HG Ventures has appointed Sarah Schlifke to the position of Platform Manager, in which role she will serve as a strategic connector and builder across HG Ventures’ portfolio, The Heritage Group operating companies, and the startup ecosystem by driving collaboration, supporting pilots, and enabling growth for early-stage companies.
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.
Voxel, the AI company revolutionizing workplace safety and risk, today announced it has raised $44 million in Series B funding led by NewRoad Capital Partners with participation from HG Ventures and others.
David, a brand that designs tools to increase muscle and decrease fat, today announced the acquisition of Epogee, the food technology firm behind EPG, a plant-based fat alternative that significantly reduces calories and fat without compromising taste or texture. HG Ventures was an investor in Epogee.
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.
Banneker Partners, a private equity firm specializing in enterprise software businesses, today announced that its portfolio company XBE has acquired Gauge, an integrated hardware and software solution provider specializing in equipment asset utilization.
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.
ElectraMet, a circular economy company focused on removing and recovering metal and oxidant impurities from process and wastewater streams, today announced the successful close of its Series C funding round, raising $10 million. The round was led by Veriten’s NexTen fund, with participation from existing investors including HG Ventures and the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation.
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.