CEI Ventures
Overview
CEI Ventures manages socially responsible venture capital funds, investing in growth-oriented businesses that create good jobs for people living in areas overlooked by traditional VC firms . The firm finances and helps to grow businesses that pay a living wage, provide basic benefits, and host a fair and engaging workplace that offers opportunities for training and advancement . CEI Ventures is the venture capital arm of Coastal Enterprises Inc .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circa | Apr 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Culture Fresh Foods, Inc. | Sep 2019 | Series A | Lead |
| Aqua ViTea | Feb 2022 | VC Round | Lead |
| 88 Acres | Jul 2026 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| NextMark, Inc. | Jul 2002 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is CEI Ventures based?
CEI Ventures is headquartered in Brunswick, Maine, United States.
When was CEI Ventures founded?
CEI Ventures was founded in 1994.
How many portfolio companies does CEI Ventures have?
CEI Ventures has 20 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in CEI Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Circa, Culture Fresh Foods, Inc., Aqua ViTea, 88 Acres, NextMark, Inc..
What was CEI Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
CEI Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in 88 Acres in 2026.
What sectors does CEI Ventures focus on?
CEI Ventures focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does CEI Ventures focus on?
CEI Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is CEI Ventures's AUM?
CEI Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.