mHUB Ventures

mHUB Ventures is a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting early-stage hardware-focused startups in the Midwest. As the investment arm of mHUB, a prominent innovation center based in Chicago, mHUB Ventures focuses on bridging the gap between early-stage innovation and market-ready technology. The firm primarily invests in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, energy technology, medical technology, and sustainability, aiming to foster the growth of disruptive physical products that address real-world challenges.

The firm's investment strategy involves providing seed and follow-on investments to startups developing physical solutions in manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and sustainability. mHUB Ventures operates through its Spark Funds, which back early-stage startups and integrate them into mHUB's nationally ranked accelerator programs. These programs emphasize industry engagement, rapid prototyping, and pilot deployment, alongside manufacturability and supply chain management, thereby de-risking investments and accelerating the commercialization of critical technologies.

Since its inception, mHUB Ventures has invested in over 50 startups, contributing to the commercialization of critical technologies faster and with intention. The firm plays a critical role in strengthening U.S. competitiveness and building the physical future from the heart of the Midwest, supporting over 1,200 entrepreneurs and 500 startups that have collectively raised more than $2 billion in capital and launched over 1,700 products.