Valley Growth Ventures

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2015

AUM

-

Location

Youngstown, Ohio, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 29 August, 2026

Profile

Valley Growth Ventures is a micro venture capital investment fund based in Ohio, focusing on high-growth technology companies, particularly in the Mahoning Valley. The firm aims to generate strong financial returns while being a key player in startup funding in Northeast Ohio. They leverage industry expertise and a network of partners to create value for their portfolio companies.

The firm invests across various technology sectors, including software, IT, healthcare, energy, additive manufacturing, and advanced materials. Valley Growth Ventures primarily focuses on seed-stage investments and seeks opportunities with strong management teams and large, growing markets. Their investment strategy emphasizes solving real pain points with essential products or services.

Notable investments include companies such as VGV - strong financial returns, and others in the technology sector. They actively work with portfolio companies to drive value and provide operational assistance when needed.

Industry

IT Services Healthcare Services Fintech Business Services (B2B) Security Software Energy New materials

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Ernie Knight Managing Director
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FAQs about Valley Growth Ventures

Valley Growth Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Valley Growth Ventures is located in Youngstown, Ohio, United States.
Valley Growth Ventures was founded in 2015.
Valley Growth Ventures invests in companies and startups in IT Services, Healthcare Services, Fintech, Business Services (B2B), Security, Software, Energy, New materials.
Valley Growth Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
Valley Growth Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed.
Valley Growth Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.
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