Eric Patel

North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver

Description

Eric Patel was first elected to the Ritchie Bros. Board in 2004. Mr. Patel has extensive business and financial experience, most recently as...

Investor Profile

Eric Patel has backed more than 3 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

Concentrates on Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada.
Strong thematic focus on Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, Food Processing.

Stage Focus

Seed (67%)
Series A (33%)

Country Focus

United States (67%)
Canada (33%)

Industry Focus

Food And Beverage
Manufacturing
Food Processing
Alternative Protein

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Eric Patel frequently co-invest with?

Forerunner

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Co-Investments: 1

Pioneer Fund

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Co-Investments: 1

Initialized Capital

Initialized Capital

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Eric Patel often collaborate with?

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Shared Deals: 1

North America, California, United States, Mountain View

Shared Deals: 2

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Shared Deals: 1

Richard Cooperstein

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Shared Deals: 1

North America, Maryland, United States, Bethesda

Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Eric Patel?

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

TMRW Foods is a Canadian producer of plant-based proteins, producing out of their wholly owned HACCP certified facility.

Alternative ProteinFood and BeverageManufacturing

SeedAug 25, 2021

Amount Raised: $2,600,000

Oakland, California, United States

Eclipse Foods is a food manufacturing company that provides plant-based ice cream and dairy products with taste and texture.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing

Series ANov 17, 2020

Amount Raised: $12,000,000

Oakland, California, United States

Eclipse Foods is a food manufacturing company that provides plant-based ice cream and dairy products with taste and texture.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing

SeedApr 22, 2019

Amount Raised: $3,500,000