Ridgeline Ventures

Investor type

VC / Family office

Founded

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AUM

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Location

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Ridgeline Ventures is a family office investor based in Boulder, Colorado. The firm provides patient, founder-friendly capital to accelerate the growth of companies. With a team that has significant operating experience across various industries, Ridgeline focuses on long-term value and sustainable company building. They are not restricted by artificial fund timelines and invest their own capital, aligning fully with management teams to achieve optimal outcomes.

Ridgeline Ventures invests in sectors such as consumer products, CPG/D2C, and food & agriculture, with a particular interest in companies that generate between $1M and $8M of EBITDA. They are flexible in terms of investment size and structure, offering both majority and minority stakes. The firm typically invests in Series A stages within the USA, with an average check size of $1M to $5M.

Notable investments by Ridgeline Ventures include Cotopaxi - gear for good, Bobo’s - baked goods, KCN Campgrounds - outdoor hospitality, Sahajan - Ayurvedic skincare, and Joyfull Bakery - artisan baked goods. These companies reflect Ridgeline's focus on businesses that make a positive impact on people and the planet.

Industry

Consumer Products E-commerce/Marketplace Food and Beverage

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Luke Vernon Managing Partner
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Erich Tengelsen Founding Partner
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FAQs about Ridgeline Ventures

Ridgeline Ventures is a venture capital firm that also operates as a family office. It backs companies at Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Ridgeline Ventures is located in Boulder, Colorado, United States.
Ridgeline Ventures was founded in .
Ridgeline Ventures invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, E-commerce/Marketplace, Food and Beverage.
Ridgeline Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
Ridgeline Ventures invests in companies and startups at Series A.
Ridgeline Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.
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