Ridgeline Ventures

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Ridgeline seeks to invest in forward-looking businesses dedicated to making a difference and helping people lead healthier and more active lives, while making a positive impact on the planet. They invest in companies generating $1M-$8M of EBITDA with strong growth potential, offering flexible investment structures.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Seed, Series A, Growth

Focus Areas

Consumer, E Commerce, D2c Brands

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Investment Thesis

Ridgeline invests with a long-term, founder-friendly approach focused on building sustainable companies. As a family office investing its own capital, they are not restricted by artificial fund timelines and remain aligned with management teams. They view each investment as a collaborative opportunity to learn from visionary Founders and Management Teams to continue their legacy. Their philosophy emphasizes patient capital, operational expertise, and achieving optimal outcomes for individual companies over time rather than seeking quick exits.

What Sets Them Apart

Family office structure with no artificial fund timelines and full capital alignment with management teams
Deep operational experience across multiple functions (operations, finance, sales, marketing, technology, recruiting) from startup to later stage
Active board participation and hands-on involvement beyond traditional monitoring - founders describe them as 'true partners'
Mission-driven investment focus on companies creating positive social and environmental impact
Highly flexible investment structures (majority or minority stakes) and sizing
Boulder, Colorado-based with personal connection to outdoor and wellness-focused companies