REI Path Ahead Ventures

About REI Path Ahead Ventures

We dedicated a $30M fund to make investments of $100K and up in early-stage companies. CRITERIA ▪ Management team with at least one full-time founder of color – Black, Latina/o/x, Indigenous, Asian American, Pacific Islander ▪ Building in the outdoor, fitness, health and wellness, or sustainability markets: —Apparel, Footwear, Gear —Experiences and Services —Consumer Technology —Consumer Packaged Goods —Sustainability ▪ Post-market or generating revenue ▪ Ability for Path Ahead Ventures and REI to provide strong added value and strategic alignment with the co-op ▪ Company is incorporated in the United States or Canada
People
  • Chris Carr, REI Chairman