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Ludlow Ventures

Seed to Series B venture capital firm · Detroit

Ludlow Ventures is a Seed to Series B venture capital firm based in Detroit that invests in Fintech, SaaS and Consumer. DryPowder has no SEC Form D on file for Ludlow Ventures as of June 3, 2026. Partners at Ludlow Ventures include Jonathon Triest (Partner) and Brett deMarrais (Partner).

Updated · Sources: fund website

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Stages
Seed–Series B
Headquarters
Detroit

Overview

Ludlow Ventures at a glance

Stage
Seed, Series A, Series B
Sectors
Fintech, SaaS, Consumer, AI/ML, Logistics, Marketplace, Developer Tools
Headquarters
Detroit
Cold inbound
Warm intro preferred
Website
ludlowventures.com

Investment thesis

People matter most. Meet exceptional founders early, build real relationships, and back founders who feel inevitable without theme chasing.

Stated on ludlowventures.comWEBSITE

What sets Ludlow Ventures apart

  • Consistent playbook since 2012 without theme-chasing or strategy reinvention across cycles
  • Geographic distribution across Detroit and NYC with stated focus on early founder relationships
  • Strong exit record flagged by portfolio quality (StockX, Honey, Deepgram suggest early-stage vintage)
  • Founder testimony from Andrew Farah emphasizing hands-on partnership approach

What the portfolio shows

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Portfolio 36

Backed: Deepgram, StockX, Honey + 33 more

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Partners

3 partners at Ludlow Ventures

  • Jonathon Triest

    Partner

  • Brett deMarrais

    Partner

  • Lindsay Daugherty

    Partner

From the fund's website. Contact details not yet verified.

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FAQ

Questions about Ludlow Ventures

What does Ludlow Ventures invest in?

Ludlow Ventures is a Seed, Series A, Series B stage Fintech, SaaS, Consumer, AI/ML, Logistics, Marketplace, Developer tools investor, primarily investing in US. Their thesis: People matter most. Meet exceptional founders early, build real relationships, and back founders who feel inevitable without theme chasing.

What makes Ludlow Ventures different from other funds?

Ludlow Ventures stands out on 4 points: Consistent playbook since 2012 without theme-chasing or strategy reinvention across cycles; Geographic distribution across Detroit and NYC with stated focus on early founder relationships; Strong exit record flagged by portfolio quality (StockX, Honey, Deepgram suggest early-stage vintage); Founder testimony from Andrew Farah emphasizing hands-on partnership approach.

What other funds are similar to Ludlow Ventures?

Funds with an overlapping stage and sector focus include Y Combinator, Initialized Capital, Ardent Venture Partners.

How do I reach Ludlow Ventures?

Ludlow Ventures does not generally take cold inbound; a warm introduction from a founder or investor the firm knows is the usual path.