Colter Ventures
Overview
Colter Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2018. The firm brings hands-on experience in building, scaling, and operating businesses to growth and investment. Colter Ventures invests in seed, series A & B, and consumer tech from an exited operator .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLIPOP | Jan 2020 | Series A | - |
| Kettle & Fire | Feb 2025 | Secondary | Lead |
| MUSH | Sep 2022 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Runway Health | Jun 2022 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Open Water | Dec 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
Sam McBride
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Colter Ventures based?
Colter Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Colter Ventures founded?
Colter Ventures was founded in 2018.
How many portfolio companies does Colter Ventures have?
Colter Ventures has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Colter Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include OLIPOP, Kettle & Fire, MUSH, Runway Health, Open Water.
What was Colter Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Colter Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Kettle & Fire in 2025.
What sectors does Colter Ventures focus on?
Colter Ventures focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Colter Ventures focus on?
Colter Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Colter Ventures's AUM?
Colter Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.