About Us

Bridging Operational & Investment Experience and a Robust Network
The MVP team brings more than 60 years of operating experience with over 20 years of venture expertise, a robust and unique network, and the reach and depth of the Village Ventures Network and its national network approach to local investing. Our affiliation with Village Ventures gives us leverage through their network of 14 Funds investing in emerging U.S. technology centers with 35 Venture Professionals with over 400 years VC and technology experience managing in excess of $750 million.

MVP implements a returns-driven agenda to invest into the Midwest's early-stage gap, which we believe can generate top-decile returns for investors. Employing our operational/mentoring and venture experience, we typically are the first institutional investors into deals that have graduated from angel groups or accelerators. Our extensive, multi-state network of seed and angel investors allows us the unique opportunity to monitor, mentor and advise CEOs of early-stage companies and subsequently make educated judgments as to which are likely to be great successes and invest at very attractive valuations.

Our Team

Thomas L. Churchwell
Managing Partner


James J. Koziarz, Ph.D.
Managing Partner


David B. Wortman
Managing Partner


Elizabeth Long
Principal and CFO


Caralynn V. Nowinski, M.D.
Associate