Grand Ventures

Grand Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, focusing on seed-stage B2B SaaS companies in emerging regions of the United States and Canada. The firm primarily invests in sectors such as Fintech, Supply Chain, and DevOps, aiming to support innovative entrepreneurs from inception through rapid growth to maturity. Grand Ventures has raised over $80 million across its funds, with its second fund closing at $50 million in October 2023.

The firm's investment strategy centers on leading the first institutional venture rounds for companies, providing resources to catalyze growth, from strategy and fundraising to culture and talent development. Grand Ventures prides itself on its 'Capital Plus' approach, leveraging a network of over 50 advisors from diverse industries to offer strategic support beyond capital investment. This approach has been instrumental in the firm's ability to invest in some of the fastest-growing companies in North America alongside prestigious venture funds.

Grand Ventures' portfolio includes companies like Astronomer, Tealbook, and InvestNext, which have collectively added over $2 billion in enterprise value. The firm has been recognized for its contributions to Michigan's entrepreneurial ecosystem, receiving the Capital Event of the Year – Venture Capital Fund award from the Michigan Venture Capital Association in 2024. This recognition underscores Grand Ventures' commitment to fostering innovation and supporting high-growth companies in the Midwest and beyond.