# 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.

## Profile

- **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

## Links

- [Website](https://ludlowventures.com)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ludlow-ventures)

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