Heartland Ventures

Heartland Ventures is a Midwest-based venture capital firm that connects high-growth startups with industrial businesses in the United States. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, real estate, and construction, aiming to bridge the gap between coastal startups and Midwestern corporations. By leveraging a network of over 800 industrial operators, Heartland Ventures facilitates pilot programs and customer acquisition for its portfolio companies, enabling them to validate product-market fit and accelerate revenue growth.

Established in 2016, Heartland Ventures has invested in several companies, including Parspec, Inc., which raised a $20 million Series A round in July 2025. The firm's investment strategy involves co-investing alongside top venture capital firms to add immediate value to high-growth startups disrupting traditional Midwestern industries. This approach has led to the facilitation of over 114 startup connections for Heartland corporations and the creation of over $65 million in pipeline revenue for portfolio companies.

Heartland Ventures operates with a team of 11-50 employees and maintains a full-time presence in South Bend, Indiana, Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis. The firm's model benefits the Midwest by helping startups expand into the region, creating new employment opportunities, and attracting investment dollars from outside the region to strengthen its innovation infrastructure. By connecting startups with large Middle America companies, Heartland Ventures plays a pivotal role in fostering growth and innovation in traditional industries across the United States.