Ludlow Ventures

Ludlow Ventures, established in 2009, is a Detroit, Michigan-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies across the United States. The firm specializes in seed and startup investments, typically committing between $25,000 and $150,000 per company. Ludlow Ventures is known for its approachable and straightforward manner, avoiding the ego and posturing often associated with traditional VC firms. They prioritize building trust and friendship with the entrepreneurs and startups they invest in, offering support through product testing, network leverage, and strategic guidance. The firm is a family company consisting of three partners and is registered as an Investment Adviser.

Jonathon Triest

Founder and Managing Partner

Brent Triest

Partner

Brett deMarrais

Partner

Past deals in Michigan

CoverTree

Series A in 2024
CoverTree is an insurance technology company that specializes in providing digital insurance solutions for residents of manufactured homes. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, the company aims to enhance access to manufactured home insurance through digital distribution, automated underwriting, and data-driven pricing. CoverTree's insurance products are currently available in several states, including Arizona, Indiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Illinois, and Tennessee. By focusing on specialty personal lines of insurance, CoverTree seeks to offer clients improved and tailored insurance options for their unique housing needs.

CoverTree

Seed Round in 2022
CoverTree is an insurance technology company that specializes in providing digital insurance solutions for residents of manufactured homes. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, the company aims to enhance access to manufactured home insurance through digital distribution, automated underwriting, and data-driven pricing. CoverTree's insurance products are currently available in several states, including Arizona, Indiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Illinois, and Tennessee. By focusing on specialty personal lines of insurance, CoverTree seeks to offer clients improved and tailored insurance options for their unique housing needs.

Bloomscape

Series B in 2020
Bloomscape, Inc. is an online retailer based in Detroit, Michigan, specializing in the sale of houseplants and related care products. Founded in 2017, the company offers a variety of fully grown potted plants, including species such as tradescantia zebriana, pinstripe, and marble queen pothos, among others. Bloomscape simplifies the plant-buying experience by delivering ready-to-go plants directly to customers' doors, accompanied by post-purchase care instructions and support. Additionally, the company provides a Plant Mom service, allowing customers to seek expert advice on plant care. Through its platform, Bloomscape aims to enhance the relationship between individuals and their plants, making it easier for customers to incorporate greenery into their homes and gardens.

Airspace Link

Seed Round in 2020
Airspace Link, Inc. is a company that specializes in managing local airspace for drones through its enterprise software-as-a-service platform. Founded in 2018 and based in Plymouth, Michigan, the company offers a range of tools designed for various stakeholders. Its AirRegistry platform facilitates the approval of automated drone package deliveries, while AirInspect provides tools for inspecting and approving registered drone delivery sites. AirHub aids in the creation of a comprehensive drone delivery network by mapping flight corridors, no-fly zones, and delivery locations. Additionally, AirLink enables state and local governments to share their regulated airspace with drone delivery services. By digitizing local airspace, Airspace Link supports safe recreational and commercial drone operations, fostering innovation and empowerment among businesses and citizens.

Airspace Link

Seed Round in 2019
Airspace Link, Inc. is a company that specializes in managing local airspace for drones through its enterprise software-as-a-service platform. Founded in 2018 and based in Plymouth, Michigan, the company offers a range of tools designed for various stakeholders. Its AirRegistry platform facilitates the approval of automated drone package deliveries, while AirInspect provides tools for inspecting and approving registered drone delivery sites. AirHub aids in the creation of a comprehensive drone delivery network by mapping flight corridors, no-fly zones, and delivery locations. Additionally, AirLink enables state and local governments to share their regulated airspace with drone delivery services. By digitizing local airspace, Airspace Link supports safe recreational and commercial drone operations, fostering innovation and empowerment among businesses and citizens.

Airspace Link

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Airspace Link, Inc. is a company that specializes in managing local airspace for drones through its enterprise software-as-a-service platform. Founded in 2018 and based in Plymouth, Michigan, the company offers a range of tools designed for various stakeholders. Its AirRegistry platform facilitates the approval of automated drone package deliveries, while AirInspect provides tools for inspecting and approving registered drone delivery sites. AirHub aids in the creation of a comprehensive drone delivery network by mapping flight corridors, no-fly zones, and delivery locations. Additionally, AirLink enables state and local governments to share their regulated airspace with drone delivery services. By digitizing local airspace, Airspace Link supports safe recreational and commercial drone operations, fostering innovation and empowerment among businesses and citizens.

Bloomscape

Series A in 2019
Bloomscape, Inc. is an online retailer based in Detroit, Michigan, specializing in the sale of houseplants and related care products. Founded in 2017, the company offers a variety of fully grown potted plants, including species such as tradescantia zebriana, pinstripe, and marble queen pothos, among others. Bloomscape simplifies the plant-buying experience by delivering ready-to-go plants directly to customers' doors, accompanied by post-purchase care instructions and support. Additionally, the company provides a Plant Mom service, allowing customers to seek expert advice on plant care. Through its platform, Bloomscape aims to enhance the relationship between individuals and their plants, making it easier for customers to incorporate greenery into their homes and gardens.

Bloomscape

Seed Round in 2018
Bloomscape, Inc. is an online retailer based in Detroit, Michigan, specializing in the sale of houseplants and related care products. Founded in 2017, the company offers a variety of fully grown potted plants, including species such as tradescantia zebriana, pinstripe, and marble queen pothos, among others. Bloomscape simplifies the plant-buying experience by delivering ready-to-go plants directly to customers' doors, accompanied by post-purchase care instructions and support. Additionally, the company provides a Plant Mom service, allowing customers to seek expert advice on plant care. Through its platform, Bloomscape aims to enhance the relationship between individuals and their plants, making it easier for customers to incorporate greenery into their homes and gardens.

UpTo

Series A in 2013
UpTo, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a social calendar application for smartphones. Founded in 2011 and based in Detroit, Michigan, UpTo provides a platform that allows users to publish and manage their organization's calendar while privately connecting with friends, family, and colleagues to share events selectively. The application offers a streamlined view of important upcoming events, eliminating clutter and focusing on what matters most. Users can easily add events, syncing seamlessly across both mobile and web platforms, and can integrate with existing calendars such as Google Calendar and Outlook. The service is designed to cater to both individuals and organizations, enhancing the way they manage and share their schedules.

Chalkfly

Series A in 2013
Chalkfly is reinventing the experience of buying office and school supplies online. With over 50,000 products, 24/7 customer service, a 365 return policy and a mission to change the world - Chalkfly is bringing excitement and purpose to the office supply world. Chalkfly customers can choose a teacher to receive five percent of their purchase. We believe that doing good is good business and we're committed to supporting the communities in which we serve. Founded in late 2012, Chalkfly is ranked as one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies in country (we’re the youngest member of the Internet Retailer’s Second 500 for 2013). Chalkfly is also proud to be ranked as one of Turnstone’s 2013 Best Young Companies To Work For. We’re proudly based in Detroit and through our amazing team and commitment to education, we hope to change the way supplies are bought online. Chalkfly is currently fundraising. We'd welcome the chance to explore partnership opportunities. Please reach out to smile@chalkfly.com if interested. Thank you!

Quikly

Series A in 2013
Quikly Inc., based in Detroit, Michigan, operates a marketing platform designed to assist consumer brands in executing targeted campaigns that reward both new and existing customers. Founded in 2012, Quikly provides a range of marketing solutions, including email, social, mobile, loyalty, and local marketing, aimed at enhancing customer engagement and driving key behaviors such as purchases and store visits. By leveraging insights from consumer psychology, Quikly’s technology enables brands to boost digital activation and engagement effectively, leading to improved return on investment. The platform is particularly beneficial for digital marketers in sectors such as retail, dining, and consumer-packaged goods, facilitating customer acquisition, activation, and retention through innovative strategies that emphasize scarcity, anticipation, and competition.

UpTo

Seed Round in 2011
UpTo, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing a social calendar application for smartphones. Founded in 2011 and based in Detroit, Michigan, UpTo provides a platform that allows users to publish and manage their organization's calendar while privately connecting with friends, family, and colleagues to share events selectively. The application offers a streamlined view of important upcoming events, eliminating clutter and focusing on what matters most. Users can easily add events, syncing seamlessly across both mobile and web platforms, and can integrate with existing calendars such as Google Calendar and Outlook. The service is designed to cater to both individuals and organizations, enhancing the way they manage and share their schedules.

CoverTree

CoverTree is an insurance technology company that specializes in providing digital insurance solutions for residents of manufactured homes. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, the company aims to enhance access to manufactured home insurance through digital distribution, automated underwriting, and data-driven pricing. CoverTree's insurance products are currently available in several states, including Arizona, Indiana, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Illinois, and Tennessee. By focusing on specialty personal lines of insurance, CoverTree seeks to offer clients improved and tailored insurance options for their unique housing needs.
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