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Path Ahead Ventures

North America, Washington, United States, Sumner

Description

Path Ahead Ventures is an investment initiative launched by REI Co-op that invests in founders of color.

Investor Profile

Path Ahead Ventures has made 13 investments, with 1 in the past 12 months and 54% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Grant (54%)
  • Seed (31%)
  • Series B (8%)
  • Pre Seed (8%)

Country Focus

  • United States (92%)
  • Canada (8%)

Industry Focus

  • Fashion
  • Retail
  • E-commerce
  • Apparel
  • Manufacturing
  • Food And Beverage
  • Energy
  • Waste Management
  • Women's
  • Shopping
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Who does Path Ahead Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Enlightenment Capital
North America, Maryland, United States, Chevy Chase
Co-Investments: 1
Co-Investments: 1
IronGate Capital Advisors
North America, Florida, United States, Palm Beach Gardens
Co-Investments: 1
500 Global
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
PM
North America, California, United States, West Hollywood
Co-Investments: 1
CV
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
CTK Investments
Asia, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, Seoul
Co-Investments: 1
Airbus Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
Backbone Angels
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 1
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Path Ahead Ventures often collaborate with?

JB
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
JH
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
JC
North America, New Jersey, United States, Hillsborough
Shared Deals: 1
GT
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Shared Deals: 1
MK
North America, Washington, United States, Bothell
Shared Deals: 1
TL
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
AK
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Path Ahead Ventures?

Spicewell

Santa Monica, California, United States

Spicewell develops and creates food seasoning products that includes various kinds of micronutrients.

Food and BeverageHealth CareNutritionOrganic Food
SeedSep 26, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
OROS Labs

Portland, Oregon, United States

OROS Labs is a material technology company provides thermal solutions.

EnergyWaste Management
Series BApr 3, 2024
Amount Raised: $22,000,000
Varlo

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Varlo is an American sports wear business that specializes on multi-sport and cycling.

Manufacturing
SeedJan 3, 2024
Varlo

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Varlo is an American sports wear business that specializes on multi-sport and cycling.

Manufacturing
GrantJun 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $25,000
ToughCutie

Austin, Texas, United States

Tough Cutie produces high-quality women's merino wool hiking socks that are better fitting, more supportive and more durable.

FashionRetail
GrantJun 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $25,000
SEPTEMBER

New York, New York, United States

September is a female-owned, environmentally conscious swim and sportswear brand.

Fashion
GrantJun 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $25,000
COBA

Berkeley, California, United States

COBA is a sweet and effective energy bar that keeps you energized and alert throughout the day.

Food and BeverageRetail
GrantJun 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $25,000
WhitePaws RunMitts

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

WhitePaws RunMitts is a company that makes patented, convertible, thumbless mittens for runners, walkers, and outdoor sports lovers.

FashionRetailShopping
GrantJun 1, 2023
Amount Raised: $25,000
Black Girl Country Living

Wausau, Wisconsin, United States

Black Girl Country Living fostering connections between people and nature through online.

EventsTraining
GrantApr 13, 2023
Amount Raised: $10,000
Wheel the World

San Francisco, California, United States

Online travel agency for travelers with disabilities and seniors to travel the world.

E-CommerceHotelTourismTravelTravel AccommodationsTravel Agency
SeedMar 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $6,000,000