Break Trail Ventures

Break Trail Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Jay Hirsh, a solo general partner with a background in consumer retail and supply chain from his time at Victoria's Secret/MAST Global. The firm operates out of two offices — Columbus, Ohio, and Boulder, Colorado. The firm backs entrepreneurs who are customer-first and solving meaningful problems, with a sector focus spanning consumer products, fashion, health and wellness, digital health, e-commerce, SaaS, and IoT. Its dual-regional presence reflects a deliberate strategy bridging Midwest operational expertise with Colorado's tech and innovation ecosystem. Typical check sizes range from $100K to $500K, primarily at pre-seed and seed stages, though the firm also participates in Series A rounds. Notable portfolio companies include Biofire, OROS, Repeat, Cotopaxi, Pair Eyewear, Seamless.ai, LiveEasy, and Guest House.