OUR TEAM
Aligned in vision and values, the Ironspring team has decades of operating and investment experience. As both experienced digital industrial venture capitalists and proven operators, we offer the sector-focused support and networks that founders seek when facing the unique challenges across the built world.
ADAM BRIDGMAN
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Adam Bridgman runs all Ironspring Network and Fund day-to-day operations. As an experienced digital industrial investor, he understands the adoption headwinds facing ‘Built World’ tech companies and the critical need for go-to-market, channel partners. In 2016, he established HOLT Ventures and in 2017, convened the original Ironspring Network to help serve this purpose. Adam co-founded Ironspring in 2019 to formalize this network-driven investment approach in digital industrial innovation.
TY FINDLEY
Managing Partner
Ty Findley is responsible for end-to-end deal execution through sourcing investments, leading diligence efforts and leveraging Ironspring’s broad industrial network. As both an operator and investor, he brings a decade of digital industrial experience from his time at Boeing, GE Ventures and Pritzker Group.
PETER J. HOLT
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Peter J. Holt originally convened the Ironspring Network in 2017 and is a lead investor in the Ironspring Fund. As the CEO of HOLT CAT and a highly experienced investor, Peter has learned that collaboration and core values are the building blocks to success.
NATAN REDDY
Associate
Natan Reddy serves as an Investment Associate at Ironspring. He brings experience in both startup research and valuation from his time at CB Insights and Andersen. Natan has published dozens of reports on emerging technologies across supply chain and logistics, retail, and e-commerce. His work has been cited in The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, NBC, TechCrunch, and more. Natan holds a BA in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley.
PAOLA RETES
Associate
Paola Retes serves as Associate and supports deal sourcing and execution alongside all other day-to-day activities related to Ironspring. Paola is a CFA® charterholder and brings significant financial expertise to Ironspring's network of operators and portfolio companies.