Vessel | 1,425 followers on LinkedIn. A venture investment group partnering with founders building the future of their industry. | Vessel is a venture investment firm focused on early-stage innovation in the Midwest and beyond. Built by operators, not just investors, Vessel combines capital, coaching, and connectivity to support founders from the earliest stages of building. Through its integrated platform — including the Flagship Studio Fund, Carto Advisory, Shipyard Studio, and the United States Angel Collective — Vessel bridges the gap between builders and backers, delivering institutional-grade rigor with hands-on operational support.