Benjamin Heywood

Overview

SkyRiver Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage cutting-edge technologies between North America and Asia. The firm seeks to work with talented individuals in the early stages of technology development who have a vision to positively impact the world. SkyRiver Ventures plays an active role in supporting companies throughout their development, from regionally focused startups to global tech companies. The firm's strategy includes leveraging proprietary market demand insights from global tech companies to identify large challenges, trends, and opportunities. They identify and invest in early-stage startups to proactively build strong partnerships with global tech companies to address identified market challenges. Additionally, they use their deep industry experience, extensive proprietary network, and cultural understanding to transform regional startups into high-value global companies with accelerated growth. SkyRiver Ventures has invested in companies such as Asylon, Earth Force Technologies, Geminus, Holobiome, Labrador Systems, Linda Lifetech, Material Evolution, Phoenix Tailings, RightHand Robotics, Scalvy, and Z-Polymers. The firm is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, United States, and operates in various countries across North America and Asia.