Ridgeline Ventures
Boulder, Colorado · Invests in US · Website
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Patient, founder-friendly capital for mission-driven companies in natural foods, CPG, and outdoor/active lifestyle. We partner with visionary founders building sustainable companies that make a positive impact on people and planet. Our long-term investment horizon and operational expertise enable us to be true partners in building enduring brands.
Likely not a fit for
High-growth tech plays, gambling or vice-based companies, pure speculation plays, founders seeking quick exits without mission alignment
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Leads or follows
- Typical decision
- ~2 months
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Takes a board seat
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Assets under mgmt
- $180M
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
4 contacts on file
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Cotopaxi is a company that focuses on creating outdoor gear and apparel with a commitment to social and environmental responsibility. They offer a range of products including travel packs, packing cubes, and accessories, and emphasize sustainable practices in their production.
Bobo's offers a variety of oatmeal bars, fig bars, and protein bars, focusing on healthy snacks made from wholesome ingredients.
KCN Campgrounds is an outdoor hospitality investment and management company focused on acquiring and improving campground properties across the United States.
Sahajan offers a range of clean, Ayurvedic skincare products that blend traditional ingredients with modern formulations to enhance skin health and beauty.
Joyfull Bakery is dedicated to spreading joy through delicious snacks made with fewer but better ingredients, focusing on high-quality, all-natural products.
Lifeforce offers advanced diagnostic testing and health tracking services, measuring over 50 biomarkers to provide actionable health insights and expert clinician support.
Bonafide Provisions specializes in traditionally-prepared bone broth and cooking broths made from clean, organic ingredients. Founded by a mother seeking healthier options for her son, the company aims to provide nutritious, delicious food that supports wellness.
Solarcore is a thermal solutions company that specializes in advanced aerogel thermal insulation, inspired by NASA technology. Their innovative products, such as Sc_Foam, cater to various applications including consumer apparel, commercial HVAC systems, and automotive industries.
Recent activity
- Mar 2021
Force of Nature
Series A · Lead
- Jun 2020
Bobo's
Growth · Lead
- Jan 2019
Cotopaxi
Growth · Lead
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2 months ago
Pulse 2.0
Ridgeline Capital Management: $180 Million Fund II Closed With Backing From FedEx And Cisco
4 months ago
Business Wire
Ridgeline Closes Oversubscribed Fund II
4 months ago
citybiz
Ridgeline Closes $180 Million Fund II Backed by FedEx and Cisco Investments
4 months ago
Alternatives Watch
Crescent Cove raises $446m growth capital fund, KKR partners with MLS
4 months ago
finance.yahoo.com
Ridgeline Closes Oversubscribed Fund II
4 months ago
Capital Riesgo
SatVu, backed by Adara Ventures, closes a £30 million funding round to accelerate its multi-satellite constellation
6 months ago
Pulse 2.0
SatVu Raises £30 Million In NATO Innovation Fund-Backed Round To Scale Multi-Satellite Constellation
6 months ago
Payload Space
SatVu Raises £30M to Accelerate its Constellation
6 months ago
EU-Startups
UK thermal intelligence startup SatVu secures €34 million to scale multi-satellite constellation
6 months ago
Tech.eu
SatVu closes a £30M funding round to accelerate its multi-satellite constellation
6 months ago
Resilience Media
SatVu lands £30M including NATO backing to scale thermal satellite constellation
6 months ago
UK Tech Investment News
SatVu secures £30 million investment from investors including the British Business Bank
6 months ago
dakota.com
Licensed Funds for the Small Business Investment Company Critical Technologies Initiative
May 2025
TechCrunch
Red Hat is acquiring AI optimization startup Neural Magic
Nov 2024
TechCrunch
Thermal imaging startup Satellite Vu closes $15.8 million ahead of first launch
May 2023
University of Colorado Boulder
Alumni Spotlight: Luke Vernon
Oct 2018
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