About
At Morla Ventures, we partner with visionary and seasoned management teams to catalyze the development and financing of groundbreaking companies and projects across key industries. Our focus spans manufacturing, energy, decarbonization, and healthcare, where we leverage our deep industry expertise and strategic insight to create long-term value and drive transformational change.
We are committed to identifying and nurturing innovations that not only address critical challenges but also pave the way for sustainable growth and societal impact. By aligning with forward-thinking leaders, Morla Ventures plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of these vital sectors, ensuring that our investments contribute to a more resilient and prosperous world.
We are committed to identifying and nurturing innovations that not only address critical challenges but also pave the way for sustainable growth and societal impact. By aligning with forward-thinking leaders, Morla Ventures plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of these vital sectors, ensuring that our investments contribute to a more resilient and prosperous world.
Our team
Greg Henthorn Managing Partner
Greg Henthorn is a seasoned dealmaker with a distinguished track record in corporate and project finance, particularly within the energy, manufacturing, and environmental sectors. Armed with degrees in chemical engineering, business, and law from West Virginia University, Greg brings a rare combination of technical acumen and business strategy to the table. His ability to seamlessly connect innovative vision with market opportunity has enabled him to secure over $100 million in financing across various stages of capital, from angel investments to venture capital, private equity, and institutional funding.
Greg’s expertise lies in his capacity to structure complex joint ventures and strategic alliances, aligning interests across diverse stakeholders to drive successful outcomes. With a deep understanding of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL), he is adept at guiding companies from early-stage development to full commercialization, ensuring they achieve sustainable cash flow and robust financial returns.
Integrity is at the core of Greg’s work, and his trusted relationships with investors, financial institutions, and industry leaders are a testament to his ability to establish and maintain trust. Greg’s strong connections in Appalachia, coupled with his knowledge of carbon markets and decarbonization strategies, position him as a key figure in driving regional economic development and environmental sustainability.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Greg serves as an adjunct professor in the Energy and Land Management program at West Virginia University and contributes to the growth of innovation-based jobs through his role on the Board of Directors of TechConnect West Virginia.
Greg’s expertise lies in his capacity to structure complex joint ventures and strategic alliances, aligning interests across diverse stakeholders to drive successful outcomes. With a deep understanding of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL), he is adept at guiding companies from early-stage development to full commercialization, ensuring they achieve sustainable cash flow and robust financial returns.
Integrity is at the core of Greg’s work, and his trusted relationships with investors, financial institutions, and industry leaders are a testament to his ability to establish and maintain trust. Greg’s strong connections in Appalachia, coupled with his knowledge of carbon markets and decarbonization strategies, position him as a key figure in driving regional economic development and environmental sustainability.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Greg serves as an adjunct professor in the Energy and Land Management program at West Virginia University and contributes to the growth of innovation-based jobs through his role on the Board of Directors of TechConnect West Virginia.
Stephanie Page Chief of Staff
Stephanie Page, a lifelong Ohioan and Ohio State University graduate, is driven by her passion for social enterprises and startups. As the Chief of Staff at Morla Ventures, she leverages her background in social impact technology and startups to support and grow businesses across the energy, decarbonization, chemical manufacturing, and healthcare sectors. Her experience includes co-founding a volunteer app, akin to Uber but for volunteering, and developing SaaS tools for nonprofits. Before diving into the startup world, Stephanie worked for the State of Ohio in finance and project management for workforce development grants.
Stephanie's expertise in high-growth startups, strategic operations, and efficiency make her an invaluable asset to Morla Ventures, particularly in the areas of energy and carbon products. She also plays a crucial role in due diligence and investment support for the firm’s portfolio companies.
Beyond her role at Morla Ventures, Stephanie is actively engaged in the social impact sector. She advises social impact Venture Capital funds, including the Ohio Impact Fund and the Pride Fund, and has chaired several nonprofit boards. Stephanie holds a bachelor's degree in Public Policy from Ohio State University's Glenn College, where she continues to serve on the Alumni Society Board. She also earned her MBA from West Virginia University.
Stephanie's expertise in high-growth startups, strategic operations, and efficiency make her an invaluable asset to Morla Ventures, particularly in the areas of energy and carbon products. She also plays a crucial role in due diligence and investment support for the firm’s portfolio companies.
Beyond her role at Morla Ventures, Stephanie is actively engaged in the social impact sector. She advises social impact Venture Capital funds, including the Ohio Impact Fund and the Pride Fund, and has chaired several nonprofit boards. Stephanie holds a bachelor's degree in Public Policy from Ohio State University's Glenn College, where she continues to serve on the Alumni Society Board. She also earned her MBA from West Virginia University.