For Founders

You have the tech, now you need access. With a deep bench of corporate LPs, Heartland Ventures connects you to customers, feedback and decision makers with the willingness — and resources — to take risks.

Based in the Midwest with deep connections on the coast, we understand what coastal startups do, and more importantly, how it translates to the Heartland corporate buyer. We help you get a seat at the table with potential corporate buyers, and then provide support to help you make the most of it.

When is Heartland Ventures right for you?

  • Raising a round <$5mm and you already have a lead investor
  • B2B strategy and a target market within Real Estate Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction Technolgy, Logistics Technology and/or HR Technology
  • Your technology (product) is developed and the primary focus for this raise is on growing sales

We’re focused on adding value

  • Our decision-making process is focused on 1 key factor: can we add value to your startup?
  • We will determine if we can help de-risk your aspirations of Midwestern expansion by generating customer validation… even before we invest!
  • We can have an immediate impact on expediting the sales process with key accounts from within our network of industry-leading executives.