Ludlow Ventures
Detroit early-stage venture firm founded around 2010 by Jonathon Triest and Brett deMarrais. Known for a founder-first, ‘VC without ego’ style and seed/pre-seed checks. Portfolio historically includes companies such as Honey, Product Hunt, and StockX. Multi-fund firm; public commentary has cited Fund V (~$50M) and roughly $250M total AUM — verify on current ADV/firm materials.
Typical check size
$250K-$3M (stage-based estimate)
Founded
2010
Headquarters
Detroit, MI
AUM
N/A
Rounds they lead
Pre-Seed
Seed
Rounds they invest
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Portfolio companies we track
Startups in our directory that list Ludlow Ventures as an investor (1 total).
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FAQs about Ludlow Ventures
Stage fit, check size, thesis, and how founders typically approach this firm — based on public sources and our directory.
Detroit, Michigan (also historically active in New York).
Jonathon Triest and Brett deMarrais.
Pre-seed and seed are the core; they may follow into Series A.
Historically early checks ranging from tens of thousands into mid-six figures; confirm current fund mandate with the firm.
Founder-friendly early capital — substance over theater.
Publicly associated with early stakes in companies such as StockX, Honey, and Product Hunt.
ludlowventures.com and warm intros from Detroit founders.
Secondary reports cited ~$250M across funds including a ~$50M Fund V — treat as time-varying; verify with the firm.