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Ridgeline Ventures

Boulder, Colorado · Invests in US · Website

Thesis

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

ET

Erich Tengelsen

General PartnerFounding Partner · Primary contact

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LV

Luke Vernon

General PartnerManaging Partner

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AD

Ally Disterhoft

PartnerPartner

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SK

Seb Kocsis

Platform & OpsAdvisor & Partner

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Portfolio

CotopaxiEcommerce Marketplaces

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 Oat BarsFood Beverage

Bobo's offers a variety of oatmeal bars, fig bars, and protein bars, focusing on healthy snacks made from wholesome ingredients.

Force of Nature
KCN CampgroundsTravel Hospitality

KCN Campgrounds is an outdoor hospitality investment and management company focused on acquiring and improving campground properties across the United States.

SahajanEcommerce Marketplaces

Sahajan offers a range of clean, Ayurvedic skincare products that blend traditional ingredients with modern formulations to enhance skin health and beauty.

Joyfull BakeryFood Beverage

Joyfull Bakery is dedicated to spreading joy through delicious snacks made with fewer but better ingredients, focusing on high-quality, all-natural products.

LifeforceHealthcare Digital

Lifeforce offers advanced diagnostic testing and health tracking services, measuring over 50 biomarkers to provide actionable health insights and expert clinician support.

Noka
Bonafide ProvisionsFood Beverage

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

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.

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Ridgeline Ventures Research Investment Thesis Ridgeline Ventures is a Boulder, Colorado-based single-family office that provides patient, founder-friendly capital to accelerate growth of mission-driven companies in natural foods, better-for-you CPG, and outdoor/active-lifestyle brands. Founded in 2014 by Erich Tengelsen, the firm is built on the belief that business can be a force for good while g

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