Huron River Ventures

Huron River Ventures is a private equity firm based in Michigan, founded in 2010. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in various sectors, specifically targeting agriculture, energy, manufacturing, and technology. Huron River Ventures aims to support innovative technologies that can modernize traditional industries, particularly those that have become outdated. By concentrating on the Midwest region, the firm seeks to drive growth and innovation in sectors critical to the economy.

Doug Bottrel

Principal, Head of Business Development

Ryan Waddington

Founding Partner

Noah Yates

Senior Associate

35 past transactions

FarmLogs

Seed Round in 2013
Their mission is to help bring farmers the future of farming. They challenge what is possible and invent new ways of applying cutting-edge technology to the world's oldest and most foundational industry. Farmers are the core of agriculture and they help them use technology to be more successful. Farmer success is their success. They will never make a decision that doesn't benefit farmers. Their world depends on agriculture. By making farming more efficient and helping farmers grow more using less, they have the opportunity to make a massive positive impact. And, they've brought together a world-class team to make it happen.

Tachyus

Series A in 2016
Tachyus develops a technology platform to optimize energy production for the oil and gas industry. Its platform provides prescriptive and predictive analytics, descriptive analytics, integration, and measurement features. Tachyus offers solutions for production optimization in cyclic steaming, steam-flooding, CO2-flooding, water-flooding, pump optimization, workover prioritization, and shale fracking. It production responses to stimulation, relationships between completion design and initial production, and optimal injection rates through its platform enables users to predict mechanical equipment failure. Tachyus serves through iOS applications. Dakin Sloss, Francisco Leport, and Paul Orland founded Software Revolution in 2013 that became Tachyus in April 2013. It has its headquarters in San Mateo in California.

ArborMetrix

Series B in 2016
ArborMetrix is a performance measurement for Acute and Specialty Care. Based on its industry-changing research, ArborMetrix delivers outcomes-based, risk- and reliability-adjusted clinical intelligence, which provides actionable insights for Hospitals, Health Plans, ACOs, Physicians, Societies, and Collaboratives. Their leading healthcare analytics solutions are proven to deliver targeted, clinically-deep insights that improve clinical outcomes, optimize financial performance, increase stakeholder value, and measure the real-world effectiveness of treatments and procedures, as well as medical device technologies and pharmaceuticals. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Tackk

Convertible Note in 2014
Tackk helps you easily create content and share with friends all in one place. It’s a fun, social tool that allows you to share creativity and have conversations using photos, video and other media.

Algal Scientific

Series B in 2015
Algal Scientific has two distinct business units that serve the animal feed, human nutrition, and wastewater treatment industries. One unit is focused on the production of their ProGlucan beta-glucan products for animal feeds and human nutrition. The second unit is dedicated to the commercialization of their Hypertrophic wastewater treatment system, which they license to customers in the food and beverage industry. It was acquired by Kemin Industries in March 2017. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Plymouth, Michigan.

SkySpecs

Series D in 2022
SkySpecs automates the inspection, diagnostics, and maintenance of utility scale wind turbines with custom autonomous drones. The company develops an affordable form of energy, through the use of an automated drone inspection service and analytics platform that allows for repeatability, high-quality data, and safer inspections. SkySpecs was founded on 2012 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Cribspot

Seed Round in 2016
Cribspot, Inc. operates an online platform for leasing and rental of student apartments and houses in Ann Arbor, Columbus, and East Lansing areas. Its online platform enables college students to find off-campus housing and apartment rentals with virtual tours and floorplans. The company also offers property management and marketing, online leasing and payment, tenant screening, maintenance and repair, accounting, and turnover services for property owners. In addition, it provides a mobile application for iOS and Android devices. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Detroit, Michigan.

Ambiq Micro

Seed Round in 2010
Ambiq Micro is an early-stage fabless semiconductor company that is developing ultra-low-power mixed-signal solutions for a new generation of wireless electronics. Ambiq Micro was founded in 2010 on the simple yet powerful notion that extremely low power semiconductors are the key to the future of electronics. Through the use of their pioneering ultra-low-power technology, they help innovative companies around the world develop differentiated solutions that reduce or eliminate the need for batteries, lower overall system power, and maximize industrial design flexibility.

Covaron Advanced Materials

Convertible Note in 2013
Covaron Advanced Materials, a seed-stage advanced materials company, engages in developing thermosetting ceramic materials. The company focuses on the development of patterns, cores, and molds made of thermosetting ceramics for metal sand casting, plastic thermoforming, and plastic injection molding. Its materials are beneficial in the segments of foams, adhesives, coatings, and fiber reinforced composites. The company serves automotive, aerospace, energy, manufacturing, and coatings industries. Covaron Advanced Materials was formerly known as Kymeira Advanced Materials. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Cribspot

Seed Round in 2014
Cribspot, Inc. operates an online platform for leasing and rental of student apartments and houses in Ann Arbor, Columbus, and East Lansing areas. Its online platform enables college students to find off-campus housing and apartment rentals with virtual tours and floorplans. The company also offers property management and marketing, online leasing and payment, tenant screening, maintenance and repair, accounting, and turnover services for property owners. In addition, it provides a mobile application for iOS and Android devices. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Detroit, Michigan.

PeachWorks

Convertible Note in 2016
PeachWorks Inc. provides cloud-based business analytics and real-time management software for restaurant, hospitality, and retail industries. It offers employee scheduling, inventory management, point of sale reporting and intelligence, and enterprise connection solutions. The company was formerly known as WhenToManage Inc. and changed its name to PeachWorks Inc. in March 2015. PeachWorks Inc. was founded in 2005 and is based in Southfield, Michigan. As of April 25, 2018, PeachWorks Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Beyond.

RideScout

Convertible Note in 2014
RideScout is a technology platform that aggregates public, private and social rideshare on its free iOS and Android apps, allowing people to search and compare ground transportation options on demand and in real time. Hailed as the Kayak™ of ground transportation, RideScout shows users transit, taxi, ride share, bike share, carpool, walking, biking, driving and parking in one view. The company is based in Austin, TX, with a Washington, DC, office at startup campus 1776.

Ambiq Micro

Series C in 2016
Ambiq Micro is an early-stage fabless semiconductor company that is developing ultra-low-power mixed-signal solutions for a new generation of wireless electronics. Ambiq Micro was founded in 2010 on the simple yet powerful notion that extremely low power semiconductors are the key to the future of electronics. Through the use of their pioneering ultra-low-power technology, they help innovative companies around the world develop differentiated solutions that reduce or eliminate the need for batteries, lower overall system power, and maximize industrial design flexibility.

FarmLogs

Series A in 2014
Their mission is to help bring farmers the future of farming. They challenge what is possible and invent new ways of applying cutting-edge technology to the world's oldest and most foundational industry. Farmers are the core of agriculture and they help them use technology to be more successful. Farmer success is their success. They will never make a decision that doesn't benefit farmers. Their world depends on agriculture. By making farming more efficient and helping farmers grow more using less, they have the opportunity to make a massive positive impact. And, they've brought together a world-class team to make it happen.

Sight Machine

Series B in 2016
Sight Machine specializes in manufacturing analytics and used by Global 500 companies to make better, faster decisions about their operations. Sight Machine's analytics platform, purpose-built for discrete and process manufacturing, uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics to help address critical challenges in quality and productivity throughout the enterprise. The platform is powered by the industry’s only Plant Digital Twin, which enables real-time visibility and actionable insights for every machine, line, and plant throughout an enterprise. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

OptoAtmospherics

Series A in 2012
OptoAtmospherics develops UV-based Light Detection and Ranging Technology (“LIDAR”) systems for the wind industry. Their laser-based atmospheric measurement products and services offer continuous wind speed, temperature, and density reporting that enable more accurate site assessment, increased energy output, and reduced maintenance from turbine-mounted or ground-based platforms.

Sportsman Tracker

Series A in 2016
Sportsman Tracker is a cross-platform digital toolset designed to increase success opportunities for hunters and fishermen and allow them to quickly share their experiences. Powered by W.I.T. (Wild Life Intelligence Technology), the tracker calculates the variables that directly affect wildlife behavior. The platform lets track species and gets adaptive features that are specific only the species. Founded in 2012 by Jon Schwander and Jeffrey James Courter, Sportsman Tracker is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

RidePal

Series A in 2013
RidePal is building a network of commuter shuttles for companies of any size and for the general public so that anyone can enjoy the benefits of a shared commute: increased productivity and efficiency, reduced congestion and GHG emissions, and a better quality of life (among others). They are a venture-backed, SF-based startup with an office on Union Square, and they currently operate a dozen+ routes servicing a dozen+ cities around the Bay Area.

FarmLogs

Series B in 2014
Their mission is to help bring farmers the future of farming. They challenge what is possible and invent new ways of applying cutting-edge technology to the world's oldest and most foundational industry. Farmers are the core of agriculture and they help them use technology to be more successful. Farmer success is their success. They will never make a decision that doesn't benefit farmers. Their world depends on agriculture. By making farming more efficient and helping farmers grow more using less, they have the opportunity to make a massive positive impact. And, they've brought together a world-class team to make it happen.

SkySpecs

Series B in 2018
SkySpecs automates the inspection, diagnostics, and maintenance of utility scale wind turbines with custom autonomous drones. The company develops an affordable form of energy, through the use of an automated drone inspection service and analytics platform that allows for repeatability, high-quality data, and safer inspections. SkySpecs was founded on 2012 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

SkySpecs

Series A in 2015
SkySpecs automates the inspection, diagnostics, and maintenance of utility scale wind turbines with custom autonomous drones. The company develops an affordable form of energy, through the use of an automated drone inspection service and analytics platform that allows for repeatability, high-quality data, and safer inspections. SkySpecs was founded on 2012 and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Sight Machine

Series A in 2015
Sight Machine specializes in manufacturing analytics and used by Global 500 companies to make better, faster decisions about their operations. Sight Machine's analytics platform, purpose-built for discrete and process manufacturing, uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics to help address critical challenges in quality and productivity throughout the enterprise. The platform is powered by the industry’s only Plant Digital Twin, which enables real-time visibility and actionable insights for every machine, line, and plant throughout an enterprise. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Zipments

Seed Round in 2013
zipments is a local logistics platform providing businesses and individuals with the fastest, most affordable same day delivery service available. zipments customers can request local deliveries through www.zipments.com, the zipments mobile app or through a variety of online retailers who have integrated the zipments API with their online shopping carts. zipments serves a variety of sectors including retail, professional service firms and restaurants. Additionally, zipments is an easy to use and affordable solution for consumers in need of assistance with their personal deliveries.

Ambiq Micro

Series B in 2013
Ambiq Micro is an early-stage fabless semiconductor company that is developing ultra-low-power mixed-signal solutions for a new generation of wireless electronics. Ambiq Micro was founded in 2010 on the simple yet powerful notion that extremely low power semiconductors are the key to the future of electronics. Through the use of their pioneering ultra-low-power technology, they help innovative companies around the world develop differentiated solutions that reduce or eliminate the need for batteries, lower overall system power, and maximize industrial design flexibility.

PeachWorks

Series A in 2015
PeachWorks Inc. provides cloud-based business analytics and real-time management software for restaurant, hospitality, and retail industries. It offers employee scheduling, inventory management, point of sale reporting and intelligence, and enterprise connection solutions. The company was formerly known as WhenToManage Inc. and changed its name to PeachWorks Inc. in March 2015. PeachWorks Inc. was founded in 2005 and is based in Southfield, Michigan. As of April 25, 2018, PeachWorks Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Beyond.

Postmates

Series D in 2015
Postmates is an on-demand food delivery. The platform gives customers access to the most selection of merchants in the US with more than 600,000 restaurants and retailers available for delivery and pickup, many of which are exclusive to Postmates. The market leader in Los Angeles and markets across the southwest, Postmates covers 80% of US households, across all 50 states. Customers can get free delivery on all merchants by joining Postmates Unlimited, the industry's first subscription service.

FarmLogs

Series C in 2017
Their mission is to help bring farmers the future of farming. They challenge what is possible and invent new ways of applying cutting-edge technology to the world's oldest and most foundational industry. Farmers are the core of agriculture and they help them use technology to be more successful. Farmer success is their success. They will never make a decision that doesn't benefit farmers. Their world depends on agriculture. By making farming more efficient and helping farmers grow more using less, they have the opportunity to make a massive positive impact. And, they've brought together a world-class team to make it happen.

Sight Machine

Series B in 2016
Sight Machine specializes in manufacturing analytics and used by Global 500 companies to make better, faster decisions about their operations. Sight Machine's analytics platform, purpose-built for discrete and process manufacturing, uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics to help address critical challenges in quality and productivity throughout the enterprise. The platform is powered by the industry’s only Plant Digital Twin, which enables real-time visibility and actionable insights for every machine, line, and plant throughout an enterprise. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Tackk

Series B in 2014
Tackk helps you easily create content and share with friends all in one place. It’s a fun, social tool that allows you to share creativity and have conversations using photos, video and other media.

Tackk

Convertible Note in 2014
Tackk helps you easily create content and share with friends all in one place. It’s a fun, social tool that allows you to share creativity and have conversations using photos, video and other media.

Tachyus

Series A in 2014
Tachyus develops a technology platform to optimize energy production for the oil and gas industry. Its platform provides prescriptive and predictive analytics, descriptive analytics, integration, and measurement features. Tachyus offers solutions for production optimization in cyclic steaming, steam-flooding, CO2-flooding, water-flooding, pump optimization, workover prioritization, and shale fracking. It production responses to stimulation, relationships between completion design and initial production, and optimal injection rates through its platform enables users to predict mechanical equipment failure. Tachyus serves through iOS applications. Dakin Sloss, Francisco Leport, and Paul Orland founded Software Revolution in 2013 that became Tachyus in April 2013. It has its headquarters in San Mateo in California.

Sidecar Technologies

Series A in 2012
Sidecar is building the world most convenient and affordable transportation network created for and powered by every day people. All drivers are pre-vetted for safety and are free to give rides whenever they want. Sidecar safety system includes driver background checks, driver and rider rating systems, GPS tracking features and the ability to share details of your trip in real-time. Sidecar was founded in San Francisco in 2011 and currently operates in ten cities and has facilitated more than half a million rides.

Algal Scientific

Convertible Note in 2016
Algal Scientific has two distinct business units that serve the animal feed, human nutrition, and wastewater treatment industries. One unit is focused on the production of their ProGlucan beta-glucan products for animal feeds and human nutrition. The second unit is dedicated to the commercialization of their Hypertrophic wastewater treatment system, which they license to customers in the food and beverage industry. It was acquired by Kemin Industries in March 2017. It was founded in 2017 and is based in Plymouth, Michigan.

Tackk

Seed Round in 2013
Tackk helps you easily create content and share with friends all in one place. It’s a fun, social tool that allows you to share creativity and have conversations using photos, video and other media.

Sportsman Tracker

Series A in 2015
Sportsman Tracker is a cross-platform digital toolset designed to increase success opportunities for hunters and fishermen and allow them to quickly share their experiences. Powered by W.I.T. (Wild Life Intelligence Technology), the tracker calculates the variables that directly affect wildlife behavior. The platform lets track species and gets adaptive features that are specific only the species. Founded in 2012 by Jon Schwander and Jeffrey James Courter, Sportsman Tracker is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.