Cowles Company
Overview
Cowles Company is a fourth-generation family-owned enterprise that operates a portfolio of legacy companies and seeks to invest in high potential growth businesses for the long-term benefit of shareholders, customers, employees, and the communities in which it operates . The company got its start in 1890 and has interests in media, manufacturing, real estate, insurance, marketing, and financial services . Cowles Ventures, the venture capital arm of Cowles Company, invests in early-stage companies that utilize disruptive technologies and business practices to accelerate growth .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| HyperSciences, Inc. | Dec 2017 | Convertible Debt | Co-investor |
| Revival Tea Company | Apr 2023 | Angel | Co-investor |
| Treasury4 | Sep 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Safeguard Equipment | Aug 2018 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Apana | Apr 2019 | Series B | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Cowles Company based?
Cowles Company is headquartered in Spokane, Washington, United States.
When was Cowles Company founded?
Cowles Company was founded in 1890.
How many portfolio companies does Cowles Company have?
Cowles Company has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Cowles Company's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include HyperSciences, Inc., Revival Tea Company, Treasury4, Safeguard Equipment, Apana.
What was Cowles Company's most recent investment shown here?
Cowles Company's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Treasury4 in 2023.
What sectors does Cowles Company focus on?
Cowles Company focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does Cowles Company focus on?
Cowles Company typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Cowles Company's AUM?
Cowles Company's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.