The most up-to-date news about HG Ventures and our partner companies.

FREDsense, a pioneer in rapid water testing technology, has announced the close of its USD $7 million Series A funding round led by HG Ventures, with participation from Emerald Technology Ventures.

As natural disasters become more frequent, supply chains grow more complex, and energy systems are pushed to their limits, infrastructure of all types must be built to withstand disruption. For investors, resilience is now an essential lens for assessing opportunity. At HG Ventures, it’s influencing how we think about long-term value, risk mitigation, and the kind of technologies we want to back.

Most founders know how to raise capital. Far fewer find investors who help them build something that lasts. At HG Ventures, we aim to be that second kind. That’s why we prioritize companies where we can offer more than money—and roll up our sleeves to actively contribute to their success.

Mitch Black explains why startup CEOs must balance bold vision with disciplined execution, and how understanding one’s own strengths can make all the difference.

Ginger Rothrock participated in the recent Circularity conference, the premier gathering of professionals advancing solutions for the circular economy. Here she reflects on some of the key take-aways from the event.    

HG Ventures’ Managing Director John Glushik recently joined a panel with representatives of other corporate VC firms to discuss “Transformational Change and the Path Forward” as part of Global Corporate Venturing’s GCVI Summit. Here we summarize the key take-aways from the event.

ElectraMet is revolutionizing metals recovery and wastewater treatment. ElectraMet’s CEO, Keith Jacobs, and Chief Technology Officer, James Landon, sat down with HG Ventures’ Ginger Rothrock for a conversation about their journey, technology, and vision for the future.

HG Ventures’ Ginger Rothrock and Jon Schalliol have been recognized as ‘emerging leaders’ in the field of venture capital, through their inclusion in the prestigious Emerging Leaders 2025 list compiled by Global Corporate Venturing (GCV).

HG Ventures’ Jon Schalliol shares some key moments from 2024, reflects on some of the firm’s activities from what was another year of uncertainty for venture capital, and looks ahead to what 2025 may have in store. 

HG Ventures was an early investor in Pretred, a company that takes waste tires destined for landfill or incineration, and turns them into high performance safety barriers. This video is an inside look at how HG Ventures is working with the Pretred team to help transform the sustainability of infrastructure.

Vartega is solving the world’s toughest advanced materials recycling challenges, reclaiming post-industrial carbon fiber that would otherwise go to waste and turning it into a valuable product for a host of manufacturing purposes. Watch the video to find out more.

“Too often, startups focus on developing their product or technology and leave IP considerations as an afterthought. This can be a costly mistake. If you don’t have a solid IP strategy in place early on, you might find yourself in a position where your technology isn’t as protected as you thought, or worse, that you’re infringing on someone else’s patents.”