Barrel Ventures
Overview
Barrel Ventures is a seed fund located in the heart of the midwest, investing in companies solving global food issues, creating new markets, and improving the supply chain.
Portfolio Companies
13
Website
barrel.vcInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helaina | Sep 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
| CommanderAI | Nov 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Confido | Aug 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| GoNanas | Apr 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Kea | Nov 2020 | Series A | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Barrel Ventures based?
Barrel Ventures is headquartered in Evanston, Illinois, United States.
When was Barrel Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Barrel Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Barrel Ventures have?
Barrel Ventures has 13 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Barrel Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Helaina, CommanderAI, Confido, GoNanas, Kea.
What was Barrel Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Barrel Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in CommanderAI in 2025.
What sectors does Barrel Ventures focus on?
Barrel Ventures focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Barrel Ventures focus on?
Barrel Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Barrel Ventures's AUM?
Barrel Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.