Connecting Cutting Edge Tech to Global Need

We match tech that solves real-world problems to industries that have a significant need.

Solutions-Oriented Software-Enabled Tech

SOLVING REAL PROBLEMS

BTVC invests in areas of strong need. We match technology solving real problems with industries who need solutions. Our portfolio companies have product-market fit, traction with customers in need, and a strategy to scale.

  • Machine learning leverages data to make predictions or decisions, and improves performance on tasks across industries from farming to transportation to streaming services.

    Applicable Industries:

    • Future of Transportation

    • Augmented Analytics

    • Cyber Security

    • Energy Logistics

    • Supply Chain Management

    • Data Supply Chain

  • Expert Systems is an approach to artificial intelligence. Like Machine Learning, it performs decision-making processes, but is highly structured to simulate the steps and decision-making processes of an expert in a specific field.

    Applicable Industries:

    • Cyber Security

    • Energy Logistics

    • Supply Chain Management

  • Quantum technology uses the principles of quantum mechanics and offers improvements to many of the technologies we use every day, including navigation and timing systems and secure communications.

    Applicable Industries:

    • Energy Logistics

    • Cyber Security

  • Application-Specific Integrated Circuit Design (ASIC) involves the customization of integrated chips. It reduces cost and size of an electronic circuit, product, or system through customization and integration of multiple components into a single ASIC that controls how a device will function.

    Applicable Industries:

    • Future of Transportation

    • Edge Computing

  • Big data refers to data sets that cannot be analyzed by traditional data-processing software, because they are too large or complex. Industries from transportation to energy to healthcare increasingly use data-intensive technologies.

    Applicable Industries:

    • Future of Transportation

    • Augmented Analytics

    • Edge Computing

    • Energy Logistics

    • Supply Chain Management

    • Data Supply Chain

OUR GROWING PORTFOLIO

Portfolio Updates

MAKING DISCIPLINED DECISIONS

A Deep and Thorough Process

When doing what is best for our investors and founders, we dedicate ample time and research to every decision we make. The fear of missing out does not control our decision-making process.

First Contact

Address threshold issues and provide our diligence checklist.

First Meeting

Develop rapport with the team and learn more about the company's capital requirements and business strategy. Set expectations for our diligence process.

Early Diligence

Determine fit for our portfolio and create a diligence plan where we identify a champion and a skeptic to assess opportunities and risk.

Research Diligence

Weekly research of key issues focused on getting to “No” quickly or uncovering a pathway to success.

Analysis

Synthesize research and learnings to analyze the risk profile and the upside potential.

Deal Memo

Document assumptions and conclusions.

Final Decision

Discussion and vote by management team.

“BlueTree taught me how to conduct thorough due diligence on early stage companies while I interned there during my MBA. I've been able to take learnings from my time there and apply them at SOSV ($1.3 Bn AUM) where I now manage the due diligence and deal flow pipeline for their HAX brand.”

Andrew Gollach
Associate, HAX/SOSV
Former BlueTree Allied Angels Intern

DEVELOPING GREAT LEADERS

Forging the Next Generation
of Breakthrough Entrepreneurs

We guide, coach, and advise founders — giving our portfolio companies open access to our extensive network of experts, bringing them broad knowledge and lessons learned, and rolling up our sleeves to tackle problems together.

Drawing from our roots in the “Steel City”, BTVC provides the capital, expertise, and diversity of thought that founders and their teams need to move from a good idea to a great business.

Together, let’s forge the next generation of breakthrough ventures to return meaningful value to the Rust Belt region.

“BlueTree has an elevated understanding of the precarious process involved when building an early-stage company. They know how to advise when needed and observe when needed. They have become a truly trusted advisor navigating each twist and turn along with our team.”

Lindsay Watson PT, MPT
Co-Founder & CEO, Augment Therapy, Inc.