Break Trail Ventures

Break Trail Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2018, with offices in Columbus, Ohio, and Boulder, Colorado. The firm specializes in early-stage and growth capital investments, focusing on sectors such as consumer products, advanced manufacturing, big data, digital health, e-commerce, mobile, software as a service (SaaS), and the Internet of Things. By targeting these diverse areas, Break Trail Ventures aims to support innovative companies and foster their development in the ever-evolving market landscape.

Jay Hirsh

Managing Partner

Past deals in Colorado

Western Rise

Seed Round in 2021
Western Rise, Inc. engages in the production of outdoor apparel for men. The company offers pants, shirts, shorts, joggers, t-shirts, socks, and related products. It sells its products online. Western Rise, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in Telluride, Colorado.

Guest House

Seed Round in 2021
Guest House is a home staging and furnishing marketplace that streamlines the real estate process by offering comprehensive staging services. The company employs professional interior designers for in-person installations and curates a selection of furniture, art, and goods from both premium brands and local artisans. With a focus on convenience, Guest House allows homebuyers to easily purchase items from staged properties using a QR code, facilitating everything from individual products to complete room furnishings. Additionally, the service includes high-quality listing photography, all delivered within a week, enhancing the overall appeal of properties during open houses and online listings.

Shinesty

Series A in 2019
Shinesty, Inc. is an online retailer based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in an eclectic collection of apparel and accessories for both men and women. Founded in 2013, the company offers a wide range of products including sunglasses, swimwear, pajamas, tops, bottoms, boxers, suits, underwear, and dresses. Known for its retro and outlandish clothing styles, Shinesty caters to customers seeking unique outfits for theme and costume parties. The company's marketplace emphasizes an engaging shopping experience, allowing customers to browse and select items that suit their personal style and event needs.

Cusa Tea

Series A in 2019
Cusa Tea, LLC is a Boulder, Colorado-based company that specializes in producing and selling organic tea. Founded in 2016, Cusa Tea offers a range of products, including single-serving tea packets, bulk sachets, mugs, and apparel. The company focuses on providing high-quality, USDA Organic-certified teas that are free from sugar, preservatives, and additives. Utilizing a unique cold-steeping technology, Cusa Tea delivers a precisely brewed cup of tea that can be quickly mixed with cold water, making it convenient for consumers seeking superior iced tea. The product lineup features various flavors, such as Organic English Breakfast, Organic Green Tea, Organic Oolong, Mango Green, Lemon Black, Spicy Chai, and a tea sampler. Cusa Tea's products are available for purchase online and in retail stores, catering to the needs of tea enthusiasts looking for a simple and enjoyable tea experience.

HarperDB

Seed Round in 2019
HarperDB, Inc. is a software company that specializes in a data management platform designed for developers. Founded in 2017 and based in Denver, Colorado, the company offers a hybrid SQL/NoSQL database known as HarperDB. This software enables clients to efficiently collect, process, distribute, and analyze data across various environments, including edge devices, on-premise servers, and cloud infrastructure. HarperDB's platform is designed to operate on any system with an operating system, providing flexibility and ease of use. By leveraging standard interfaces, it allows users to select their preferred reporting and analysis tools, ultimately delivering a faster, more adaptable database solution at reduced costs.
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