Huron River Ventures is an early-stage venture fund focused on the energy industry.

We invest in bold entrepreneurs bringing digital and sustainable technology solutions to the global energy industry.

The Midwest is chronically underserved by venture capital relative to the opportunity it presents.

The Energy Industry is in the midst of unprecedented change, driven by the dual forces of sustainability and digital transformation.

Climate Change is real and it is upon us. Incumbents and entrepreneurs alike are responding to the challenge by developing and deploying sustainable and clean solutions. But more innovation, capital and effort is needed to change course and avoid the worst climate impacts.

Also upon us is the fourth industrial revolution – Industry 4.0. Technologies like cloud and mobile computing, IoT, AI, automation, and AR/VR are increasingly transforming the energy industry from one of molecules and electrons to one of “1’s” and “0’s”.

These transformations are not being led by Silicon Valley. The Midwest is the new “Frontier” for energy innovation and will develop the solutions to the challenges and opportunities faced by the Energy Industry in 2020 and beyond.

PUR·POSE
/ˈperpes/
noun

1. The reason which something is done or created, or for which something exists.

Huron River Ventures exists to generate exceptional returns for our investors by supporting entrepreneurs on their journey to create value and improve people's lives.

STRAT·E·GY
/ˈstradejē/
noun

1. A plan, method or series of maneuvers for obtaining a specific goal or result.

Huron River Ventures develops a view on where the markets in our sector focus will be in 5–10 years and then we invest accordingly. Once invested, we focus our efforts on supporting our companies in every way possible.

HRV is led by Ryan Waddington

Ryan has been an active technology investor in energy, agriculture, mobility, manufacturing and other resource industries for 18 years, operating from pre-seed through private equity.

Throughout his career, Ryan has led and managed over 40 investments while operating in corporate, family office, non-profit and institutional investment environments, totaling over $200 million of invested and committed capital.

Meet the Team