Break Trail Ventures
Venture capitalColumbus Β· Pre-SeedβSeries A Β· 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Break Trail Ventures invests at the early stage in entrepreneurs who are 'breaking trail' in their industries. The firm looks for founders who put the customer first and are tackling meaningful problems. Operating from dual bases in Columbus, Ohio and Boulder, Colorado, the fund emphasizes partnership with entrepreneurs across the Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 1 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 7 of 51 portfolio companiesConsumer Γ3Hardware Γ3Healthtech Γ3Direct to Consumer Γ2Wellness & Fitness Γ2Advanced Manufacturing Γ1FemTech Γ1Impact & Social Good Γ1
HQs:United StatesΓ8
Investments Β· 51 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAfter provides affordable and transparent end-of-life planning and funeral services for families, shifting control from funeral homes to consumers with customizable options.
ConsumerHealthtech
Scranton, US
Jason DePietropaolo(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Averto(Executive Officer, Director)
Utah, US
Inventory funding platform connecting growing brands to marketplace of funders for production financing
Advanced ManufacturingRedondo Beach, US
Shawn Bushouse(Director)Kristin Recchiutti(Executive Officer)
BoardMark Rampolla(Director)
Orion Sleep develops smart sleep technology, including sensors and covers, to make world-class sleep science accessible and affordable for consumers.
HardwareHealthtechIoTWellness & FitnessSan Francisco, US
Dr. Michael Breus(Chief Sleep Officer)
Pair Eyewear designs and sells prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses with swappable frame tops that allow customers to change styles.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareCalifornia, US
NathanSophia
Boulder, US
Chris White(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jens Nicolaysen(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Break Trail Ventures invest at?
- Break Trail Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Break Trail Ventures's typical check size?
- Break Trail Ventures typically writes checks of $100K β $500K.
- What sectors does Break Trail Ventures focus on?
- Break Trail Ventures focuses on Consumer, Deep Tech, Direct to Consumer, Hardware, Healthtech, SaaS.
- Where is Break Trail Ventures located?
- Break Trail Ventures is headquartered in Columbus, US.
- Does Break Trail Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Break Trail Ventures leads investment rounds.
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