Founders
Mike Van Sickel, Jake Liebler, and William Lawrence
Sector Focus: Supply Chain
With decades of experience in the construction industry, Iron Sheepdog is building the nation’s largest broker network utilizing their fully integrated dispatch and fleet management solution. Headquartered in Williamsburg, Virginia, Iron Sheepdog is passionate about helping improve every aspect of short haul trucking.
Why we’re excited about their technology/how they plan to disrupt the market
Iron Sheepdog is uniquely positioned within the intersection of two sectors that Grand Ventures focused on, highly vertical Supply Chain/Logistics and Fintech. Their platform and offerings reduce long-standing inefficiency and friction around capacity planning, scheduling, and payments in a sector with unique challenges.
What our funding allowed them to do
Provided fuel to expand GTM nationally as well launching and expanding Iron Sheepdog’s embedded fintech solution.
“And their stellar track record in identifying and nurturing high-potential startups. Their expertise and extensive network provide invaluable support to companies like ours, helping us scale and thrive in competitive markets. Grand Ventures’ commitment to innovation and strategic guidance aligns perfectly with our vision, making them an ideal partner for our journey ahead.”