Barrel Ventures
Overview
A seed-stage venture capital firm based in Evanston, Illinois, investing in companies focused on solving global food issues, creating new markets, and improving the supply chain. Key investment areas include the future of packaging, ingredients, and supply chain technology.
Portfolio Companies
19
Website
barrelvc.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShipBob | Jun 2017 | Series B | - |
| Helaina | Sep 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
| CommanderAI | Sep 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Confido | Sep 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| GoNanas | Mar 2026 | Seed Round | Co-investor |
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Key People
Nathan Cooper
Founder & Managing Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
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 19 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Barrel Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include ShipBob, Helaina, CommanderAI, Confido, GoNanas.
What was Barrel Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Barrel Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Confido in 2026.
What sectors does Barrel Ventures focus on?
Barrel Ventures focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences.
What company stages does Barrel Ventures focus on?
Barrel Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.