Break Trail Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2018

AUM

Location

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Break Trail Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm with offices in Columbus, Ohio, and Boulder, Colorado. Founded in 2018, the firm is led by a solo general partner who emphasizes a learn-first networking approach. Break Trail Ventures is committed to partnering with entrepreneurs who prioritize customer needs and solve meaningful problems.

The firm invests in a variety of sectors including consumer products, advanced manufacturing, big data, digital health, e-commerce, mobile, and SaaS. They typically invest in Seed and Series A stages, with check sizes ranging from $100K to $500K. Break Trail Ventures focuses on investments within the United States and is actively seeking new opportunities.

Notable investments by Break Trail Ventures include After - end-of-life planning, Althea - healthcare outcome management, Aunt Flow - menstrual products, Biofire - smart gun technology, and ChannelApe - supply chain management.

Industry

Consumer Products E-commerce/Marketplace Mobile/Apps SaaS HealthTech

Contacts

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Jay Hirsh Managing Partner

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FAQs about Break Trail Ventures

Is Break Trail Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Break Trail Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Break Trail Ventures located?

Break Trail Ventures is located in Columbus, Ohio, United States.

When was Break Trail Ventures founded?

Break Trail Ventures was founded in 2018.

What sectors and industries does Break Trail Ventures invest in?

Break Trail Ventures invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, E-commerce/Marketplace, Mobile/Apps, SaaS, HealthTech.

What is Break Trail Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Break Trail Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Break Trail Ventures typically invest in?

Break Trail Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Break Trail Ventures investment?

Break Trail Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.

What are the contacts of Break Trail Ventures?

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