi-stage investment firm powering the next century of agriculture, food and health dynamism.germin8ventures.com
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On these lists

Series A healthtech investors in Illinois13Seed healthtech investors in Illinois11Series A food and ag investors in Illinois9Seed logistics and mobility investors in Illinois8Series B healthtech investors in Illinois8Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Pre-seed investors in United States1561

Questions

What stage does Germin8 Ventures invest in?

Germin8 Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.

How much does Germin8 Ventures invest?

Germin8 Ventures has not reported a check size.

Does Germin8 Ventures lead rounds?

Germin8 Ventures has not reported a lead preference.

Who are the partners at Germin8 Ventures?

Michael Lavin (Managing Partner).

Is Germin8 Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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