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Heartland Ventures

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2016

AUM

$140 M

Location

South Bend, Indiana, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 04 August, 2026

Profile

Heartland Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 2016. The firm focuses on connecting high-growth startups with industrial operators in the Midwest, leveraging a network of over 800 industry leaders. With a team of 10 professionals, Heartland Ventures aims to bridge the gap between coastal tech innovation and Midwestern industrial needs, offering startups access to early adopters and pilot customers.

The firm invests primarily in sectors such as construction technology, manufacturing technology, logistics technology, and human resources technology. Heartland Ventures typically engages with early-stage startups, providing them with the opportunity to validate and scale their technologies in the Midwest. The firm manages multiple funds, including Heartland Ventures Fund II with $52 million in assets under management.

Notable investments by Heartland Ventures include GenLogs - business productivity software, Soil Connect - logistics platform, and Laborup - human capital services. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to fostering innovation within traditional industries by introducing cutting-edge technologies to established markets.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Construction Education Edtech Healthcare Services Industrial Marketing and Advertising Other Real Estate Robotics Software Telecommunications Logistics Manufacturing Media and Entertainment SaaS HealthTech

Heartland Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Heartland Ventures Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate Robotics SaaS Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$52 M	November 2022
Heartland Ventures Fund III	Venture Capital (VC)	Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate Robotics SaaS Software HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$60 M	January 2026

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FAQs about Heartland Ventures

Is Heartland Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Heartland Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Heartland Ventures located?

Heartland Ventures is located in South Bend, Indiana, United States.

When was Heartland Ventures founded?

Heartland Ventures was founded in 2016.

What sectors and industries does Heartland Ventures invest in?

Heartland Ventures invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Construction, Education, Edtech, Healthcare Services, Industrial, Marketing and Advertising, Other, Real Estate, Robotics, Software, Telecommunications, Logistics, Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, SaaS, HealthTech.

What is Heartland Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Heartland Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Heartland Ventures typically invest in?

Heartland Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Heartland Ventures investment?

Heartland Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Heartland Ventures?

Heartland Ventures has around $140m assets under management.

When was Heartland Ventures last fund created?

Heartland Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2026-01-01

What are the contacts of Heartland Ventures?

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