Holly Neiweem — Investment Profile

Q: Does Holly Neiweem invest at early-stage stage?

Holly Neiweem invests at early-stage, Early-stage stage.

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Holly Neiweem

Founder & Managing Partner at Apprentis Ventures · Durham, New Hampshire, United States

Active now

Check size

Undisclosed

Lead stage

early-stage

Deals tracked

Sectors

AI/ML, Cybersecurity

AI/ML Cybersecurity Legacy Industry Digitalization Legacy Industries Distressed Venture AI Infrastructure early-stage Early-stage Series A

New Hampshire Durham

About Holly

Holly Neiweem is an Executive Officer and Director with experience in institutional investment and corporate governance. Limited public information is available regarding specific firm affiliation, investment stage focus, or sector specialization

Investment thesis

Backs underdog founders poised to deliver outsized returns in legacy industries

Apprentis Ventures backs early-stage founders who digitally reinvent legacy industries using AI and machine learning. The fund focuses on operators making the leap to transform industries still reliant on outdated processes, targeting sectors with massive installed bases, billions in addressable markets, and generations of retiring expertise. Holly leads this thesis with deep experience investing in legacy industries through distressed and venture scenarios, recognizing these industries as positioned to leapfrog competitors due to no legacy technical stacks to unwind and trillions in AI infrastructure already built by others

Investment philosophy

Holly is committed to democratizing access to venture capital, entrepreneurship, and data science. She backs underdog founders who are poised to deliver outsized returns, with a focus on legacy industries and venture through distressed strategies.

Recent activity

Jun 2026 Filed Form D — Investment vehicle · $3,628,333 raised

Live platform data · proprietary, citable layer

Notable portfolio

Apprentis Ventures early-stage technology startups

Frequently asked

Does Holly Neiweem invest at early-stage stage?

Yes. They invest at early-stage, Early-stage, Series A stage. Their geographic focus includes New Hampshire, Durham.

What is their typical check size?

Check size is not publicly disclosed. They currently invest through Apprentis Ventures.

What sectors does Holly Neiweem focus on?

Holly Neiweem primarily invests in AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Legacy Industry Digitalization, Legacy Industries.