40 North Ventures

About The Fund

40 North Ventures is a venture capital firm that specializes in catalyzing transformative innovation at the intersection of industry and technology. They focus on early-to-growth stage companies that leverage data, technological advancements, and innovative business models to shape the industrial future. The firm is situated in the heart of Campbell, California, targeting various established industries, including manufacturing, logistics, mobility, energy, infrastructure, and construction. With a broad investment scope, they actively invest in the IT, TMT, hardware and manufacturing, healthcare, wellness, investment management, and mobile sectors. Their investment strategy revolves around deploying capital both flexibly and creatively across public and private market spaces, spanning the entire life cycle of a company. Their approach is underscored by a reliance on fundamental analysis to foster a concentrated, long-term view of public market investing through their multi-billion dollar portfolio. In venture capital, they commit to shaping the industrial landscape by backing firms that disrupt traditional sectors. Their operational expertise and deep industrial knowledge are the cornerstones of their value creation philosophy. Not bound by sector limits, they are involved with numerous industries ranging from digital technologies and sustainability to the built environment. Additionally, the fund is part of Standard Investments, a platform operating under Standard Industries, a global, privately-held industrial business with extensive holdings. Their current portfolio includes investments in transformative media companies that are redefining content delivery and engagement. The investor's leadership comprises experienced individuals such as David Millstone and David Winter, who bring their extensive background to bear on the management and strategic direction of the firm. Moreover, the website provides insights into their passion for innovation, investment in disruptive startups, and continual drive to push the boundaries of what's possible in traditional industrial sectors and beyond.