Entry stagePre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B
Check size$1M to $10M
Leads roundsYes
FocusClimate, Industrial, Deep tech, Proptech, Logistics and mobility
Latest fundn/a
Investing team6 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at HG Ventures
6 people on the investing team, 3 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Ginger Rothrock, Ph.DManaging DirectorShe previously served as Vice President of Technology and Commercialization at RTI International before joining HG Ventures.
John GlushikManaging DirectorHe previously worked at Intersouth Partners and Duke Angel Network, and began his career as an engineer.
Kip FreyManaging DirectorHe has experience as a law professor, venture investor, and CEO of several startups.
Mitch BlackVenture DirectorHe previously led the managed mobility business unit at Motus and three SaaS companies.
Natalie CiraPrincipalShe previously worked as an investor at BHP Ventures and as an investment banker at Whipstitch Capital.
Erin CrowtherAssociateFocus: deal sourcing and due diligence.
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Writes $1M to $10M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.
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In their words
HG VenturesPartnering with innovative, high-growth companies that support a sustainable future in materials, infrastructure, environmental solutions and industrial systems.hgventures.com
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What stage does HG Ventures invest in?
HG Ventures reports entry at pre-seed, seed, series a, series b.
How much does HG Ventures invest?
HG Ventures reports checks of $1M to $10M.
Does HG Ventures lead rounds?
Yes. HG Ventures says it can lead.
Who are the partners at HG Ventures?
Ginger Rothrock, Ph.D (Managing Director), John Glushik (Managing Director), Kip Frey (Managing Director).
Is HG Ventures active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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