CEI Ventures, Inc.

About The Fund

CEI Ventures, Inc. is a socially responsible venture capital firm that provides equity investments to growth-oriented businesses in rural towns and small gateway cities across the Northeast United States. With a focus on innovation and investment in rural America, they aim to support vibrant communities that offer good jobs and do not limit opportunities based on race, gender, or rural location. CEI Ventures is committed to boosting community-centered businesses that prioritize both people and the planet, fostering a sustainable and inclusive economy. The fund specializes in Seed, Startup, Early Stage, Expansion, and Later Stage investments, with a minimum investment threshold of $1,000,000 and a maximum of $4,000,000. They manage assets under the value of $250,500,000 and have expertise in various industries, including Software, IT & TMT, BioTech, Businesses Solutions, Hardware & Manufacturing, Energy, Retail & E-Commerce, HealthTech & Fitness, and Logistics & Distribution. Their goal is to partner with companies that not only seek financial returns but also create a positive community impact. CEI Ventures operates under the umbrella of Coastal Enterprises, Inc., which offers additional support to businesses through advising, small business loans, real estate financing, and programs focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, climate justice, and environmental resilience. CEI Ventures values the creation of good jobs and supports entrepreneurs in Maine and beyond, providing options for those who may not fit traditional banking criteria. They also extend their impact through subsidiaries involved in historic tax credit financing, new markets tax credit investments, and national real estate investments that combine community-driven impact with competitive financial returns.